The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare has a new part time (20 hours/week) opportunity in our Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Preventive Services for a team oriented individual to manage the implementation and educational projects of the Head Start National Center on Health (NCH) through product development, assistance with conference coordination, preparation of Web-based materials, and networking with our Head Start National Centers and national organizations regarding health message alignment, training and technical assistance efforts.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health, early education, child development, or related field required (Master’s degree preferred), at least 3 years experience providing technical assistance and developing educational materials and products for public health initiatives required, experience with Head Start programs or early childhood health highly desirable, community outreach, grants management, and meeting facilitation experience helpful, excellent organizational, diplomacy, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills required, proficient with MS Office and navigating the Web, ability to handle heavy workload and coordinate multiple projects within a timely manner. Some weekend work and travel required.
The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a very comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area.
Please reference position HR/CD/669 when providing a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
FAX: 847-228-5099
E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org
The AAP is an EOE/M/F/D/V Employer
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