What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Health Promotions position at American Lung Association?
The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Manager, 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 Manager, Health Promotions will manage, implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout North Valley Region in Northern California and other assigned markets and implement the North Valley Rural Tobacco Control Project and other assigned projects. The Health Promotions Manager will lead assigned project teams to recruit and mobilize community members to participate in coalitions; hold meetings with and deliver presentations to community members, community organizations, and decision makers; develop educational materials; coordinate events; build and maintain relationships in target jurisdictions to engage local communities in advancing smokefree space campaigns, and lead other project activities. The manager will oversee evaluation, lead media and communications planning, participate in meetings with policy makers, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within the project budget. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: Chico, California
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 Manager, Health Promotions will manage, implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout North Valley Region in Northern California and other assigned markets and implement the North Valley Rural Tobacco Control Project and other assigned projects. The Health Promotions Manager will lead assigned project teams to recruit and mobilize community members to participate in coalitions; hold meetings with and deliver presentations to community members, community organizations, and decision makers; develop educational materials; coordinate events; build and maintain relationships in target jurisdictions to engage local communities in advancing smokefree space campaigns, and lead other project activities. The manager will oversee evaluation, lead media and communications planning, participate in meetings with policy makers, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within the project budget. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: Chico, California
- The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Chico, California office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.
- Oversee implementation of the North Valley Rural Tobacco Control Project and other assigned projects including guiding project strategy and direction to ensure use of best practices and approaches consistent with funder requirements.
- Supervise assigned staff.
- Establish and manage project work plans that meets project Scope of Work requirements utilizing best practices and evidence-based programs.
- Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders, community members, community partners, and decision makers to advance program delivery, sustainability, and growth across assigned regions, including Lung Association signature programs where applicable.
- Develop and submit all required progress reports, monthly and annual reports, and other administrative duties required for grant management.
- Track project expenses consistent with Lung Association and funder requirements and submit project invoices, budget modifications, and other financial needs as required by funder and Lung Association.
- Provide support for North Valley Region program and development events, such as lung cancer workshop, LUNG FORCE Walk, and other related activities.
- Complete assigned scope of work activities identified in the North Valley Rural Tobacco Control Project Scope of Work and other projects as assigned.
- Support team in connecting and collaborating with other similar projects throughout the Lung Association to advance project work and cultivate new approaches.
- Collaborate with supervisor in growing American Lung Association programs in assigned territory and in identifying grant funding prospects and supporting grant writing efforts.
- Represent the association as a member of community, civic and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the ALA’s mission.
- Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested and support other activities as assigned.
- Other duties/projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in public health, community relations, public policy, or related field.
- Experience in coalition building, developing, and implementing community awareness, education, and programs specifically related to areas of public health.
- Experience in the management, implementation and evaluation of grants and programs.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- 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.
- 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
- May be required to travel statewide for providing technical assistance, meetings and conferences as required by assigned grants.
- Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.
- 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: 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.