Manager, Advocacy, Healthy Air Solutions

Working as a member of the Advocacy and Public Policy 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 Healthy Air Solutions initiative of the American Lung Association is a multifaceted program centered on reducing exposure to the dangerous effects of air pollution by preventing pollution at its sources.

About the role

As a manager on the team, your primary responsibilities include overseeing initiatives aimed at reducing harmful emissions from diesel vehicles. You will support implementation of Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) program work and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment. Under the federal DERA program, the Lung Association works with vehicle fleet owners to swap out old, polluting engines for cleaner ones and keeps careful records to ensure program requirements are met.

This position is 100% grant funded. Location: Anywhere Nationwide. If near an office location, this role will be hybrid and require a minimum of two days per week in the office. We are also considering remote applicants and encourage candidates in any location in the United States to apply.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain connections with key individuals who can provide up-to-date information relating to DERA funding.
• Maintain and expand a network of fleets, companies, organizations and other external stakeholders for existing and future DERA applications.
• Leverage experience and education to create outside-the-box ideas to ensure the long-term sustainability of Healthy Air Solutions projects.
• Track DERA objectives, outputs and spending to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead staff discussions relating to DERA projects and in the implementation of program activities.
• Communicate in both verbal and written format to internal and external partners.
• Develop and conduct training, presentations, webinars, and other activities.
• Develop project timelines that exceed grant expectations.
• Distribute incremental and final program reports to federal program managers.
• Understand basic environmental science research to support and develop Lung Association DERA applications messaging.
• Participate in meetings hosted by the Lung Association and partners.
• Complete ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in science, environmental studies, public health, public administration, communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• A general understanding of environmental principles including climate impacts, natural disasters, air pollution, emissions, and others.
• Experience administering grants, particularly federal grants, is preferred.
• Knowledge regarding basic math and report writing.
• Some demonstrated health experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Professional and/or educational experience in leading teams to achieve specific, time-sensitive outcomes.
• Must have excellent time management, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confident working as a project leader responsible for the success of multiple concurrent programs.
• Must be able to facilitate minimal travel required by various programs.
• Passionate about improving the lives of people in the communities we serve.
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation is beneficial.
• Software will include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and others. Understanding of GIS and other specialized software is preferred.

The American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from commercial tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Pay

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $52,000 and $71,000 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.
• 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.