TFL Region III Regional Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field preferred
• Undergraduate degree required
• Experience working on community change, outreach, mobilization, and/or capacity building programs preferred
• Experience in tobacco prevention and control an asset
• Experience in cancer prevention and control and asset
• Experience working on local Louisiana health programs preferred
• Residence in one of the Office of Public Health Region III parishes required  (Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, or Terrebonne)

Position Summary:

As a staff member of The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL), TFL Regional Coordinators are responsible for the coordination and implementation of TFL programs and initiatives in their region, including policy change initiatives.  TFL Regional Coordinators communicate local developments and regional programs to the TFL Program Manager for Community Capacity and Mobilization, to fellow TFL Regional Coordinators and to TFL Program Coordinators through regularly scheduled meetings and reports.  TFL Regional Coordinators are based out of Office of Public Health (OPH) offices throughout the nine OPH public health regions in Louisiana. This position reports to the TFL Program Manager of Community Capacity and Mobilization.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a regional office to serve as a site for planning and development of TFL and programs and initiatives
• Lead the Regional Cancer Prevention and Control Coalition tobacco sub-committee
• Compile program reports for TFL’s Program Manager, Community Capacity and Mobilization and other staff as requested
• Work with TFL staff to keep detailed records of community mobilization and relationship building efforts in the region
• Coordinate with local organizations and TFL partners to evaluate effectiveness of programs and desired changes and developments
• Work with TFL staff to assist in the implementation of media campaigns and corresponding initiatives
• Coordinate with TFL’s Program Manager, Community Capacity and Mobilization and other TFL staff to identify opportunities to collaborate on statewide tobacco prevention and control programs and initiatives
• Assist in developing regional partnerships with related public health organizations and community interest groups on programming opportunities in cancer and tobacco prevention and control
• Coordinate tobacco prevention and control programming with other TFL Regional Coordinators statewide
• Provide technical assistance and support to community-based organizations (grantees or community partners) involved in TFL activities
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to think proactively and function independently
• Ability to approach tasks in a solutions-orientated manner and with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
• Strong skills in written and oral communications to represent the program to community members, statewide smoking prevention initiatives, state and local government representatives
• Experience in formal report writing an asset
• Ability to maintain a highly detail-oriented approach while maintaining an appreciation of the long-term goals and objectives of the program
• Knowledge of the different regional areas of Louisiana, specifically the one you are applying for
• Ability to oversee many tasks at once
• Ability to work non-traditional hours as needed
• Ability to travel statewide several times a  year
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, including:

-          Microsoft Word

-          Microsoft Excel

-          Microsoft PowerPoint

-          Microsoft Outlook

-          Microsoft Publisher an asset

Salary/Benefits:

• Salary dependant on education and experience.
• A competitive benefits package is offered to all LPHI full-time staff.

Please send CV, cover letter, salary requirement, and three professional references to:

careers@lphi.org, Subject line: Attn: TFL Regional Coordinator, Region III

An Equal Opportunity Employer