We Breathe Tobacco Program Coordinator– Los Angeles or Sacramento, CA
Position Summary:
The CA LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network, a program of Health Access Foundation, seeks a dedicated and energetic candidate to take a leadership role as Program Coordinator for the We Breathe: Supporting Tobacco-Free LGBTQ Communities project and advance LGBTQ health equity through education, outreach, and advocacy. In addition to supporting the overall health equity goals of the CA LGBT HHS Network. This position will specifically work on a project of the CA LGBT HHS Network to reduce LGBTQ tobacco related health disparities through education, outreach, media, and systems changes.
The Tobacco Program Coordinator will be a skilled coalition organizer and policy advocate. Strong communication skills, work ethic, and passion for LGBTQ health and equity is essential. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and experience handling a great deal of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications.
The position can be based in either Los Angeles County or Sacramento, CA with a hybrid work structure. This position will include occasional travel to other parts of California, including overnight trips, and will be directly supervised by the CA LGBTQ HHS Manager of Programs with oversite from the CA LGBTQ HHS Director.
Specific responsibilities include:
Qualifications and Requirements:
We know it’s common for women, femmes, Black, Black/Brown, TGI, and formerly incarcerated folks, and/or LGBTQIA2+ individuals to not apply for positions unless they believe they have every competency. Whether or not you meet all of the competencies/qualities, we welcome you to apply. We don’t expect candidates to meet every qualification or preference. We also value non-traditional career pathways.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, as multiple telephone conversations and normal office equipment continue throughout the day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a full-time position that may require work outside of the typical 9-5 workday (i.e., weekend and evening events). Work may be completed remotely, and/or from Health Access offices.
Compensation & Benefits:
The anticipated salary range is $67,000 – $78,000. However, depending on qualifications, a successful candidate can be hired above or below this range.
Benefits include:
Expected Start Date: May 1, 2023
About Health Access:
Health Access is the state-wide health care consumer advocacy coalition working for quality, affordable health care for all Californians. Our coalition consists of organizations representing seniors, children, people with disabilities, immigrants,
communities of color, LGBTQ people, health care professionals, people of faith, labor, and working families. Health Access offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits including health, life, and disability insurance, 401k savings plan, and a fastpaced but casual work environment. For over 30 years, Health Access has been a leader in the state’s health care reform movement, most recently as the lead coalition working to pass, implement, and defend the Affordable Care Act in California. Health Access was the leading sponsor of the California HMO Patient Bill of Rights, the Hospital Fair Pricing Act, and worked to expand and preserve Medi-Cal and Healthy Families health coverage.
Promoting diversity is integral to the mission of Health Access. Health Access seeks applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Health Access embraces equality of opportunity and treatment for all employees in all employment matters.
Grant Funded Positions Disclosure: Positions funded by external grants are subject to immediate conclusion if the grant funding ceases.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references to jobs@health-access.org. When applying, please write “We Breathe Tobacco Program Coordinator” in the subject line.