Coordinator, Health Promotions

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator, Health Promotions. Working as a member of the Health Promotions 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 coordinating, implementing, and evaluating lung health programs throughout Arizona including, but not limited to, supporting youth tobacco coalition work throughout the state.  This position is grant funded.

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

Responsibilities:

• Assist the project manager to develop, implement and evaluate public health education programs with specific focus on youth and tobacco working with youth coalitions throughout the state.
• Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, Coalition Adult Coordinators, students, and schools to encourage program delivery and coalition sustainability as well as growth across Arizona. This includes sharing all American Lung Association programs and tools including Freedom From Smoking, NOT/NOT for me, INDEPTH/INDEPTH Online, Asthma Basics, Tobacco Basics, etc. within assigned territory.
• Work with manager to coordinate all aspects of grant project activities, including trainings, presentations, education health fairs, etc. and serve as lead for these activities.
• Help to develop and effectively utilize timelines and work plans to ensure completion of program/contract deliverables.
• Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association
• Contribute to quarterly progress reports and monthly reporting of grant activities.
• Research and implement best practices for education/prevention of tobacco use and working with youth and youth coalitions within priority populations.
• Collaborate with project director in growing American Lung Association programs and local youth coalitions within assigned territory.
• Provide support for Arizona program and development events, such as LUNG FORCE Walk, Stair Climb, Turquoise Takeover, and other related activities.
• Actively participate in local coalitions identified as important/necessary by the Health Promotions team.
• Participate on national American Lung Association workgroups and committees as requested.
• Provide support for annual report, awards, grants, and other activities assigned.
• Participate in and support community related programs

Manager, Health Promotions

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Manager, 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 leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs including the training, mentoring, and technical assistance provided by the Lung Association as part of the Arizona Youth Tobacco Coalition project. Activities include, but are not limited to, leading efforts to build, educate, and expand coalitions throughout the state; regularly engaging with funder, stakeholders, adult coordinators, and student leaders; inspiring youth coalition members to engage fully and work at peak performance levels; and ensuring work is completed on time and consistent with the project’s scope of work. This position is grant-funded.

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

Responsibilities:

• Oversee implementation of the Arizona Youth Coalition Technical Assistance Grant and supervise project staff
• Ensure project success by creating and managing a work plan that addresses the needs of the coalitions and/or target population utilizing best practice strategies and evidence-based programs.
• Develop and implement youth engagement and coalition sustainability strategies
• Work with Department of Health and youth coalition members to build and manage a youth coalition advisory board.
• Develop adult coordinator capacity to serve as a guide and resource to their local coalition working to improve tobacco-related policies and practices.
• Provide ongoing training and technical assistance on policies, systems, and environmental strategies and activities for tobacco control based on community needs
• Design and implement mobilization strategies to motivate youth to be civically engaged, media/marketing strategy for youth prevention campaigns, and a statewide event strategy to convene youth coalition members.
• Engage with National Youth Organizations on an on-going basis, stay apprised of national level tobacco issues, and coordinate with other nationwide youth organization tobacco control and prevention initiatives.
• Develop and implement plans for media/marketing and statewide coalition events pertaining to traditional smoke-free “holidays”.
• Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested.
• Develop and submit timely reports as required by the association and funding sources, including but not limited to weekly updates in the American Lung Association’s (ALA) database, monthly management reports, grant reports and program metrics reports.
• Represent the association as a member of community, civic and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the ALA’s mission.
• Build, maintain and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth in service territory, including ALA signature programs where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned

Tobacco Program Manager

The Tobacco Program Manager will work closely with the Supervisor, STEPP (State Tobacco Education Prevention Program) and is responsible for supporting the organization’s work in tobacco/substance use control, prevention, and education in schools and youth- serving organizations.

The position sits within the Risk Behavior Prevention pillar (PreventEd) of our Programs Department, supporting local public health agencies, schools and school districts with risk behavior prevention programming across Colorado and the country!

The Tobacco Program Manager will provide school-based Tobacco Free Policies and Second Chance Project deliverables support. Second Chance is an interactive, web-based alternative to suspension education program for youth who have violated a tobacco policy at school. This role’s support includes Second Chance recruitment and implementation, Tobacco Free Schools (TFS) resources development, and TFS policy implementation support. In addition, the Program Manager will support other professional development offerings, capacity building, and technical assistance.

Tobacco Community Partnership Liaison

Ready to make a difference in tobacco use rates in Utah? Are you passionate about creating partnerships, building relationships, and sustaining coalitions? The Utah Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) is seeking individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that directly and positively influences and impacts the lives of all Utahns. This position oversees funding for community partners working to address tobacco-related health determinants in communities acutely affected by tobacco-related health issues. This person is responsible for the TPCP community partners, including grant renewals, budget oversight, providing technical assistance, support, training, hosting community partner meetings, and chairing related workgroups. The position is full-time, hybrid work eligible; the successful candidate must plan to or currently reside in Utah.

As a Tobacco Program Community Partnership Liaison you will be responsible for working with our community partner grantees. This entails working with contract renewals, budget oversight, providing technical assistance, support, and training, hosting quarterly meetings, and chairing related workgroups. In order to be successful in this position, you need to have strong conflict resolution skills, be capable of developing approaches for the implementation of ideas, programs, or changes in operations, facilitate and coordinate with coalitions made up of diverse organizations, collaborate and build partnerships with statewide agencies and community based organizations. Being able to speak fluently in both English and Spanish is a plus. This position is also telework eligible.

Surveillance and Evaluation Specialist

The Surveillance and Evaluation Specialist supports the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation division and TPC partners with technical assistance around data collection, data quality and completeness. In addition, the incumbent works with the Evaluation Team on analysis and review of program outcomes, and development of data dissemination tools.

Program Manager

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division, Chronic Disease Prevention Bureau.

This position is responsible for managing the Tobacco Use Prevention Program in a supervisory role. The program supervisor develops and administers statewide public health programs in response to state needs and federal grant solicitations. Responsibilities include: 1) Developing evidence-based public health policies and interventions; 2) Developing and implementing health surveillance and data collection systems to track, analyze and evaluate programs and services; 3) Coordinating program strategic planning and facilitating stakeholder groups; 4) Planning and coordinating program outreach, training, and support; 5) and supervising other staff.

Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager

Are you interested in making a difference in a fulfilling position? Do you have public health experience developing and implementing strategic plans? Have you managed staff? The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks you as the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (TPCP) Manager to provide essential leadership to the program. You will facilitate partnership development, provide strategic vision, and manage all aspects of the program. To be successful in this position, you need to have experience managing a large budget, developing policy, and have great communication skills. Travel is required for the position.

As the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Manager you will:

• Review and approve all program contracts with partners.
• Develop, implement, and direct program statewide strategic plans
• Ensure grant requirements are met and funds are used appropriately.
• Manage program staff, including hiring, training, performance plans, discipline and termination.
• Provide technical assistance to partners.
• Respond to legislative requests.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a background in tobacco prevention and control public health programs.
• Has experience working with mass media campaigns.
• Has experience working on social determinants of health.
• Has experience working on policy and legislative efforts.