Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. 

Part-time Project Director 

The Metro Drug Coalition is a non-profit organization that serves as the drug misuse prevention, professional training and public awareness arm of Knoxville and Knox County 

Mission: To improve the health of the greater Knoxville community by reducing the use of alcohol and other substances through prevention, harm reduction, and recovery support. 

Vision: A healthy and safe community free of substance misuse 

The MDC Project Director duties include: 

  • Assists the Executive Director with MDC regional OB/GYN partnership efforts including community education forums, community workshops, and leadership training.   
  • Create and submit quarterly grant progress reports. 
  • Track efforts to ensure project goals, objectives, activities, and evaluations are being successfully completed in a timely manner. 
  • Assist Grants Director with recruiting and engaging future coalition partners. 
  • Collaborate, maintain, and coordinate the efforts of the project’s Academic Detailers 
  • Continually upgrade and revise marketing, development, and research collateral to support the initiatives’ goals and objectives. 
  • Coordinate advisory board meetings 
  • Maintain all records. 
  • Assist with other duties as needed. 
  • Attend required grantee meetings. 

Qualifications: 

  • Four-year college degree in health education, healthcare, or another related field 
  • Two years’ experience working with collaborative initiatives. 
  • Experience working in a hospital or clinical setting with an understanding of workflows is helpful. 
  • Must maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s license and show proof of insurance. 
  • Ability to plan professional conferences, including applications for continuing medical education credits. 
  • Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. 

This is a 25 hour per week position at $38.00 per hour contracted (1099) position without benefits.  Grant funding is available for one year, with the potential of an additional 1-year renewal, depending on grant performance.   

The MDC is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free, smoke free workplace.   

To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter and 2 writing samples to Karen Pershing, kpershing@metrodrug.org by June 1, 2024.  No phone calls please!