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.
Responsible for implementing all aspects of the Reality Check Youth Engagement program as part of the POW'R Against Tobacco grant in the Lower Hudson Valley region (Putnam, Orange, Westchester, and Rockland Counties) of New York. Includes working with youth-serving organizations throughout the catchment area and growing Reality Check in each county. This is a 100% 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 in White Plains, NY.
Responsibilities: Develop relationships with youth-serving organizations throughout the catchment area.
Recruit, train and retain 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.
Collaborate with staff and statewide partners to plan, organize, and hold required local educational events, statewide trainings, and other events, including youth participation in Legislative Action 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.
Attend all Reality Check state/regional trainings and events. Attend all staff trainings/meetings as required by the Lung Association and funder.
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.
Represent the American Lung 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 the American Lung Association's 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 the Association'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, education, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of two years' direct experience working with youth in a community setting and developing and implementing community awareness, education, and programs specifically related to youth in areas of public health required
- At least one year of volunteer recruitment experience strongly preferred
- 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.
- Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs. (supplies)
- Able to work with minimum direct supervision, make decisions, and take initiative.
- Proven ability to cultivate and steward relationships across a diverse population.
- Must have a valid Driver's license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area (primarily Putnam, Orange, Westchester and Rockland counties, but also other areas within New York, and occasionally to other states) 75% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
- Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; 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 $50,000 and $56,000 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.
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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.