Coordinator, Health Promotions

Responsibilities

• Work with the project manager to implement and evaluate the SPARK program (tobacco-free college and university program).
• Aid SPARK grantees in moving their campus towards a 100% tobacco-free campus policy.
• Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across Wisconsin.
• Coordinate all aspects of grant projects activities including trainings, presentations, education-focused health fairs, mini-grants, etc., and serve as lead for these activities.
• Develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables.
• Complete quarterly reporting of grant activities.
• Research and implement best practices for these programs within priority populations.
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association.
• Collaborate with project director in growing American Lung Association programs within assigned territory.
• Provide support for Wisconsin program and development events, such as Oxygen Gala, Climb for Clean Air, and other related activities.
• Participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
• Participate on national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees as requested.
• Support the annual report, awards, grants, and other activities as assigned.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 10% 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $43,000 and $47,000 per annum.

Benefits

• 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.
• Retail 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer. 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.