Specialist, Health Promotions

American Lung Association • Newark, DE

2d • Remote

About The Position

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Specialist, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Heath 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 Specialist, Health Promotions will implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Delaware; implement the Advancing Health Lifestyle mini-grant program from the Delaware Division of Public Health. This is a grant-funded position.

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 35% 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

• Screen, score, and identify mini-grantees for Advancing Healthy Lifestyles program
• Provide technical assistance and management to all identified mini-grantees
• Conduct two technical trainings for all awarded mini-grantees
• Promote the Lung Health Navigator program in DE
• Work with evaluator to develop mapping, infographics, and other visual aids to convey measured program outcomes.
• Track program budgets, expenses, create accurate invoices and back-up documentation to meet financial requirements of funders and internal Finance team
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association to address asthma related health disparities.
• Participate in asthma related workgroups, as well as other essential meetings.
• 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 American Lung Association signature programs.
• Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
• Serve on American Lung Association’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
• Participate in and support area events and other activities as assigned.

Benefits

• 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year
• 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
• Matching employer contributions (up to 4%)
• Year-end discretionary non-elective contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level