American Lung Association
Full-time, $62-$65k/year
Hybrid, Home & PVD
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Manager, Advocacy. Working as a member of the Advocacy & Public Policy 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 Manager, Advocacy – Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) is primarily responsible for all oversight duties of the TFRI grant including, implementing area program goals, meeting grant deliverables including invoicing and reporting requirements, and assisting with future writing of grants to sustain efforts of TFRI. The TFRI Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for TFRI Network Partners and work to mobilize and engage those partners to reduce the impact of commercial tobacco use and nicotine dependence in Rhode Island. This is a grant-funded position.
Location:
- The position is located at the American Lung Association’s Providence, RI office and will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual work.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee management of the Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) grant.
- Respond to Rhode Island Department of Health (TFRI funder) requests, funding opportunities and guarantee all deliverables of the grant are met.
- Oversee TFRI grant budget and subcontracts management and invoicing and ensure all required reports are submitted to the funder.
- Develop and effectively utilize timelines and grant contract work plans to ensure completion of program deliverables.
- Adhere to ALA’s administrative and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate reporting of grant deliverables and activities; complete key grant reports, including in-kind, quarterly reports, and grants correspondence.
- Maintain and expand functions of the network coalition to include new members and enhance community engagement to support Rhode Island’s comprehensive tobacco control program.
- Respond to emerging tobacco policy and prevention issues and provide technical assistance and stakeholder education trainings across the state.
- Create educational materials to implement tobacco control policy and outreach campaigns and presentations for distribution and use by partners across Rhode Island.
- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers within the American Lung Association in Rhode Island as well as with external partners to implement the organization’s policy agenda.
- Support the local development team by improving alignment and coordination of Lung Association mission, advocacy and community engagement into fundraising initiatives.
- Identify policy success stories, personal stories and potential spokespeople for communications and development teams to highlight internally and externally.
- Serve on work teams as assigned.
- Explore opportunities to connect and enhance collaborations throughout the Lung Association.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in public policy, public health, or related field.
- Three to five years of related work experience, preferably in health organization; experience coalition building and organizing is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact with diverse audiences and partners.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
- Meeting facilitation skills, including on-line based meeting platforms.
- Proficient in basic Microsoft and Google applications and computer skills specifically word processing and use of the internet.
- Must have a valid Driver’s license and your own reliable transportation with the ability to travel within assigned area 20% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (event supplies).
- Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from commercial 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 $62,500 and $65,000 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.