What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Health Promotions position at American Lung Association?
The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotions 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.
The Coordinator, Health Promotions will implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Wisconsin; implement the SPARK Tobacco-Free College and University Program in Wisconsin. This position is 100% grant funded.
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
SPARK:
Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer. 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 their 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.
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 their 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. This policy applies in all employment actions including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, compensation, benefits and training.
The Coordinator, Health Promotions will implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Wisconsin; implement the SPARK Tobacco-Free College and University Program in Wisconsin. This position is 100% grant funded.
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
- The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Brookfield, Wisconsin office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.
SPARK:
- Work with the project manager to implement and evaluate the SPARK program (tobacco-free college and university program).
- Assist SPARK grantees in moving their campus towards a 100% tobacco-free campus policy.
- Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability and growth across Wisconsin.
- Work with manager to coordinate all aspects of grant projects activities including trainings, presentations, education-focused health fairs, mini-grants, etc. and serve as lead for these activities.
- Help to develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables.
- Complete quarterly reporting of grant activities.
- Research and implement best practices for these programs within priority populations.
- Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association
- Collaborate with project director in growing American Lung Association programs within assigned territory.
- Provide support for Wisconsin program and development events, such as Oxygen Gala, Climb for Clean Air, and other related activities.
- Actively participate in coalitions and workgroups as requested by TPCP.
- Participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
- Participate on national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees as requested.
- Provide support for annual report, awards, grants, and other activities as assigned.
- Participate in and support community-related programs.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in public health or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 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.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 10% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
- Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative.
- Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace, all employees must abstain from use tobacco in any form, including vaping.
Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
- Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
- Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.
The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer. 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 their 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.
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 their 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. This policy applies in all employment actions including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, compensation, benefits and training.