Public Health Project Coordinator - Grants & Communications

American Heart Association; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking aSr. Project Coordinator in its California Tobacco Endgame Center for Organizing & Engagement, part of the Advocacy Department. This full-time, grant-funded role can be home-based in California, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Operations.

You will coordinate meetings, trainings, communications and budgeting for the Center’s efforts to pass local tobacco policies and support statewide projects. Salary reflects range and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Competence with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional interaction with colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage tasks, timelines and cross-team communication.
• Interest and/or experience in public health, tobacco prevention or nonprofit advocacy.
• Understanding of financial systems, accounting, expense management, contract management and budget development.
• Familiarity with state, federal and foundation grant making entities and their processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination, logistical and administrative support for project meetings, trainings and technical assistance activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Tobacco Endgame Center’s website.
• Assist writing and distributing the Center’s monthly e-newsletter.
• Produce communications through state tobacco prevention website and listservs via Salesforce.
• Ensure expenses and invoices are managed and reimbursed promptly.
• Develop, monitor and adjust budgets to align with project needs and funding requirements.
• Coordinate forms for contractors/consultants and submit for approval.
• Maintain SharePoint folders and track project items for reports or reviews.
• Coordinate 6-month progress reports for the Center.
• Submit annual budget updates or communications to funding agencies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Public health interest

Grant management knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking aSr. Project Coordinator in its California Tobacco Endgame Center for Organizing & Engagement, part of the Advocacy Department. This full-time, grant-funded role can be home-based in California, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Operations.

You will coordinate meetings, trainings, communications and budgeting for the Center’s efforts to pass local tobacco policies and support statewide projects. Salary reflects range and benefits.