Manager, Health Promotions

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful implementation of assigned grant funded projects including:
• Providing supervision, coaching, and leadership to project staff
• Ensuring all funding deliverables are met with exceptional outcomes
• Monitoring and approving expenses and submitting project invoices
• Leading the coordination and submission of grant proposals and project reporting
• Implementing deliverables and scopes of work for assigned projects to meet or exceed funder and Lung Association expectations
• Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with volunteers, coalitions, funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and program growth across assigned territories
• Identify and source funding opportunities that will support program and mission efforts in assigned territories
• Attend and participate in community outreach and development events to raise the profile of the American Lung Association
• Serve on internal workgroups and committees as requested
• Develop and submit timely reports as required by the Lung Association and funders
• Represent the Association as a member of local and/or statewide health coalitions and organizations related to the ALA’s mission
• Select and participate in local, state, and national learning opportunities designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in public health, community relations, public policy, or related field
• Experience in coalition building, developing and implementing community awareness, education, and programs specifically related to areas of public health
• Experience in managing, implementing, and evaluating programs
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• 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
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
• Must have a valid Driver’s license
• Required to travel statewide to provide technical assistance and attend meetings and conferences as required by assigned grants
• Able to lift approximately 25 lbs

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
• Insurance - 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
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with 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.