The Program Manager reports to the Director of Publications and, in conjunction with the AJPH Editor-in-Chief, will lead the development and ongoing coordination of a health-equity–focused initiative by establishing and guiding an advisory board of key sector leaders and facilitating a community of practice. They will conduct comprehensive landscape analyses to identify and track prospective partners and participants. They will additionally play a central role in planning and delivering major program events, including the annual State of Science/State of the Public Health Union convening and recurring grant-writing workshops. The Program Manager will oversee the creation of a project website by researching platform needs, coordinating essential content and features, and serving as the liaison to software development experts. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and curating new publications to maintain a database of seminal literature, organizing and participating in biannual in-person meetings, and drafting manuscripts for publication.

This is a two-year grant-funded position, with the possibility of continuation based on funding and performance.

Generate and guide an 8-person advisory board consisting of key leaders in health equity selected from among journal publishers. Initiate, facilitate and grow a community of practice of thought leaders and journal leaders that will meet up to quarterly each year. Implement and lead activities as designated by the community of practice and advisory board, to include webinars, workshops, and digital media projects. Conduct landscape analysis to determine potential interested parties for the community of practice and establish a running list of potential candidates. Lead the community of practice in developing standards and best practices for implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion-based practices in publishing. Coordinate the development and exchange of Editorials between AJPH and other journals. Plan and facilitate annual State of Science/State of the Public Health Union event. Organize and facilitate grant writing workshops for journals and publishers that have lost federal funding. Direct the creation of an Equity Compliance website that will act as a central landing page for standards on ensuring equity in publishing. Act as liaison with RWJF personnel to ensure transparency and communication with the funding agency. Directs one assistant position. Perform other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree in Public Health or higher. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational abilities. Proficiency in project management tools. Strong time-management skills. Event planning experience. Proficiency with MS Office programs and statistical program packages (STATA, R Suite, etc). Physical Requirements: Requires occasional lifting and moving to 25 pounds. Travel: Must be able to travel to APHA HQ office; Travel to the Annual Meeting is required with other occasional travel possible. Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend work as job duties or projects require it.

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.

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• A writing sample;
• Salary requirement;
• At least 2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference (name, title, company name and phone number and email).

Vaccination Policy: New Hires and Employees must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

CLOSING DATE:    Open Until Filled

SALARY RANGE:   Mid to high-70's (salary commensurate with experience & 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.