Program Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The position will lead youth engagement efforts across Rhode Island, including monthly school presentations, a teen leadership group, and three annual one-day youth conferences. The role also supports student-led prevention initiatives and coordinates the Victim Adoption Program connecting youth with survivors to promote awareness and advocacy. Manage all technical aspects of core and supplemental state and local underage drinking and drunk driving prevention programs for targeted demographics. Responsible for all program administration, including regular liaison and reporting, performance objective attainment, program creation, and program and grant policy compliance.

This is an in-office position that does require the selected candidate to reside in the general Warwick area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that goals and objectives as designated by MADD management and / or the grantor are achieved by developing and designing events targeted to accomplish specific objectives and providing marketing and outreach of the program to community agencies.
• Ensure that grant proposals include MADD’s program directives.
• Manage the implementation and logistics of adult drunk driving prevention and underage drinking prevention programs through the design and facilitation of training programs at the State and Local level.
• Organize and host orientation meetings, evaluation meetings, facilitator training and facilitation of parent workshops and student presentations.
• Source and recruit volunteers, as needed, for applicable programs.
• Provide training, guidance, support and motivation to volunteers and staff by conducting training meetings, telephone coaching and on-site assistance.
• Maintain tracking and data collection of programs and / or grant results, financial reports, and the progress for evaluation and improvement. Identify areas that are not fully utilizing the resources available and ensure assistance is provided in a timely manner.
• Participate in the implementation of National program evaluation measures.
• If applicable - Support organizational fundraising efforts by meeting assigned revenue goals, conducting prospect research for potential partners, soliciting financial or in-kind contributions, and assisting with the planning and execution of fundraising / special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

Eligible within first 30-45 days

How to Apply

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Company Description

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a leading nonprofit dedicated to ending impaired driving, supporting victims of drunk and drugged driving, and advocating for stronger traffic safety laws. For more than four decades, MADD has worked to save lives and inspire change through education, awareness, and community engagement. Team members at MADD play a vital role in creating safer roads, supporting families affected by tragedy, and advancing a mission that has made a lasting impact nationwide.

Company Description

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a leading nonprofit dedicated to ending impaired driving, supporting victims of drunk and drugged driving, and advocating for stronger traffic safety laws. For more than four decades, MADD has worked to save lives and inspire change through education, awareness, and community engagement. Team members at MADD play a vital role in creating safer roads, supporting families affected by tragedy, and advancing a mission that has made a lasting impact nationwide.