Company Description

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

Job Description

STRONG CANDIDATE IDENTIFIED

EDC’s Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) portfolio has an opening for a Casual Prevention/Public Health Technical Assistance Associate, reporting to the Project Director. The HPPI portfolio includes projects related to trauma, violence and injury prevention, substance misuse prevention, problem gambling prevention, and suicide prevention. This position has a specific focus on substance misuse and problem gambling prevention, EDC priority areas of expertise.

EDC casual employees generally work as needed. A casual position receives statutory benefits of Social Security contributions, Medicare contributions, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation insurance and sick leave. A casual position ends when work is complete.

You will:

• Provide technical assistance and consultation to state and/or community prevention providers
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal staff in the development of projects and resources
• Contribute to the development of client-oriented technical assistance
• Facilitate workshops designed for community prevention practitioners (virtual)
• Serve as a sounding board for EDC Health projects and provide feedback to ensure products and TA are appropriate and responsive to best practices for engaging youth voices and adult voices.
• Serve as subject matter expert on issues related to policy and regulation of legally-available substances

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Public Health or Public Policy

Skills & Experience:

• 12 years related experience in Public Health or Public Policy
• Experience using a public health planning process, such as the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
• Ability to educate and inspire others
• Ability to work with diverse communities and offer culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs and learning styles of clients/communities
• Comfortable with technology
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, both in-person and virtually, and take personal initiative
• Availability to attend occasional community meetings outside of regular business hours
• Expertise in youth engagement and/or policy

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Experience working in substance misuse prevention at the local or state-level

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

This position offers an anticipated hourly base range of approximately $42 to $60. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.