Program Manager – Substance Use Disorder

About the Position

Within NACo’s County Practices and Innovations department, the program manager’s role is a project management position focused on timely execution of project-based deliverables, such as producing and disseminating best practice content and hosting impactful small group events for county officials. Program managers contribute to the success of multiple projects within a topical portfolio and lead individual project elements related to workplan development, documentation, writing and event content planning. Program managers will build skills in budget management, external partner engagement and member engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and project management for NACo’s substance use disorder initiatives, including managing workplans and ensuring timely completion of grant-funded deliverables
• Manage NACo’s Opioid Solutions Initiative, which seeks to convene and catalyze county leaders as they leverage multiple funding streams (e.g., opioid settlement funds, federal grants) to address opioid use and substance use disorder
• Design and facilitate a community of practice for county leaders and stakeholders from state associations of counties to share best practices in the financing, administration and delivery of addiction services
• Plan content and conduct virtual and in-person events for county leaders, including webinars, conference workshops and multi-day peer exchanges, with responsibility for content planning, logistics coordination and post-event follow-up
• Lead development and dissemination of a national repository of tools and templates to assist counties with commendably administering opioid settlement funding
• Build and maintain relationships with county elected officials, public health leaders, staff of state associations of counties, state and federal agency partners, philanthropic organizations, researchers, national associations and other external stakeholders
• Function as NACo’s subject matter expert on the county experience with opioid settlement funds for opioid remediation activities, internally and externally
• Respond to member requests for technical assistance and identify opportunities to connect counties with promising practices, peer jurisdictions, federal resources and national partners, with a focus on topics related to substance use disorder
• Maintain productive ongoing relationships with NACo members, federal agency partners, foundation and corporate funders and other NACo departments
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Program Director and County Practices & Innovations leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the public health, public policy, local government or foundation sectors
• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree preferred) in public health, public policy, public administration or another related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or timely delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including in public speaking and in facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work in a political environment while maintaining a nonpartisan perspective

Preferred Attributes

• Advanced degree or equivalent professional experience, or relevant certification in public health, public policy, public administration or related field
• Knowledge of county government, the intergovernmental system and issues related to substance use disorder services administration
• Brings collaboration, creativity and solutions orientation to the position and work products; works well under pressure and as part of a team and with external partners
• Ability to work well with external partners, including communities and stakeholders from ideologically, racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds

Location and Travel

This position is eligible for hybrid work, with travel for NACo conferences, meetings, and partner engagements.

Salary Range

$70,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience