Specialist, Health Promotions

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Specialist, Health Promotions

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American Lung Association .

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a

Specialist, Health Promotions . Working as a member of the Health Promotion & Education 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 person in this role is responsible for successful completion of assigned / required goals and activities for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant. This work is focused on policy systems change and tobacco education in five Nebraska counties. This is a grant-funded position.

Location :

The position is located at the American Lung Associations Omaha, Nebraska office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities

Work in a team setting to complete required activities within the Block Grant.

Contribute to quarterly progress reports and monthly reporting of grant activities.

Establish relationships with local schools and retailers to work towards implementing tobacco and nicotine-free policy systems change.

Promote and provide access to available tobacco cessation programs available and free resources, including the Nebraska Tobacco helpline.

Support schools and youth-based organizations to reduce youth vaping and tobacco use rates.

Implement policy and systems change in regard to grant activities.

Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association.

Represent the association as a member of community, civic and / or health coalitions and organizations related to the Lung Association's mission.

Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across Nebraska.

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in public health or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience

One to two years of health, wellness or tobacco prevention and control experience

Experience working with community groups

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

Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral

Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

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 occasional evenings and weekends with some overnights required

Must have a valid drivers license

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office

Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free work place; 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 $41,000 and $46,000 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.

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.

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