Senior Manager, Nationwide Policy, Healthy Indoor Air

1 month ago


Washington, United States American Lung Association Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Manager, Nationwide Policy, Healthy Indoor Air. 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 American Lung Association is a leading organization championing lung health and clean air for all. The Senior Manager, Nationwide Policy, Healthy Indoor Air is responsible for clean air and climate issue and policy research, development and tracking with a specific focus on the health effects of indoor air pollutants, building electrification and buildings’ contribution to outdoor air pollution and climate change. Working in coalition with national partners and in cross-departmental teams, the Senior Manager will develop policy and outreach documents and seek opportunities to raise awareness and affect policy change at the national, state and local level. This is a grant-funded position.

Location: The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Washington DC office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.

Responsibilities:

  • Track and analyze health studies and other documents on indoor air pollution and healthy buildings and develop public-facing communications and outreach materials like fact sheets and blog posts.
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, with a focus on environmental justice, environmental and health organizations, federal and state agencies, and researchers with interests in indoor air and building electrification.
  • Ensure engagement with groups representing disproportionately impacted populations, with a focus on environmental justice.
  • Track state policy developments and work closely with state advocacy staff to deepen understanding and engagement on the issues.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public policy, environmental policy, political science or related field.
  • Three to five years of policy analysis experience with a government agency, legislative office, non-profit organization, professional society, company, or academic institution.
  • Experience with indoor or outdoor air quality issues and/or public policy advocacy preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative functions with interdivisional teams and across national and local office locations.
  • Ability to travel within the continental U.S. as needed (1-3 trips per year anticipated)
  • Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form.

Compensation: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $71,500 and $80,500 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.



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