Specialist, Health Promotions

Overview

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Specialist, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotion & Education department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. This is a grant-funded position focused on policy, systems change and tobacco education, for the Discovery Grant funded by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

Location: The position is located at the American Lung Associations Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Compensation: Base pay range $41,000.00/yr - $46,500.00/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $41,000 and $46,500 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team setting to complete required activities within the Discovery Grant.
• Contribute to quarterly progress reports and monthly reporting of grant activities.
• Establish relationships with local childcare centers and homes to work towards implementing tobacco and nicotine-free policy systems change.
• Promote and provide access to available tobacco cessation programs and free resources, including the Oklahoma Tobacco helpline.
• Implement policy and systems change in regard to grant activities.
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association.
• Participate in and support all area events.
• Serve on Lung Association's regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
• Represent the association as a member of community, civic and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Lung Association's mission.
• Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across Oklahoma.
• Select and participate in local, state and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in public health or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• One to two years of health, wellness or tobacco prevention and control experience.
• Experience working with community groups.
• Minimum two years of experience developing and implementing community awareness, education, and programs specifically related to areas of public health.
• Prior experience in public health, community relations, public policy, and/or advocacy.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.
• Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative.
• Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including occasional evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Benefits

• Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, plus 12 company-paid holidays per year. Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
• Insurance - Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, plus voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D; company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability coverage for employees.
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) with employer matching contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.

Questions

For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is committed to employing the most suitable candidates in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer: women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Non-profit Organization Management

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