Overview:
The Social Marketing and Communication (SMC) department within FHI 360โs U.S. Programs is a national leader in applying a science-based approach to social marketing and communication to address public health and other challenges in the U.S. SMC currently implements a diverse portfolio of social marketing, public relations, communication, and training and technical assistance projects in the U.S. that are funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, private associations, and foundations. In the past decade, our team has worked on issues such as diabetes, emergency and pandemic preparedness, obesity prevention, sexual health, HIV/AIDS, cancer, asthma, immunizations, violence prevention, access to health care, and tobacco control and cessation. Samples of our work can be viewed at the SMC gallery.
Job Summary:
The Program Officer II will provide operational and communication support to the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR). NCCOR brings together the nationโs leading research fundersโthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA)โto address the problem of childhood obesity in America. In 2012, NCCOR was selected by then HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for an HHSinnovates Award. NCCOR also received an NIH Directorโs Award in 2011. FHI 360 supports the Collaborative by conducting strategic planning, communications, coordination, and evaluation activities. For more information, visit www.nccor.org.
The Program Officer II will oversee NCCOR workgroups and projects, liaise with project staff and external partners among government agencies, private foundations, and nonprofits; develop and maintain a range of communication materials; and plan in-person and virtual workshops and meetings.
Major Responsibilities:
Manage NCCOR workgroups including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, taking notes, drafting call summaries, writing reports, and collaborating with NCCOR Members to move projects forward. Current workgroup topics include physical activity, implementation science and measurement, but topics are subject to change.
Develop and maintain a range of communication materials, including website content, case studies, reports, blog posts, and PowerPoint presentations.
Plan in-person and virtual workshops and meetings; including developing agendas, inviting guest speakers, creating slides, etc.
Ensure quality control of projects.
Contribute to new business development efforts, as required and appropriate.
May be assigned to provide support for other health communication across the department.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in public health or related field preferred with three or more yearsโ experience or bachelor's degree with five or more years' experience with health communication, marketing, promotion or other communications methods.
Knowledge of public health concepts and practices required. Experience with obesity, physical activity, nutrition and health equity issues is a plus.
Demonstrated experience with technical and scientific topics.
Experience conducting research and translating research into communication products for lay audiences.
Proficiency with Zoom webinars is a plus.
Graphic design and/or web design & development experience a plus.
Superior organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Ability to communicate written and orally in a succinct, clear, persuasive manner.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, prioritize, and competently manage a variety of activities with multiple deadlines.
Strong client relations skills leading to high client satisfaction.
Motivation and willingness to take initiative and full responsibility for various activities.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
Ability to travel for occasional in-person meetings and conferences.
The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
Hiring Salary Range: $60,000 - $82,000
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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