Coordinator, Health Promotions

American Lung Association • Brookfield, WI

2d • 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 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. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
• 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: Mid Level