Program Implementation Specialist

CDC Foundation

4d • $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to support surveillance, prevention, and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The Program Implementation Specialist will work closely with the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department to strengthen community-based overdose prevention efforts and enhance operational systems that support effective program implementation. This role will focus on expanding access to lifesaving overdose prevention resources, strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders, and developing sustainable systems that support data-informed decision making. The specialist will help design and implement program operations, policies, and tools that ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of overdose prevention strategies across multiple settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree is preferred
• Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration.
• Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge related to overdose prevention, substance use services, or community-based health programming.
• Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks and independently resolve
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, administrators, external partners, and the public
• Experience supporting community-based public health programs related to overdose prevention, substance use services, or community health outreach.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities

• Supports expansion of community-based overdose prevention initiatives by identifying and developing new distribution channels for lifesaving overdose reversal medications and related resources.
• Designs and implements systems to improve program operations, including development of policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Leads development of a volunteer engagement program to support community outreach and public health prevention activities.
• Develops program toolkits and documentation that capture best practices, workflows, and lessons learned
• Identifies opportunities to expand distribution of overdose prevention resources through community partnerships, outreach events, and alternative service settings.
• Uses data, participant feedback, surveys, and program metrics to inform operational improvements and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with program staff to evaluate service delivery models and implement improvements based on emerging needs and data trends.
• Coordinates with community partners and stakeholders to support expanded outreach and resource distribution.
• Supports development of training materials and operational guidance for staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Assists with monitoring program performance indicators and preparing reports that summarize program outcomes and impact.
• Supports strategic planning efforts that enhance the sustainability and scalability of overdose prevention programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level