Tobacco Free Outreach Specialist (1027-674)

The Tobacco Free Outreach Specialist is responsible for conducting strategies and tactics to achieve goals focusing on partnerships with organizations that serve marginalized populations and the promotion of smoke free air through elimination of secondhand smoke. This position will mainly work on efforts addressing Smoke-Free Communities and to educate and perform outreach to youth and adults to share prevention programs and cessation resources, and to educate the public on various aspects of tobacco and nicotine substance use. This position reports to the Program Director of the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County, affiliated with the Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health. Professions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Expanding reach by participating in mostly Porter County (with some regional/state) community events, conferences, meetings and/or fairs within assigned geographic areas to promote events, campaigns and resources.

• Develop and disseminate materials and messaging necessary to conduct outreach and educate key individuals, groups and community organizations.

• Building a grassroots support network of local residents and employers to support local smoke-free workplace, city, and county initiatives.

• Supporting the coalition to strategize and collaborate with those that serve marginalized populations, including middle school and high school youth.

• Supporting the coalition to strategize action and provide training and programming to reduce youth commercial tobacco use in the county through policy and programs, especially via alternative school policies.

• Performing other duties, including collaborating with the Program Director of the Tobacco Education & Prevention Coalition for Porter County. Submitting periodic electronic reports as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is preferred in Health Education, Public Health, Communication or one of the social, behavioral or medical sciences.
• A minimum of one year of related experience in research, tobacco/smoking cessation, vaping prevention, health policy, public health outreach, community engagement or health education.

The Ideal candidate should have:

• Leadership skills especially in the area of community engagement, outreach and/or coalition building

• Marketing and networking skills; experience with developing community relationships

• Adept at promotion of events and efforts via social media

• An understanding of public health principles and best practices

• The ability to work independently in-office, hybrid or remotely as necessary

• Excellent written and oral communication, including public speaking skills

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a professional demeanor

• Physical lifting may be required for materials, event displays or AV equipment

• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WordPress

• Passion for the pursuit of health equity for all

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, background checks will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position you must upload:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• List of 2 professional references

• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Carolyn Higgins, Program Director

Valparaiso University

Job Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Position Type Part-Time

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