Program Specialist

CDC Foundation

36d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Specialist (PS) for the Program and Innovation Office supports the implementation of public health projects in domestic and global settings. With discretion and professionalism, the PS is responsible for the coordinated management and support of projects directed toward the CDC Foundation’s strategic and business objectives. The PS will report to a Campaign Director while also directly supporting a Senior Program Officer and Senior Technical Advisor in advancing the work of a subset of projects that fall within two programs: - National Hypertension Control Program – a CDC Foundation-led public-private coalition to combat the growing problem of hypertension, a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease and preventable deaths in the United States. The alliance produces health education campaigns, behavior change programs, and community interventions to advance measurable impact on hypertension control. - Hunger, Nutrition and Health Action Collaborative – a CDC Foundation-led network that allows individuals and organizations to identify, share and leverage innovations and best practices that support the implementation of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. The effort includes an Innovation Lab comprised of 10 community-based organizations—each dedicated to addressing specific hunger-related challenges. This position will work a hybrid schedule based in Atlanta, GA. Attendance at in-person team meetings in Atlanta and across the US is required. Relocation expenses are not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed or nearing completion in public health, communications, or related field from an accredited college or university required.
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience required.
Excellent project management skills. Experience managing timelines and coordinating activities of multiple project contributors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
Ability to quickly learn new processes and systems used to manage day-to-day activities such as program management and project tracking.
Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; resourceful and efficient; collegial, energetic and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, donors and partners.
Flexible, adaptive, and willing to learn and work with and across teams.
Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with internal team members and contractors to maintain a central, integrated project tracker across all projects in the Senior Technical Adviser’s portfolio (approximately 4–5 projects).
Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables, and flag risks or delays to the appropriate team members.
Manage central digital file and asset storage across projects, ensuring plans, content, and deliverables are organized, accessible, and up to date.
Monitor contractor and partner communications related to deliverables and help manage a clear, consistent review and approval process using established trackers and systems.
Maintain an up-to-date physical inventory of program materials, including storage organization, shipment tracking, and status updates in a digital database.
Provide administrative support for calendar coordination and travel logistics, including scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders, assisting with travel bookings, and supporting on-site logistics.
Schedule and support meetings and calls by preparing materials, taking notes, and following up on action items in coordination with internal and external partners.
Provide logistical support for program events, meetings, and community outreach, including shipping materials, coordinating event logistics, and supporting on-site staffing as needed.
Prepare and manage administrative components of project-related contracts and agreements in coordination with internal teams.
Support contractor administration, including tracking invoices, supporting payment processes, and maintaining organized records.
Contribute to the development and documentation of project goals, processes, and operating guidelines to ensure alignment with departmental procedures.
Travel domestically or internationally as needed to support projects and team members (up to approximately 5% annually).