Prevention Fellow

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Serving as a Prevention Fellow at the Great Lakes PTTC, focusing on substance misuse prevention while delivering outreach program content. Engaging in mentorship and professional development through dual site and remote activities.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substance misuse primary prevention and public health, with strong project management skills and the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences and partners. Proficient in developing and evaluating outreach programs and curriculum, ensuring effective communication and logistics management.

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Substance Misuse Primary PreventionPublic Health ExperienceProject ManagementExcellent Written CommunicationCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProgram EvaluationOutreach Program FacilitationLogistics ManagementPartnership Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with Diverse AudiencesLeadership of Program StaffVolunteer Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Prevention Specialist Certification

Industry Keywords

HHS Region 5Community OutreachSubstance MisusePublic Health PoliciesVolunteer Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare for the Prevention Specialist certification exam
Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in substance misuse primary prevention and/or public health
Live in HHS Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin OR able to relocate by the start of the appointment
Travel out of state (up to 3 times)
Must be available from START DATE to END DATE to complete the fellowship
Project management
Customer service-oriented work
Working effectively with diverse audiences and partners
Excellent written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications