The Foraker Group

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Position Summary: Progam Manager, Prevention + Outreach

The Program Manager, Prevention + Outreach reduces the number of developed eating disorders in Alaska through outreach, education, training, and partnership building. Building on a strong statewide network and using evidence-based curricula on body confidence, they provide prevention education to school educators, coaches, youth organizations, and parents and caregivers statewide. 

This is a role for someone passionate about creating thought-change in systems and supporting stronger environments for youth mental health, body appreciation, self-esteem, and happiness. They love empowering communities through their relationships and ideas, and build and expand on existing programs. 

This position is funded through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Grant activities help make sure fewer Alaskans develop eating disorders and have to leave their home communities for care.

This position will:

• Coordinate and deliver in-person and virtual eating disorder prevention education and training for school-based staff (teachers, counselors, nurses, coaches), as well as parents, caregivers, and more across Alaska.
• Develop and adapt training curricula in coordination with AKEDA leadership and clinical advisors
• Deepen working relationships with existing statewide partners
• Identify and develop relationships with new groups for outreach, education, and program partnerships
• Recruit, orient, and cultivate volunteer ambassadors
• Support goals to increase awareness in rural, tribal, and underserved geographic and demographic communities
• Collect and maintain participant data according to a project data collection plan
• Support parts of grants management
• Take part in community outreach activities, communications and resource materials development, recruitment to AKEDA Speakers Bureau, and AKEDA engagement events
• Help foster a team culture of collaboration and high-quality work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in education, public health, behavioral health, or related field
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with mental health or eating disorder topics 
• Self-direction and an ability to plan and carry out both short- and long-term goals
• Comfort with Google Workspace and other common collaborative work tools

Physical Requirements

Job is performed in an office or home office setting with extended periods of sitting, exposure to computer screens, and may require extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. The work described herein is primarily modern office work.

Occasional lifting, moving, and carrying.

Many people in historically or socially excluded or oppressed bodies and those with lived experience, neurodivergence, or perfectionist characteristics are less likely to apply when they feel they don’t meet every attribute. Please still consider offering your application if you don’t meet stated requirements and qualifications, but feel you offer something unique for this position. 

Compensation and Benefit Offerings

• $34.31/hr 
• QSEHRA healthcare reimbursement plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off for major holidays, sick leave, and PTO accruals based on years of service
• An affirming work culture prioritizing mental health, teamwork and flexibility 

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, and three references with contact information via email to jobs@akedacares.org with the subject line: “Manager, Prevention + Outreach Programs Position Opening”. All candidates will be contacted to confirm receipt, however not all applicants will be contacted for an interview. This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning October 23.

Non-Discrimination Statement

AKEDA is an equal opportunity employer to all, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.