Program Coordinator

• Schedule program-related work, support daily operations, coordinate program activities and support program development
• Complete all documentation required by funder(s) and ensure compliance with program regulations
• Assist with budget monitoring and development, marketing and data collection to build sustainability of program(s)
• Provide technical assistance and training to stakeholders and establish collaborative relationships with internal and external partners

This role supports overdose prevention and response activities through the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) initiative, helping to address the substance use crisis and improve community health outcomes in Mecklenburg County.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred) with minimum 2 years related work experience
• Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and/or drug policy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom with experience working in virtual environments with remote partners

Salary: $68,000 annually. This is a contract position ending September 29, 2026. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. Relocation expenses are not included.

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by mobilizing philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's health protection mission, addressing threats from chronic diseases to infectious diseases and emergency responses.