Specialist, Health Promotions

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Specialist, 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.

This role will coordinate implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout Delaware and manage the tobacco prevention Community Contract grant in Delaware. This is a 100% grant-funded position.

Location: The Lung Association does not currently have an office in Delaware. This position is home-based and job responsibilities will take place in Delaware.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of the Delaware Community Contract grant in Delaware including program implementation, evaluation activities, and budget; as part of the grant contract.

• Work collaboratively with the Division of Public Health and various partners to implement the Mini-Grant program.

• Oversee and manage the Mini-Grant application, selection of recipients, and awarding of mini grants to community partners.

• Provide logistical support and ensure delivery of all necessary program materials to partners for program implementation.

• Plans, coordinates, and hosts statewide technical training opportunities for community partners, including the DE statewide Tobacco Prevention Conference

• Oversee and manage the Community-Based Disparities Grant, including program implementation, evaluation activities, and budget.

• Manage program budgets, work plan activities, and related grant administration requirements as part of the Delaware Health & Social Services, Division of Public Health, contract.

• Ensure program quality, performance, and effectiveness including the oversight of all performance measures, data collection activities, evaluation, and reporting protocol.

• 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 ALA signature programs where applicable.

• Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.

• Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.

• Participate in and support all area events and provide support for annual report, awards, grants and other activities as assigned.

Qualifications:  
• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Minimum two years of experience working in tobacco control in a community setting and/or 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 in a team environment.

• Required to travel periodically for meetings and conferences.

• Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.

• Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative.

• Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population.

• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required. Must have a valid Driver’s license.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.

Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.  The target hiring range for this position is between $50,200 and $53,000 per annum.

Benefits: The Lung Association offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Paid Leave - 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. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees.  
• Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage.
• Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.  

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is committed to employ, in its best judgment, the most suitable candidates for approved positions while engaging in recruitment and selection practices that are in compliance with all applicable employment laws. We are an equal opportunity employer: women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The American Lung Association will take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment and otherwise treat all individuals in the foregoing categories without discrimination in all employment practices. This policy applies in all Human Resources actions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, and training.