Program Manager, Environmental Health

Company: American Public Health Association
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

The program manager provides support to the Environmental Health Program housed in the Center for Public Health Policy to advance the work of environmental justice, health equity, and partnership initiatives. More specifically, the program manager will support grant-making activities to local community-based organizations working to advance environmental justice. This will necessitate coordination of events, meetings, and calls among a diverse set of partners, research, writing and communication activities, and grant deliverables and contract management.Assist the Deputy Director, Center for Public Health Policy with oversight of grant operational plans and budgets, coordinating and communicating with funders, submitting required reports, overseeing evaluation processes, and entering and managing related consultant and sub-grant contracts. Lead creation and coordination of a mini-grants program in partnership with funder and the National Council for Environmental Health and Equity. Support environmental health communications activities, including social media, webinars, and website maintenance. Develop and disseminate written materials and products to support the environmental health program, as needed. Support environmental justice initiatives within the organization as well as with external partners. Perform other duties as assigned.This is a grant-funded position scheduled to end July 31, 2025, though APHA will continue to work toward secured funding for this position.Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters' degree and at least two years of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of related work experience.
• Grant and budget management experience.
• Working knowledge of issues related to health equity and environmental justice initiatives.
• Experience working and collaborating with a diverse range of communities and partners.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative, team-based environment.Travel to the Annual Meeting is required with other occasional travel possible.Position is based in downtown DC near several metro stations. Hybrid work environment.Hours: 35 hours a week, full-time, Monday - Friday (daytime). Number of openings: 1.Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for this position should submit the following information at: .

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• A writing sample;
• Salary requirement;
• At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name, phone number, and email).Vaccination Policy: New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledSALARY RANGE: High 50's to low 70's (based on length of assignment). Salary commensurate with experience and job role. APHA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.
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