What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Health Promotions position at American Lung Association?
The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Specialist, Health Promotions Working as a member of the Heath 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 Specialist, Health Promotions will implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Delaware; implement the Advancing Health Lifestyle mini-grant program from the Delaware Division of Public Health. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: Home-based, Delaware
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 Specialist, Health Promotions will implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Delaware; implement the Advancing Health Lifestyle mini-grant program from the Delaware Division of Public Health. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: Home-based, Delaware
- The Lung Association does not currently have an office in Delaware. This position is home-based and job responsibilities will take place in Delaware.
- Screen, score, and identify mini-grantees for Advancing Healthy Lifestyles program
- Provide technical assistance and management to all identified mini-grantees
- Conduct two technical trainings for all awarded mini-grantees
- Promote the Lung Health Navigator program in DE
- Work with evaluator to develop mapping, infographics, and other visual aids to convey measured program outcomes.
- Track program budgets, expenses, create accurate invoices and back-up documentation to meet financial requirements of funders and internal Finance team
- Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association to address asthma related health disparities.
- Participate in asthma related workgroups, as well as other essential meetings.
- Represent the Association as a member of community, civic, and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Association’s mission.
- Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across service territory, including American Lung Association signature programs.
- Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
- Serve on American Lung Association’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
- Participate in and support area events and other activities 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 35% 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.