DEPARTMENT: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Senior Brand Manager – Youth Prevention

CLOSING DATE: September 17, 2010 

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Brand Manager will provide direct support and report to the truth® Senior Brand Manager and will be responsible for assisting in the strategic development and implementation of all brand projects ensuring a smooth workflow across all internal departments.  Some business travel will be necessary. This position is the ideal opportunity for a marketing professional, to gain in-depth knowledge of a successful, highly awarded and evolving national youth brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Manage all aspects of truth® grassroots initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Identifying and evaluating potential of events and sponsorship properties
- Assisting in developing and estimating media and added value opportunities
- Organizing and coordinate promotion calendars
- Integrating grassroots activities across departmental functions and brand initiatives
- Organizing and coordinating the development of promotional items
- Determining the feasibility of future initiatives
- Managing grassroots budgets and conduct ongoing reporting analysis to seek efficiencies
- Managing venders and partners to ensure smooth delivery of events

• Manage the creation and development of brand initiatives, implement and monitor advertising production, media planning and placement. 
- Managing advertising agencies on a day-to-day basis providing direction and feedback on strategy, positioning, messaging and creative.

• Assist the department in balancing the workload; be skilled at multi-tasking, adept at interacting with a variety of personalities, and have a high energy and relentless spirit to get the job done efficiently and expertly.

• Develop strong relationships with internal Legacy departments and marketing partners, such as advertising and media agencies

• Handle time-sensitive tasks in an effective manner.

• Display flexibility and capability of managing several projects at once 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five years experience in advertising, promotions, event planning or similar grassroots marketing activities; excellent communication skills, analytic and interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment; individual must be proactive, creative, a team player and relationship builder; support a team-oriented work environment; experience interacting with young people and individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds is preferred; experience in account/ creative management experience is a plus and experience with national promotions focused on youth is a plus.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Commensurates with experience with excellent benefits.

Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and 3 references to:

Vice President of Human Resources
Attn: truth® Brand Manager # 100
1724 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
jobs@legacyforhealth.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Human Resources

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative and human resources support to the Vice President of Human Resources and the human resources team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Duties

• Answer and direct telephone calls to the VP
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested
• Maintain VP’s calendar on Outlook
• Process and verify invoices
• Maintain vendor files and distribute departmental mail
• Prepare new-hire and exit packets
• Draft or edit written correspondence
• Maintain Kastle account (activate and deactivate key fobs) and garage parking spaces
• Makes photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions
• Prepare Powerpoint presentations as directed

Human Resources Duties

• Maintains Human Resources Information System records and compiles reports from database as needed
• Process 401K enrollment forms and changes
• Update and maintain organization chart at the direction of VP
• Coordinate logistics for HR trainings (ordering food, supplies, coordinating schedules/scheduling)
• Assist with enrollment for benefits
• Create and maintain HR performance review tracking system
• Assist with recruitment efforts (posting of completed job announcements and applicant tracking)
• Assist with college and high school intern programs
• Track recruitment sources and cost of efforts
• Maintain updates to Employee Handbook
• Update and maintain Intranet
• Perform other duties as assigned
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or business with 1-3 years relevant work experience.  Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.  The HR coordinator must have problem solving, interpersonal, communication and planning and organizing skills.  The HR coordinator is required to maintain confidentiality, exercise diplomacy and good judgment at all times.  The individual will assert a positive attitude which sets the tone for a professional office, display flexibility and have capability of juggling many tasks at once.  Excellent customer service skills are essential as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with a human resources information system.       

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Starting salary up to low to mid 40s (depending on education, experience and salary history) with an excellent benefits package.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, salary history and three references to:

Vice President, Human Resources
Attn:  Human Resources Coordinator
American Legacy Foundation
1724 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax:  (202) 454-5597
jobs@legacyforhealth.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DEPARTMENT:  Research and Evaluation

REPORTS TO:  Senior Vice President, Research and Evaluation

CLOSING DATE:   September 23rd, 2010

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Director will provide expertise in applying survey data methodology and complex statistical analyses for studies related to youth and adult tobacco use.  The Director will develop and guide statistical analyses in an effort to produce reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts that will contribute to the tobacco control literature. The Director will work closely with another Research Director and the Senior Vice President.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Lead the staff in developing and guiding data analyses of large-scale population-based data using complex methods such as multi-level or contextual analysis, structural equation modeling and generalized estimating equations; interpret results; produce reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts; and manage external contract data collection and analyses.

