Specialist, Health Promotions
About The Position
The American Lung Association is hiring a Health Promotions Specialist to work as part of its Health Promotion & Education department. The role coordinates, implements, and evaluates lung health programs across the Mat-Su region, primarily supporting the Tobacco Prevention and Control Community Grant and other assigned projects. Programs aim to reduce youth vaping and commercial tobacco and nicotine use, lessen secondhand smoke exposure, increase cessation and quit attempts among youth and adults, and reduce tobacco-related health disparities in Alaska. The position is 100% grant-funded and home-based in the Mat-Su region; applicants must reside in the Mat-Su area, and work responsibilities are performed within that area.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience developing and implementing community awareness, education, and programs related to public health, community engagement, community relations, public policy, and/or advocacy.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative.
- Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population.
- Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation; ability to travel within the assigned area 20% of the time for meetings and conferences, work irregular hours including evenings and weekends, and travel overnight as needed.
- Ability to travel statewide to provide technical assistance and attend meetings and conferences as required by assigned grants.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.
- Must reside in the Mat-Su area of Alaska.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Project Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate a public health education program focused on lung health awareness.
- Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth. Support American Lung Association programs such as Freedom From Smoking, Better Breathers Clubs, Asthma Basics, and ONE Step within the assigned territory.
- Support annual reports, awards, grant reports and invoices, and other assigned activities.
- Research and implement best practices for tobacco prevention and control programs within priority populations.
- Coordinate and facilitate the Breathe Free Mat-Su Coalition, including meeting planning and support, facilitation for the full coalition, and customer service for coalition work groups.
- Develop and use timelines and work plans to ensure program deliverables are completed.
- Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the American Lung Association.
- Participate in national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid leave: 10 vacation days in the first year and 15 days thereafter, 2 personal days, 15 sick days per year, and 12 company-paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability, and supplemental life/AD&D insurance plans.
- Company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance coverage.
- 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
