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 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.
This role will coordinate, implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Oklahoma, as well as, implement assigned goals and activities for the Legacy Grant focused on increasing lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation rates in Oklahoma. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.
Responsibilities
− Work with the project director to develop, implement and evaluate a public health education program that will focus on lung health awareness for the Legacy Grant.
− Establish relationships with local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to support lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation.
− Promote and provide access to available tobacco cessation programs available and free resources, including Freedom From Smoking and the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline.
− Provide technical assistance to subgrantees to achieve grant deliverables.
− Distribute social and educational materials throughout the State of Oklahoma to increase lung cancer screening rates.
− Develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables.
− Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association
− Contribute to quarterly progress reports and monthly reporting of grant activities.
− Research and implement best practices for lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation programs within priority populations.
− Collaborate with project director in growing American Lung Association programs within assigned territory.
− Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across Oklahoma
− Provide support for Oklahoma program and development events, such as lung cancer workshop, Conference, and other related activities.
− Participate on national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees as requested.
− Provide support for annual report, awards, grants and other activities assigned.
− Participate in and support community related programs.
Qualifications
− Bachelor’s Degree in public health or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
− Minimum 2 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 in a team environment.
− Required to travel periodically for meetings and conferences.
− 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.
− 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
− Required to travel statewide for providing technical assistance, meetings and conferences as required by assigned grants.
− 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.
Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $41,000 and $46,000 per annum.
Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are 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 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. 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. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, and training.
This role will coordinate, implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Oklahoma, as well as, implement assigned goals and activities for the Legacy Grant focused on increasing lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation rates in Oklahoma. This is a grant-funded position.
Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.
Responsibilities
− Work with the project director to develop, implement and evaluate a public health education program that will focus on lung health awareness for the Legacy Grant.
− Establish relationships with local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to support lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation.
− Promote and provide access to available tobacco cessation programs available and free resources, including Freedom From Smoking and the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline.
− Provide technical assistance to subgrantees to achieve grant deliverables.
− Distribute social and educational materials throughout the State of Oklahoma to increase lung cancer screening rates.
− Develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables.
− Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association
− Contribute to quarterly progress reports and monthly reporting of grant activities.
− Research and implement best practices for lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation programs within priority populations.
− Collaborate with project director in growing American Lung Association programs within assigned territory.
− Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across Oklahoma
− Provide support for Oklahoma program and development events, such as lung cancer workshop, Conference, and other related activities.
− Participate on national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees as requested.
− Provide support for annual report, awards, grants and other activities assigned.
− Participate in and support community related programs.
Qualifications
− Bachelor’s Degree in public health or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
− Minimum 2 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 in a team environment.
− Required to travel periodically for meetings and conferences.
− 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.
− 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
− Required to travel statewide for providing technical assistance, meetings and conferences as required by assigned grants.
− 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.
Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $41,000 and $46,000 per annum.
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 committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are 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 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. 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. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, and training.