Alcohol Education Specialist

Salary $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61261-05730 Department Liquor Control Board Division LC Educ & Grants Div Opening Date 10/22/2026 Closing Date 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 05730 Position Number 00062204 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00268165 Bureau / Division Bureau of Alcohol Education/Education & Grants Management Division Worksite Address 910 Capital Street Worksite Address Northwest Office Building City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17124 Contact Name Rita Jones Contact Phone 717.783.5324 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join the team as an Alcohol Education Specialist. This role with our Bureau of Alcohol Education, Education & Grants Management Division assists with the development and evaluation of programs and projects that are designed to provide information about responsible alcohol consumption. Work focuses on collaboration with organizations for strategic planning and training, grant management, and related reporting, analytical, and support activities. Your guidance and teamwork will help people in communities across Pennsylvania promote and achieve positive change! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position works directly with individuals to plan, design, and implement programs, trainings, and initiatives to reduce underage and dangerous drinking as well as promote responsible consumption by those of legal age to consume alcohol. You will also help ensure operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. As an Alcohol Education Specialist, you will perform the following duties: 1. Program Support: Assist public and private organizations with planning, improving, and taking complete ownership of alcohol education programs 2. Stakeholder Communication: Explain and provide technical assistance for grant services, objectives, and requirements to organizations, executives, and other partners 3. Community Engagement: Provide training, workshops, and strategic planning to help organizations build capacity and support planning activities 4. Grant Process Oversight: Review contracts, grants, and agreements; establish, direct, and monitor grant objectives and activities; and conduct site visits 5. Fiscal Accountability: Monitor and evaluate grantee expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability and accuracy and to make budgetary projections 6. Educational Materials Management: Create and revise educational materials based on scholarly research and help coordinate order fulfillment Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Flexibility is needed to work varying days including weekends. 3. Must be willing to travel. 4. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 5. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 6. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Successful completion of the Alcohol Education Specialist Trainee program; or 2. One year of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience, and a bachelor's degree; or 3. An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 2. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. 3. You must pass a background investigation. An ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.