MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration, or related field with minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning, implementing/leading, and convening chronic disease prevention and/or management or health promotion programs;
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in planning and implementing tobacco control programs;
• Experience working with CDC or other federal agencies on programs related to state-level chronic disease prevention and health promotion;
• Proficiency in designing and implementing strategies/approaches that improve health insurance coverage for evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments;
• Experience coordinating and delivering context-specific training and TA to advance health equity and to support health systems change for tobacco cessation;
• Knowledge of and experience applying adult learning principles to effectively grow leadership, knowledge, and capacity;
• Experience managing work plans, particularly for cooperative agreements;
• Adept at developing tools and resources; facilitating meetings, conference calls, and peer-to-peer learning and sharing opportunities; and giving presentations;
• Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables according to established timelines and budget:
o Excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions;
o Self-motivated; able to work independently and to receive and incorporate feedback from others into plans;
• Strong interpersonal skills, excels in building relationships and partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and able to work with and manage a team; ability to maintain quality customer service standards:
o Adept at facilitating meetings, conference calls, and other meetings, virtually or in-person;
o Ability to effectively connect and communicate with other staff and consultants working on other programs/projects; ability to identify opportunities for synergy and/or collaboration;
o Ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences and respond to questions from senior management; staff; other NACDD consultants, team members, and the Board; and internal and external partners/stakeholders;
• Superior oral and written communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail;
• Experience with grant writing and management;
• Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility and diplomacy; understands the importance of keeping current industry or subject matter expertise;
• Resilient, flexible, and innovative;
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to master other technologies and software applications;
• High proficiency in utilizing virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, as well as project management platforms such as Smartsheet;
• Shares NACDD’s commitment to be a leader in REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) and willingness to learn about and incorporate REDI best practices into daily work;
• Available to travel, as needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• Prior Association or other nonprofit experience preferred, specifically member-based organizations serving state public health practitioners;
• Prior work experience in a state, county, or local health department, specifically tobacco control programs, preferred;
• Prior experience working in and/or supporting public health programs focused on advancing health equity and/or tobacco control programs preferred. LOCATION/HYBRID
• Must be located in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia*, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, or Washington;
• IF REMOTE - Must be available to travel to the NACDD office in Atlanta periodically as needed;
• *IF HYBRID - All Atlanta-based employees are required to work in the HQ office twice per week. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• This position may require travel on an as needed basis; at least 10%. SALARY RANGE:
• $88,000 to $100,000 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Application will require submission of cover letter. Cover letter must be no more than 1 page in length and include information about skills, experience, and background as it relates to (1) tobacco use prevention, control, and cessation strategies; and (2) public and private health insurance landscape inclusive of coverage for programs, treatments, and services. Applications without a cover letter specifically addressing this role will not be considered. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. NACDD provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected basis. |
