Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Coordinator, Lung Health.

JOB LOCATION:  CHICAGO, IL OFFICE 
(18-month, Grant-Funded Position)

The following position is currently available:  Coordinator, Lung Health.

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for assisting with the implementation of asthma and COPD-related community health initiatives, home-based asthma environmental assessments and remediation, and related communications in the Chicago market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Regularly and openly communicates with multi-state American Lung Association team, Director, and Senior Regional Director of Respiratory Health on status of projects and deliverables.  Manage marketing, registrations, participant materials, and onsite logistics for professional education trainings and mission events.  Manage continuing education process for health care professionals.  Gather information and execute up-to-monthly e-newsletters.  Manage list serves for electronic communications.  Manage logistics related to group in-person meetings, conference calls, and webinars.  Manage program evaluation data and provide data entry.  Complete all requested data collection, updates, and reports in a timely fashion.  Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in public health or community.  Two years of experience coordinating projects.  Experience in partnership development and partnership management.  Experience in communications.  Ability to clearly articulate the mission and vision of the American Lung Association. Excellent customer service skills.  Strong project management skills in order to execute specific program deliverables.  Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Computer literate.

Other Requirements:  Hold valid driver's license and be able/willing to attend events as requested.  (Travel/mileage reimbursed according to ALAUM policy).  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.  Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest maintains a smoke-free work place, all employees must abstain from use tobacco in any form.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply send cover letter and resume and salary requirements to (include job title in subject of email):

Maria Vanegas-Zea
Human Resources Department
American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest
Email:  HR@Lungum.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 6, 2016


The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest is dedicated to a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V


Maria Vanegas-Zea, SPHR  |  National Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
American Lung Association, National Office
21 West 38th Street, 3rd Fl
New York, NY  10018
Lung HelpLine: 1.800.LUNG.USA

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Friday, August 26, 2016

HHS Health Policy and Communications Fellowship



The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce the availability of a Health Policy and Communications fellowship opportunity for a recent graduate (masters or PhD) with a background in physical activity (exercise physiology), nutrition, and/or health education/communications. Candidates with previous knowledge of physical activity and/or nutrition policy or experience with health education and promotion activities will be strongly preferred. More information, including the project description, required qualifications, and application information are here: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2498.