Position Specific Summary: The Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest is seeking a program coordinator for anopioid prevention initiative.Theprogram coordinator will playa central rolein advancing a statewideeffortfundedthroughopioid settlement fundingand supported byIowa Health and Human Services to reduceopioid relatedharmwithin the Iowa construction industry. This position supports aneffort to increase industry awareness, develop and deliveroverdose preventiontraining, and buildlong termsustainability through partnerships with intermediary organizations, employers, unions, and state agencies. Theprogram coordinator will leadday-to-dayproject operations, manage relationships with construction industry partners, and ensurehigh quality delivery of overdose prevention programming, including naloxone training, across worksites statewide. This role requires strong organizational skills, comfort engaging with employers and workers, and the ability to translate public health strategies into practical, worksite readytools.Hybrid work may be negotiable.
Key areas of responsibility (KAR) and specific job tasks
Operational and Financial Management Supportthe creation and refinement ofoverdose preventiontraining materials, including naloxone education, overdose recognition, and supportive workplace policies. Oversee recruitment of worksites, coordinate traininglogistics, and supporton-siteor virtual delivery of overdoseprevention programming. Plan, schedule, andfacilitateproject meetings, partnercheck-ins, andon-sitetraining events across Iowa. Strategic Planning Develop resource mapping guides to connect employers and workers with local treatment, recovery, andpeer supportresources. Assistin developingtrainthetrainermaterials, standardized toolkits, and dissemination products forlongtermprogram adoption. Communication and Outreach Build and maintain relationships with intermediary organizations to embed prevention strategies into existing safety networks. Contribute to awareness campaigns, presentations, and written materials that highlight overdose prevention strategies for the construction industry. Compliance Maintain project documentation, training records, and reporting requirements to support compliance with funding agency expectations and program evaluation standards. Quality Improvement Support collection of training metrics, partner feedback, and implementation data. Leadership/Supervision Provide training and guidance for new staff/current staff regarding study protocols. Required qualifications BA/BS or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 1 year of experience in program administration or coordination. Strong interpersonal skills andexperienceengaging withdiverse stakeholders (e.g.,employers, workers, unions, government partners). Ability to use PowerPoint, social media, and other communication tools. Excellent verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experiencecollecting evaluation metrics (e.g.,tracking participation,survey data), documenting activities, andgeneratingreports. Valid driver's license. Ability to travel within the State of Iowa is required. Ability to meet theUniversity of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard is required. Desirable qualifications Working knowledge ofsubstance use disorders, overdose prevention, and/or recovery. Demonstrated experience delivering or supporting educational programs, ideally in workplace or community settings. Demonstrated experience with construction worksites, safety programs, oremployer basedtraining. Experience with overdose response training or harm reduction strategies. Demonstrated experiencewith unions, trade associations, workforce development,and/or government agencies. Demonstrated ability to design or adapt training materials for adult learners. Demonstrated ability toanticipatechallenges, propose solutions, and adapt to evolving project needs. Demonstrated ability to work independentlywith strongfollowthrough. Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple tasks, timelines,andpartners across a statewide initiative. Project dates: August 2026 - June 30, 2027 Position effort: 100% time Travel for position: 40% time, across the state of Iowa Work hours: Typically, 8 am - 5 pm, may include different times for travel and worksite visits. Pay: $29.38 per hour |
University of Iowa
Aug 11, 2026