Entry Level Prevention Coordinator Jobs
New grad prevention coordinator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on community health coursework can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Amazon, Atmos Energy, and University of South Florida hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Prevention Project Specialist
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Community Prevention
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Join a Nationally Recognized Top Workplace
Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience.
Job Summary:
Strengthen communities across Northeast Missouri as a Prevention Project Specialist with Centerstone. This role partners with schools, community leaders, healthcare providers, coalitions, and local organizations to address substance misuse, improve wellness, and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives.
Success in this position requires strong relationship-building, communication, project coordination, data analysis, and community engagement skills.
Regular regional travel is required, and continued employment requires a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance. Join a compassionate, collaborative team committed to helping communities create healthier futures and lasting change.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits – Health, Dental, Life, & Much More – Scroll down to bottom of this post for more info.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build trusted partnerships with community coalitions, task forces, schools, healthcare providers, and other prevention stakeholders.
- Lead collaborative planning efforts that help communities identify priorities, reduce risk factors, and promote long-term health and wellness.
- Support the development, growth, and sustainability of community coalitions throughout Northeast Missouri.
- Connect community partners with evidence-based prevention programs, resources, funding opportunities, and best practices.
- Provide coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to coalitions, community organizations, and prevention partners.
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of prevention-focused projects, initiatives, and community action plans.
- Conduct community assessments and analyze data to identify emerging trends, needs, and opportunities for greater impact.
- Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements that strengthen prevention strategies and community results.
- Deliver engaging presentations, trainings, and educational workshops for community groups and stakeholders.
- Develop outreach materials, prevention resources, social media content, and community awareness campaigns.
- Represent Centerstone at community meetings, events, conferences, and professional networking opportunities.
- Assist with grant applications, reporting, documentation, contract compliance, and mini-grant opportunities for community coalitions.
- Monitor program performance measures and maintain accurate records of activities, outcomes, and community impact.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and prevention certification activities.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, social work, community development, education, sociology, communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in a social service, prevention, public health, or community-based setting preferred.
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation are required as a condition of employment.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Northeast Missouri for meetings, presentations, trainings, community events, and other work-related responsibilities.
- Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, organization, project-management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse community partners.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Job Title: Prevention Project Specialist
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Community Prevention
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Join a Nationally Recognized Top Workplace
Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience.
Job Summary:
Strengthen communities across Northeast Missouri as a Prevention Project Specialist with Centerstone. This role partners with schools, community leaders, healthcare providers, coalitions, and local organizations to address substance misuse, improve wellness, and implement evidence-based prevention initiatives.
Success in this position requires strong relationship-building, communication, project coordination, data analysis, and community engagement skills.
Regular regional travel is required, and continued employment requires a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance. Join a compassionate, collaborative team committed to helping communities create healthier futures and lasting change.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits – Health, Dental, Life, & Much More – Scroll down to bottom of this post for more info.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build trusted partnerships with community coalitions, task forces, schools, healthcare providers, and other prevention stakeholders.
- Lead collaborative planning efforts that help communities identify priorities, reduce risk factors, and promote long-term health and wellness.
- Support the development, growth, and sustainability of community coalitions throughout Northeast Missouri.
- Connect community partners with evidence-based prevention programs, resources, funding opportunities, and best practices.
- Provide coaching, consultation, and technical assistance to coalitions, community organizations, and prevention partners.
- Coordinate the planning and implementation of prevention-focused projects, initiatives, and community action plans.
- Conduct community assessments and analyze data to identify emerging trends, needs, and opportunities for greater impact.
- Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements that strengthen prevention strategies and community results.
- Deliver engaging presentations, trainings, and educational workshops for community groups and stakeholders.
- Develop outreach materials, prevention resources, social media content, and community awareness campaigns.
- Represent Centerstone at community meetings, events, conferences, and professional networking opportunities.
- Assist with grant applications, reporting, documentation, contract compliance, and mini-grant opportunities for community coalitions.
- Monitor program performance measures and maintain accurate records of activities, outcomes, and community impact.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and prevention certification activities.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, social work, community development, education, sociology, communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in a social service, prevention, public health, or community-based setting preferred.
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation are required as a condition of employment.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Northeast Missouri for meetings, presentations, trainings, community events, and other work-related responsibilities.
- Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, organization, project-management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse community partners.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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Entry Level Prevention Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level prevention coordinator job?
Start by highlighting any internships, practicum hours, or volunteer work in public health, substance abuse prevention, or community outreach. Employers at this level look for candidates familiar with evidence-based prevention frameworks and comfortable working with diverse populations. A relevant bachelor's degree in public health, social work, or psychology gives you a strong foundation, and certifications like CADC or CPP can set you apart from other new applicants.
Which companies hire entry level prevention coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level prevention coordinators right now include Amazon, Atmos Energy, and University of South Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from nonprofit organizations, community health centers, school districts, and government health agencies that run structured prevention or early-intervention programs.
Are there remote entry level prevention coordinator jobs?
Yes, though most prevention coordinator roles at this level are community-facing and on-site. About 22% of entry level prevention coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve training coordination, data reporting, or program administration rather than direct in-person outreach or case support.
Are these new grad prevention coordinator jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly listing typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised field hours, or values a relevant degree or portfolio of community project work over a long employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level prevention coordinators?
Entry Level prevention coordinator roles concentrate in Education, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because their missions center on early intervention, health education, and population-level risk reduction, creating consistent demand for coordinators who can support program delivery and community engagement from day one.