EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms.  EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The Health Promotion, Practice, and Innovation (HPPI) portfolio includes a range of projects that aim to promote social and emotional wellbeing, promote mental and behavioral health, and to prevent risky behaviors such as substance misuse, violence, and suicide. Our project beneficiaries range from state agencies (e.g., state departments of public health and education), community-based organizations, and school districts. Our funders include federal agencies, state agencies, foundations, community-based organizations, and school districts. Our work includes trainings and professional development opportunities, technical assistance and consultation, and research and evaluation.

The HPPI Portfolio has 2 openings for SPRC Prevention Specialists (Training and Technical Assistance Specialist IIs), reporting to the SPRC State and Community Initiatives team for EDC’s SPRC contract. These positions are eligible to work in one of EDC’s offices or may be filled by a U.S.-based telecommuter. Internationally based telecommuters are not eligible for this position. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, supporting colleagues working nationally to advance behavioral health and well-being,

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and training to states and territories on their state suicide prevention infrastructure
• Supporting other discrete team projects and coordinating this work with other teams, the SPRC funder, and other national partners as appropriate
• Advising on, developing, and supporting team workplans, processes, and systems
• Research, with an understanding of the content area, including identifying tools, resources, trainings, and evidence-based practice that can help stakeholders achieve their objectives
• Cultivate relationships, work closely and collaboratively with colleagues

The ideal candidate is innovative, autonomous, self-directed, creative, and flexible, has excellent public speaking and writing skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Specific requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training and education in a related field preferred
• 3–5 years related experience in the disciplinary area, social science or public health research, teaching, training, curriculum design, consulting or administrative management, including experience with computer applications, instructional design, and Internet research
• Familiarity with multimedia techniques required
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
• Agile understanding and use of technology platforms and software

Total rewards:

• EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

EDC maintains a family friendly and culturally responsive work environment, with onsite amenities such as nursing mothers’ rooms, flu shot clinics, eye exams, and volunteer opportunities. In addition, when the position allows it, EDC supervisors accommodate telecommuting and flexible schedule arrangements.

These positions offer an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $51,000 to $73,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

Apply today:

Apply directly via our website (www.edc.org/careers-edc) with both a thoughtful cover letter and resume. The cover letter should be a succinct statement of interest to include highlights of relevant qualifications and experience for the role desired, and should not exceed three pages. The resume should not exceed five pages. Writing samples and/or participation in exercises to demonstrate skills and experience may be part of the interview process. Note: applications without requested items will not be considered.

At EDC, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all US-based EDC employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, as a condition of employment. Accommodations due to medical or religious exemptions will be considered.