Specialist, Health Promotions

American Lung Association • Matanuska-Susitna, AK

7h • Remote

About The Position

The American Lung Association is hiring a Specialist, Health Promotions to work in 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, decrease 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 area, and responsibilities are performed within Mat-Su. The Association does not currently have an office there.

The Specialist works with a Project Manager to develop, deliver, and evaluate public health education programs; cultivate relationships with funders and community partners; and coordinate the Breathe Free Mat-Su Coalition. The role also supports program reporting and grant administration, applies best practices for tobacco prevention and control, develops work plans and timelines, and participates in Association workgroups and committees as requested. Travel within the assigned area is approximately 20% of the time, and statewide travel may be required for grant-related technical assistance, meetings, and conferences. The role may involve irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and some overnight travel.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in public health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, and at least two years of relevant experience. The target hiring range is $50,200–$56,000 per annum. Employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least two 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.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with minimal direct supervision; make decisions; and take initiative.
• Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population.
• Ability to lift approximately 25 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to travel within the assigned area approximately 20% of the time and statewide as required by assigned grants.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, with some overnight travel required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must reside in the Mat-Su area.
• Must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

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 in the assigned territory, including Freedom From Smoking, Better Breathers Clubs, Asthma Basics, and ONE Step.
• Provide support for annual reports, awards, grant reports, 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 planning, supporting, and facilitating meetings for the full coalition and providing customer service to coalition work groups.
• Develop and effectively 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, two personal days, and 15 sick days per year.
• 12 company-paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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 for eligible employees, with employer matching contributions up to 4% and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.

What This Job Offers

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