Project Manager – Substance Use Prevention

El Futuro

. Lead statewide substance use prevention, early intervention, and harm reduction initiatives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including planning, execution, risk management, and budgeting, while effectively engaging community partners and stakeholders. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English enhances communication and relationship-building within diverse communities.

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Project Management ExperienceBilingual Fluency in Spanish and EnglishCommunity Engagement and Partnership BuildingGrant Management and ReportingKnowledge of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Prevention

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementBudgetingPerformance TrackingData CollectionOutcome MeasurementProgram EvaluationImplementation StrategiesMulti-Stakeholder Initiative ManagementQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingAdaptabilityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Project Management PlatformsData-Collection SystemsVirtual Meeting Technology

Industry Keywords

Substance Use PreventionEarly InterventionHarm ReductionCommunity HealthCultural CompetenceLatino CommunitiesStakeholder EngagementGrant DeliverablesCommunity WellnessPublic Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead statewide substance use prevention, early intervention, and harm reduction initiatives
Engage community partners and coordinate activities to expand implementation and impact
Lead Sin Ataduras project implementation and ensure completion of grant deliverables, work plans, timelines, performance measures, data collection, and reporting requirements
Develop project plans, implementation schedules, accountability structures, and risk-mitigation strategies
Organize priorities, assign responsibilities, manage timelines, monitor performance, and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
Identify implementation risks and challenges, develop solutions, and adapt project strategies
Oversee youth engagement and prevention activities
Lead program planning and evaluation, including logic models, outcome measurement, focus groups, quality improvement, and grant reporting
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and resource planning with the finance team
Maintain project documentation, performance data, and outcome reports
Develop partnerships, program expansion, community engagement, and funding-alignment opportunities
Represent El Futuro at community events, conferences, coalition meetings, trainings, and networking opportunities
Build relationships with community leaders and stakeholders
Convene partners around prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, and community wellness goals
Coordinate stakeholder training, technical assistance, participant engagement, and project support
Collaborate across departments and with leadership, funders, external partners, and community stakeholders
Translate program goals into work plans, measurable objectives, and operational strategies
Coordinate project meetings, agendas, documentation, action-item tracking, and follow-up
Prepare reports, presentations, and communications on progress, challenges, outcomes, and opportunities
Provide project leadership, guidance, training, and coordination to staff
Promote a healthy, collaborative, and sustainable work environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Community Health, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of three years of project management experience
Experience managing grants, contracts, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and program implementation preferred
Experience building community partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders strongly preferred
Experience working with Latino communities preferred
Bilingual fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English, including the ability to read and communicate in written Spanish, required
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, risk management, budgeting, accountability, and performance tracking
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining organization, quality, follow-through, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently, take initiative, identify opportunities, and drive projects forward with limited supervision
Comfort representing El Futuro publicly and engaging new stakeholders, partners, and community leaders
Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems creatively, and adapt effectively in dynamic environments
Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use prevention, early intervention, harm reduction, and community engagement approaches
Understanding of cultural, linguistic, and social factors affecting Latino and immigrant communities
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, project management platforms, data-collection systems, and virtual meeting technology
Commitment to supporting El Futuro's mission and values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability coverage
403(b) matching
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid family medical leave
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for professional development