Work closely with another Director and the Senior Vice President to design and implement evaluation studies for Legacy campaigns, including sampling methodology and survey development; and serve as an expert resource on analytical issues to senior leadership within the Foundation.

Communicate research and evaluation findings to various audiences from a range of backgrounds, including tobacco control researchers, marketing experts, and policymakers; present research findings on behalf of the Foundation at major conferences, press events and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a strong background and interest in statistical methodology, including experience with complex survey design and hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, EdD) in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, epidemiology, survey methodology or economics, OR hold a doctoral degree in another health-related discipline along with a master’s degree in statistics. Several years of management experience is desirable. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across interdisciplinary teams and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in tobacco control is desirable, as is interest and/or experience analyzing online social media. 
 
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience with EXCELLENT benefits.  Interested applicants should submit cover letter with salary history, resume and three references to:

VP of  Human Resources
Attn: Director of Research # 715
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
jobs@legacyforhealth.org
No telephone calls.
Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT: Communications

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Communications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing and editing media and related materials (news releases, Web and newsletter copy, pitch letters, articles, talking points)
• Creating media lists and utilizing in-house media tools (eNR) to help streamline media relations activities; maintaining media contacts database 
• Making pitch calls and proactively pitching foundation activities to the media
• Responding to reporter inquiries
• Managing all communications for interactive consumer response. Monitors consumer e-mail requests, and crafts responses to them; prepares comprehensive monthly status reports on consumer e-mail; produces special reports regarding sensitive e-mail communications issues.   
• Monitoring and handling both e-mail responses and the blogosphere for trends and issues that impact the foundation. Assist with foundation interactive activities or special projects as needed, including producing Podcasts and utilizing social networking tools.
• Providing general communications support, including execution of news conferences and special events
• Coordinates collateral projects and helps manage vendor relationships
• Manages interns

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required with focus in communications, public relations, or journalism a plus. The successful candidate will have 3-4 years experience working in the public relations/communications setting in a public relations agency, or nonprofit, corporate or government sectors.  The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent computer, organizational, and research skills; ability to work independently and efficiently on concurrent projects; and the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal staff and outside agency partners/vendors. Flexibility and attention to detail also an important part of the job. The candidate must have experience using media monitoring and database tools, as well as knowledge of the Web, blogosphere, social networking and social media tools.  Experience in healthcare, social marketing, or journalism is preferred but not required. 

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Salary range is mid $40’s based on experience with EXCELLENT benefits. 

Interested applicants should submit their resume with salary history, 2 writing samples and 3 references to:

VP of Human Resources
Attn: Communications Specialist #915
1724 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
jobs@legacyforhealth.org
No telephone calls
An Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT: Research Department

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Research & Evaluation

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Research will assist the staff in serving the research and evaluation needs of the Foundation. Duties include developing and guiding new analyses of Legacy youth and adult data, producing reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts that will contribute to the tobacco control literature, and managing contract research portfolios. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing a staff of approximately three, including two master's-level Research Associates and a Research Assistant. Additional duties include assisting the two Directors and the Senior Vice President.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the staff in serving the research and evaluation needs of the Foundation; participate in grant proposal development activities; develop and guide new analyses of Legacy data, including development of analytic plans and interpretation of results; produce reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts; manage contract research activities;
• Assist two Directors and the Senior Vice President of the department in the design and implementation of evaluation studies, including survey instrument development;
• Communicate research and evaluation findings to various audiences from a range of \ backgrounds, including tobacco control researchers, marketing experts, and policymakers; present research findings on behalf of the Foundation at major
  conferences, press events, and to scientific and lay audiences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD) in a health behavior-related discipline such as health education, psychology, health communication, economics, health policy or epidemiology OR have a master's degree and 5+ years of experience working in research and evaluation, including management experience. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across interdisciplinary teams and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Quantitative research methodology experience is a must; experience in tobacco control is desirable.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Salary commensurates with experience with EXCELLENT benefits.
Interested applicants should submit cover letter with salary history, resume and three references to:

VP of Human Resources
Attn: Asst. Director of Research # 1001
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
jobs@legacyforhealth.org
No telephone calls.

Equal Opportunity Employer