To Apply
Apply immediately through the Johns Hopkins University system.
- Include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- Inquiries or applications sent directly to PHA will not be accepted.
Job
PHA Program Specialist
PHA seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Program Specialist to help build an activated Planetary Health movement. This individual will have primary responsibility for leading Next Generation (youth) programming. In addition, the Program Specialist will work with a small team on member engagement—including orienting and onboarding new members and communicating with and providing programming for members. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.
The PHA team at PHAM 2024
About the Planetary Health Alliance
The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) is the leading organization at the forefront of Planetary Health, a new, rapidly growing global field focused on the human health impacts of our disruption and the transformation of Earth’s natural systems. PHA is a global consortium of over 500 institutions in 80+ countries with a focus on rapidly expanding our understanding of, and ability to address, these threats. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC, USA.
Community Building and Engagement
Help us build an activated Planetary Health movement! We are looking for someone to lead Next Generation (youth) programming. In addition, the Program Specialist will work with a small team on member engagement—including orienting and onboarding new members and communicating with and providing programming for members.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop strategy and design/execute programming for the Planetary Health Campus Ambassador program and the Next Generation Youth Council. Duties range from program design to mentorship of an international cohort of 50+ students.
- Oversee the PHA’s Next Generation Network team, including the Next Generation Youth Council and Impact Fellows.
- Conduct outreach (including presentations) to expand the PHA community and onboard new members monthly.
- Design and implement stakeholder annual surveys, needs assessments, and other similar efforts to ensure that PHA resources are effectively and strategically used to support the evolving needs and priorities of its members.
- Ensure that Next Generation and membership programming are aligned with broader organizational objectives and programming (e.g., Regional Hubs, Planetary Health Annual Meeting).
Program Specialist Role
Program Specialists independently manage the planning, implementation, and execution of a significant program within a department. The Program Specialist is responsible for all administrative and financial functions, events, reporting, supervision and/or oversight of operational staff with program responsibilities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for setting goals and planning to meet program objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee timelines for all special activities, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Develop budget and manage program expenses, projections, and reporting.
- Plan and manage outreach activities and internal events, working with vendors and internal resources as needed.
- Create, develop and expand communications via websites, social media channels, and publication materials as needed.
- Represent the program internally and externally.
- Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities.
- Monitor, evaluate and implement business practices and procedures to support the day-to-day operational needs of the program.
- Review and evaluate program needs, while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Manage and oversee the timely compilation of annual reports and work plans.
- May supervise and/or oversee operational staff with program responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
This position will require occasional travel and may require shifting working hours to accommodate international calls.