Coordinator, Health Promotions

American Lung Association • Brookfield, WI

1d • $43,000 - $46,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 support, coordinate, implement and evaluate youth programs throughout Wisconsin. This position is fully grant funded.

 The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Brookfield, Wisconsin office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum one year of experience working in tobacco control in a community setting and/or 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.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 25% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
• 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 be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical assistance of the WI Youth Tobacco Prevention Contract.
• Provide planning support and recruitment leading up to events and attend youth events for hands-on support.
• Create and manage communications via monthly FACT newsletters, social media updates, and distribution to all FACT members.
• FACT inventory/supply management assistance. Highlight activities for FACT newsletter and social media.
• Outreach and follow-up with FACT Advisors to provide support and technical assistance.
• Assist with workplan activities, and related grant administration requirements as part of the WI Health & Social Services, Division of Public Health, contract.
• Organize, track and order program materials as needed.
• Recruit members and organize meetings for the FACT State Youth Board.
• Support Manager and Specialist to ensure program quality, performance, and effectiveness including the oversight of all performance measures, data collection activities, evaluation, and reporting protocol.
• 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 ALA signature programs where applicable.
• Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
• Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
• Participate in and support all area events and provide support for annual report, awards, grants and other activities as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees