Coordinator, Health Promotions

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotion and 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. 

Coordinate, implement, and evaluate lung health programs associated with the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative Grant from the Arkansas Department of Health, as well as other American Lung Association programs throughout Arkansas. This is a 100% grant-funded position. 

Location: The Lung Association does not currently have an office in Little Rock, Arkansas. This position is home-based and job responsibilities will take place in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate grant projects activities, including planning and implementing community engagement activities, executing evidence-based tobacco control activities and interventions, and providing skill building training for coalition members to interact with community partners, organizations, and decision makers.
• Implement Association INDEPTH and NOT programs as outlined in the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative workplan, which may include Freedom From Smoking, Better Breathers Clubs, Cessation Navigator Training, etc.
• Develop and submit timely reports as required by the Association and funding sources, including but not limited to weekly updates in the Association’s database, weekly staff reports, and program metrics reports; assist supervisor in submitting invoices and developing grant reports
• Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across Arkansas, including Association signature programs such as Freedom From Smoking and Better Breathers Club where applicable 
• Represent the Association as a member of community, civic, and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Association’s mission and the Arkansas Tobacco Education Initiative
• Serve on Association regional and national workgroups and committees as requested; participate in and support all area events
• Develop relationships with major media outlets in Arkansas and serve as the resource for information related to program activities; work with regional communication staff to develop monthly newsletter and update social media sites and grant webpage
• Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements
• Plan conferences and webinars
• Assist in facilitating virtual trainings 
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum one year 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 and positive attitude with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced 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
• Must have flexibility schedule. Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area up to 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 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must take on additional responsibilities as assigned 
• 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 $38,000 and $39,000 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.  

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.