Specialist, Public Health Programs

The Specialist, Public Health Programs will be the project coordinator for the implementation of the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map and the BOLD Risk Reduction Center of Excellence. The successful applicant will provide data management, project coordination, logistical, and operational support. This position will interact considerably with other members of the HBI and Risk Reduction teams, co-workers in the Association, public health professionals, and external partners.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Public Health Programs and can be remote with travel up to 15% percent. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the annual update of the Public Health State Pages on alz.org/public health states by collecting updates throughout the year and working with the HBI Associate Director to manage what updates will be posted.
• Coordinate/manage Lived Experience Advisory Groups for the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving, including the management of the nomination, application, review, and selection process and participate on the Executive Committee.
• Undertakes tasks, as assigned, to further the goals and objectives of the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction including managing the application and travel reimbursement processes for the Risk Reduction Learning Collaboratives and preparation of materials for the meetings.
• Provides administrative support to the senior leadership of the team including managing calendar, printing, on-site and virtual support for meetings, and travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, or related field; master’s degree preferred
• 1-3 years professional experience working in public health

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Prior experience with conducting basic quantitative and qualitative data analyses; prefer familiarity with evaluation.
• Detail oriented and highly organized with effective time management.
• Ability to work both within a team and independently, and to follow directions.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, video conferencing, database, Google Workspace); familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and publishing software is a plus.
• Prior experience working with diverse communities.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for the job
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 5-15%

Title:  Specialist, Public Health Programs

Position Location: US Based Remote

Full time or Part time: Full time

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 506 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $63,000  – $69,500

Reports To: Senior Director, Public Health Programs

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

 The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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