Specialist, Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening na American Lung Association

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Specialist, Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening. Working as a member of the Advocacy and 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 Specialist, Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening supports the implementation, coordination, and delivery of all national health education programs, services, and activities related to lung cancer screening at the American Lung Association. This position is primarily responsible for coordinating, implementing and evaluating lung cancer screening programs throughout the greater Springfield, Illinois area, including the Illinois Lung Cancer Screening Project. The Specialist will provide expertise in supporting nationwide lung cancer programs to staff and departments across the organization, under the guidance of the Manager, Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening and relevant subject matter experts.

The position works closely with community-based and health system partners to build support and engagement to expand lung cancer screening initiatives nationwide. Responsibilities include conducting community needs assessments, reviewing reporting metrics, recruiting and supporting partners, developing educational materials, coordinating events with partners, and fostering relationships in target populations to engage local communities in advancing lung cancer screening and navigation services.

The position requires a passionate and organized individual with strong writing, editing, and project management skills. The candidate will be self-motivated and able to coordinate multiple assignments and contribute to collaborative efforts with nationwide and local Mission staff, as well as staff in other departments, to support project deliverables and sustainability activities. This is a grant-funded position.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Manage project delivery by implementation of prescribed workplan, including but not limited to staff and volunteer facilitator training, presentations, data collection and delivery, local event promotion, etc. and serve as lead for these activities.
• Develop and effectively utilize timelines to ensure completion of deliverables.
• Build, maintain and cultivate assigned collaborative relationships with health systems and community- based organizations serving high-risk communities to raise awareness of lung cancer screening.
• Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth across service territory, including American Lung Association programs where applicable.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Mission teams and other key staff members, partners and organizations working to expand comprehensive lung cancer screening and navigation services nationwide.
• Provide the tracking and documentation of grant deliverables, performance metrics, and project milestones to monitor program success and make program improvements.
• Prepare and submit timely documentation and reports as required by the Association and program funders, including monthly updates and program metrics.
• Assist in the development and implementation of partner recruitment strategies in select markets to expand community-based lung cancer screening outreach and education, including the maintenance and dissemination of tailored screening promotion materials and education delivery tools to support guidelines-based care.
• Identify, engage, and raise awareness among individuals at high risk for lung cancer; provide education, referrals, and navigation resources, including connection to a dedicated Lung Health Navigator, for services such as lung cancer screening, tobacco cessation, and health insurance enrollment, etc.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication team to coordinate, develop, and implement local lung cancer screening marketing campaigns, materials and digital assets, ensuring culturally competent messaging.
• Provide support to national and local staff by sharing information and helping elevate lung cancer screening as a public health priority.
• Assist in planning Nationwide virtual learning opportunities for those at high risk or facing lung cancer, as requested.
• Present program outcomes and evaluation results at statewide and national meetings, as requested and under the guidance of the Manager and subject matter experts.
• Actively participate in coalitions identified in select markets.
• Represent the American Lung Association as a member of community, civic, and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Association’s mission.
• Provide support for annual reports, awards, grants and other activities assigned.
• Serve on regional and national American Lung Association program workgroups and committees, as requested.
• Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements.
• Participate in and support all area events and perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years 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, or related field.
• Experience in the management, implementation, and evaluation of grants and programs.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Required to travel periodically for meetings and conferences.
• 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 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
• Required to travel statewide to attend community events, partnership meetings and conferences as required by assigned grants.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet applications, including experience using Excel for data tracking.
• 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 $45,500 and $51,500 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 [email protected]. 

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.