Specialist, Health Promotions

1 week ago

White Plains, United States American Lung Association Full time

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 will implement and evaluate lung health programs throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York.. Implement all aspects related to the “Reality Check” Youth Engagement program in the assigned region including but not limited to developing and maintaining relationships with youth-serving organizations and recruiting, training, and retaining a core group of youth in each county to counter the effects of retail tobacco marketing. This is a grant-funded position.

**Location**:
The Lung Association does not currently have an office in White Plains, NY. This position is home-based and job responsibilities will take place across Putnam, Orange, Rockland and Westchester Counties.

**Responsibilities**:

- Recruit and train a core group of youth leaders to educate local leaders and state legislators on the effects of retail tobacco marketing on youth tobacco use, engage in events to create awareness and support for initiatives, and participate in activities to reduce tobacco imagery and presence in youth-rated movies and on social media.
- Together with community engagement staff and statewide partners, plan, organize, and hold required local educational events, statewide trainings, and other events, including youth participation in an annual legislative education day and annual statewide youth summit.
- Engage, develop, and mobilize community members, leaders, and youth-related organizations to educate, support, and advance tobacco-free initiatives.
- Establish relationships with media sources to increase awareness and build support for initiatives from the community.
- Develop and submit timely reports as required by the Association and funders, including but not limited to weekly updates in the Association’s database, as well as monthly management, grant, and program metrics reports.
- Attending all Reality Check state/regional trainings and events and attending all staff trainings/meetings as required.
- Represent the Association as a member of community, civic, and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Association’s mission.
- Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across service territory, including ALA signature programs where applicable.
- Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
- Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
- Participate in and support all area events and provide support for annual report, awards, grants and other activities 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 experience in working with youth in a community setting. public health, community relations, public policy, and/or advocacy.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 60% 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.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace, all employees must abstain from use tobacco 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 $50,000 and $62,500 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, hos

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