Tribal Public Health and Aging Associate

Tribal Public Health and Aging Associate The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2) is seeking to hire a Tribal Public Health and Aging Associate who will provide and coordinate support on various activities for IA2’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded American Indian & Alaska Native Brain Health Resource Center (part of the CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative), other IA2 projects, and additional opportunities that arise during the duration of the position. The Associate will work closely with the Senior Tribal Public Health and Aging Associate and the Director of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Projects in fulfilling the work of the organization. The primary focus of the position is to help with the coordination of public health focused services. This includes research and development of communications, health education, training, and outreach materials for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian populations and communities. In addition, this position will support the work of creating and sustaining partnerships while applying principles of community engagement and particularly Indigenous community engagement. The Associate may be tasked with events on Brain Health for our target populations. The main elements of the Public Health Associate duties involve communications, coordination with external partners and tribal entities, research tasks, project management activities, and technology support. Specific tasks may include coordinating webinars, assistance with coordinating and developing written health promotion and prevention materials, , copy-editing, fact-checking, formatting, and supporting development of graphics, researching and developing content for newsletters, web content, videos, social media, emails, fact sheets, issue briefs, blog posts, and guides with support for subsequent dissemination. The ideal candidate is a great team player who enjoys working in a small mission-driven work environment. S/he is tech-savvy, flexible, very organized, has excellent writing and verbal communication skills and is an independent thinker able to work across multiple professional communications and software packages easily and quickly. In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate will possess an understanding of, and alignment with, the values that shape Indigenous ways of knowing and world views, such as respect, honesty, patience, and humility, which are core principles of many Indigenous cultures. Cultural humility and cultural sensitivity are also a must. This is currently a 100% virtual position. Candidates who live outside of the DC Metro area are welcome. High-speed internet access and professional desk/office space must be in place before employment start date. IA2 will provide a company-owned laptop (if needed) with a suite of MS Office software and virtual conference software, including MS Teams and Zoom. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide project support and assistance for multiple public health and aging services projects. • Schedule meetings with internal and external participants and provide logistical support before and during calls, meetings, training, webinars, and learning communities, including technology set-up and troubleshooting, notetaking, and follow-up. • Create and coordinate events focused on providing Healthy Brain Initiative information to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian populations in different regions of the country. • Create and deliver emails, newsletter content, social media campaigns, information resource materials, and other publications. • Create and maintain website content and media. • Develop and edit written communications materials, including researching scientific and grey literature, copy-editing, fact-checking, formatting, and development of publications and graphics with support for subsequent dissemination, including content for newsletters, web content, videos, social media, emails, fact sheets, issue briefs, blog posts, and guides. • Conduct basic research activities to design and execute communications activities, including online searches, reviewing hard-copy resources, communications with external partners and literature reviews, surveys, focus groups, continuous quality improvement activities, data analysis, and other support work as assigned. • Prepare and assist with events, meetings, and training events. • File and retrieve documents, records, reports, and other correspondence; maintain filing system. • Assist with internal and external reporting. • Engage in special projects and other tasks as directed. Requirements, Preferences and Other Qualifications: • Experience working with American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian populations is highly preferred. • Commitment to culturally grounded ways of working, demonstrated through patience, respect, humility, and collaborative engagement with Indigenous colleagues and communities. • College degree in health, public health, communications, education, social services or other relevant areas of study, plus one-year professional work experience required. • Professional experience with dementia, or other aging-related health issues is preferred. • Strong commitment to health equity and racial justice. • Ability to work with diverse groups of people. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage many tasks simultaneously while completing them on time. • Experience with large event planning is preferred. • Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills. • Pro-active, collaborative, flexible, and creative work style to solve problems. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Must be proficient in written communication for document composition and proofreading purposes—familiarity with APA writing style and guidelines is desirable. • Must be proficient in technology with the ability to rapidly learn new programs and software, including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and management of virtual meeting software. Comfortable using Microsoft Windows operating system. • Skilled in organizing topics, and knowledge of social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) to leverage communications initiatives. Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian heritage certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors. Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): IA2 abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. This is a grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon funding availability. Job type: Full time Schedule: Monday to Friday, Business Hours w/ Some Flexibility Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per year Benefits: Paid time off, holidays, QSEHRA (Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement) US work authorization: Required Start: Immediate To apply: · Submit a current resume and cover letter specific to the position for which you are applying to: [email protected]. · Note your name and title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email. · No phone calls. Job Type: Full-time People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job