Youth Opioid Overdose Prevention (YOOP) Youth Advisor

*This is a position for youth ages 16-20.*

Boulder CountyPublic HealthDepartment is seeking to hire 2 (two) Youth Opioid Overdose Prevention (YOOP) Youth Advisors.The Youth Opioid Overdose Prevention (YOOP) Youth Advisors will work collaboratively on a team with one other Youth Advisor and the Youth Naloxone Access Program Specialist. YOOP Youth Advisors deliver presentations on naloxone (Narcan) use to youth and community members, give feedback on current substance use issues and response to community needs, share overdose prevention information at community events, and create a youth friendly system for naloxone access in Boulder County.

Additionally, Youth Advisors will participate in the Healthy Futures Youth Coalition (HFYC) and other youth focused programs and events. HFYC is a group of youth who work together to identify and solve problems related to mental health and substance use in Boulder County.

Youth Advisors will regularly collaborate with Youth Advisors from other BCPH programs.

There are 2 Youth Advisor positions open and they will start promptly. Availability this summer and during the 2026-2027 school year is required.

Youth Advisors will work in a hybrid format (both virtually and in-person). In-person meetings may take place at three County building locations:

• Sundquist Building located at 3482 Broadway in Boulder, CO
• St. Vrain Community Hub located at 515 Coffman St. in Longmont, CO
• Southeast Community Hub located at 1755 S. Public Rd. in Lafayette, CO

Hiring Salary Range: $25.00Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of April 27th
• First Round Interviews: Week of May 4th
• Reference Check: Week of May 11th

1. Facilitate Narcan (naloxone) and harm reduction trainings for youth and groups in the community
2. Collaborate to adapt and deliver trainings and curriculum related to harm reduction and naloxone use
3. Help increase naloxone access for youth
4. Attend weekly meetings with the YOOP team
5. Actively participate in the Healthy Futures Youth Coalition meetings
6. Develop resources and participate in outreach and educational activities that support youth substance use prevention, harm reduction and mental health promotion
7. Coordinate and collaborate with other Boulder County Youth Advisors, youth-oriented leadership groups, and community members
8. Performs related work, as required
9. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• Current enrollment in high school or GED program OR a recent high school/GED graduate (must be between 16-20 years of age at the time of hire)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Youth Advisors are responsible for ensuring they can get to work, in-person meetings or events either via their own transportation or utilizing public transport - a bus pass is provided to Youth Advisors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work collaboratively with youth and adults
• Some public speaking and presentation experience or a willingness to learn
• Motivation to engage and grow in facilitation, public speaking, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Enthusiasm for building community relationships
• While not required, we welcome your personal experience with substance use issues as it helps improve our education and programming
• Commitment to health equity - ensuring that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible
• Must practice cultural responsiveness - be able to work with and connect diverse identities/abilities, cultures, and backgrounds and work in an inclusive and nonjudgmental fashion

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employeeson the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.