Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) Position Description
Position: Program Coordinator, Policy & Advocacy
The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL)
Qualifications:
o Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field preferred
o Undergraduate degree required
o Three-five years professional experience, preferably in government relations and/or advocacy and lobbying positions
o Must be willing/able to travel throughout state
o Position can be based anywhere in the state
Position Summary:
The TFL Program Coordinator position is responsible for the assisting the Policy & Advocacy Program Manager in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of TFL Policy/Advocacy efforts at the municipal, parish and state levels, with a primary emphasis on municipal and parish activities. This comprehensive plan is to dovetail with that of the overarching TFL program as well as existing grassroots networks. This position will uphold TFL and LPHI values and norms as they are defined by TFL and LPHI Leadership. This position has a direct reporting relationship to the TFL Policy & Advocacy Program Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the position include:
I. Policy and Advocacy and General TFL
Meetings and Events
o Attend policy and advocacy meetings (youth, college, municipal,
parish, and state), represent TFL policy interests, and serve as a TFL
Policy & Advocacy liaison when the Program Manager is unable to
attend
o Attend advocacy-related events when required, both with local policy
makers and state legislators (ex. city council meetings and lobbying
days). Work with the TFL Program Manger, Policy & Advocacy and
LPHI Communications team et al to ensure event development,
promotion and success.
Coordination with Program Manager, Policy and Advocacy
o Assist Policy & Advocacy Program Manager in coordinating and
integrating TFL’s policy/advocacy strategies with the Coalition for
Tobacco-Free Louisiana (CTFLA) ; a major component of this will be
ensuring implementation of policy efforts with partners across the
state
o Work with the TFL Policy & Advocacy Program Manager to provide
guidance, both strategic and technical, to TFL Regional Coordinators
in the local/regional advocacy efforts, including activities related to
implementation of TFL policy efforts (ex. LA Smoke- Free Air Act),
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awareness building campaign, and strengthening local Smoke-Free
Air Ordinances. This will include assisting with the coordination of
specific workshops and maintaining a general availability for
questions/guidance.
o Work with the TFL Program Manager, Policy and Advocacy to provide
policy/advocacy guidance, both strategic and technical to TFL’s Media
and Communications Working Group.
o Work with TFL Program Manager, Policy & Advocacy to ensure TFL’s
policy/advocacy strategy supports that of national tobacco control
entities (ANR, CTFK, CDC/OSH, etc.)
o Assisting the TFL Program Manger, Policy & Advocacy with the
creation of an annual strategic plan for TFL Policy & Advocacy; plan
should ensure coordination between local and statewide activities,
both internal and external to TFL/LPHI
o Provide support to TFL Program Manager, Policy & Advocacy by
researching policy issues; assisting with development of support
materials; assisting with the development of talking points, calls to
action, and policy updates; and assisting with development of a plan
for disseminating information to TFL and partner networks. These
items will be developed in conjunction with the Media &
Communications team.
Community Development
o Develop and maintain relationships with local (regional coalitions and
grantees), state (CTFLA) and national tobacco control entities (ANR,
CTFK, CDC/OSH, etc.)
o Assisting in the policy/advocacy education of TFL grantees, contracts
and stakeholders
o Responsible for ensuring that all components and efforts within TFL
are policy-focused and that policy & advocacy efforts are effectively
and efficiently implemented in all TFL programs and activities
Administrative
o Maintain regular and ongoing communication with the TFL Program
Manager, Policy & Advocacy to ensure regular TFL Policy &
Advocacy Progress reports are given to pertinent staff (ex. TFL), LPHI
departments (ex. Eval and Communications) and partners (ex. Health
Voluntaries, LCCP etc.)
o Maintain TFL Advocacy files (hard and electronic) that can serve as
both historical archive and resource for other TFL and LPHI Staff and
community
o Maintain regular and consistent reporting to the TFL Program Manger,
Policy & Advocacy, as well as work closely with the nine TFL Regional
Coordinators
II. Policy & Advocacy, Cessation
o Serve as the TFL representative at Louisiana Tobacco Cessation
Consortium meetings
o Responsible for working closely with the Louisiana Tobacco Control
Program on cessation activities and reporting progress on activities to
TFL staff, partners, and grantees
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Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
1. Ability to think proactively and function independently.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups
from diverse backgrounds.
3. Strong skills in written and oral communications that allow for accurate
representation of the program to community members; statewide and national
smoking prevention initiatives; and state and local government representatives.
Must excel at communicating persuasively.
4. Experience in formal report writing an asset.
5. Ability to maintain a highly detail-oriented approach while also maintaining an
appreciation of the long-term goals and objectives of the program.
6. Ability to oversee many tasks at once.
7. Knowledge of Louisiana and the nine different regional areas.
8. Ability to work non-traditional hours and travel statewide regularly.
9. Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, including:
– Microsoft Word 7.0
– Microsoft Excel 7.0
– Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
– Microsoft Outlook 2000
– Microsoft Publisher an asset
Salary/Benefits:
1. Salary dependant on education and experience.
2. 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 Program Coordinator, Policy and Advocacy
