Specialist, Community Engagement and Grants

The Specialist of Community Engagement and Grants will provide vital support to the college team and grant program for more than 25 minority-serving institutions, community colleges, women’s colleges and college systems to advocate for, adopt and implement 100% tobacco/vape-free campus policies. The Specialist will execute a plan to support grantee project leads (college faculty and staff) to reach their policy objectives and goal. The Specialist will also play a key role in grant recruitment, selection and management.

This position reports to the Director of Community Engagement and Grants and is a member of the Community and Youth Engagement Department, a 15-person team that inspires, educates and mobilizes young leaders, coalitions and organizations to act nationally and in their communities to create a future where tobacco use and nicotine addiction are a thing of the past.

WHO YOU ARE:

You have new and creative ideas to support college grantees to reach their policy goals and will follow through on execution. You are a people person who enjoys interacting with professionals and young adult activists. You enjoy public speaking, whether in person or over Zoom. You thrive in a team environment and enjoy collaboration. You are detail-oriented, highly organized and have strong project management skills. You have a passion for Truth Initiative’s mission.

WHO WE ARE:

Truth Initiative is an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing our nation's number one preventable cause of disease and death. To speak, seek and spread the truth about tobacco, we are building a team of smart, creative, and passionate professionals who represent diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Find out more about us at truthinitiative.org.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the planning and execution of the college grant program in conjunction with the Director of Community Engagement and Grants
• Lead webinar series for grantee project leads including set-up, agenda development, facilitation/presentation and participant follow-up
• Schedule, take notes and provide follow-up on update calls with grantee project leads
• Manage grantee files and communication including track and summarize grantee progress toward objectives and identify grantees that need extra guidance
• Partner with college activism team to ensure alignment between student leaders’ program activities and implementation of grant requirements
• Develop and execute recruitment plan for new college grant programs
• Coordinate grant application review process
• Improve online community for college grantees
• Develop new written resources on tobacco/vape-free colleges
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned
• Provide a variety of administrative support activities to ensure the college grants program requirements are met in timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3+ years working in public health or social activism
• Strong computer, office software and webinar platform skills
• Experience providing technical assistance and/or grants management
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work on several initiatives in an effective manner
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Experience in working with diverse populations
• Ability to travel 15%

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Salary is competitive based on experience with EXCELLENT benefits.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume here

OR

mail application materials to:

Human Resources

Attn: Specialist, Community and Youth Engagement

900 G Street, NW

Fourth Floor

Washington, DC 20001

Fax: (202) 454-5597

No telephone calls please.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Not eligible for remote work in Colorado.

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