Lead Policy & Prevention Specialist - Chronic Disease Prevention Job

Lead Policy & Prevention Specialist – Chronic Disease Prevention

Are you a public health professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and community impact? This is a high visibility role where your expertise in chronic disease prevention will shape programs, connect divisions, and drive meaningful change across a broad portfolio.

What makes this role unique

This position serves as a key organizational resource responsible for developing education and resources, ensuring alignment across divisions, advancing foundational prevention strategies, and building internal and external capacity related to chronic disease prevention.

What we're looking for

Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with experience coordinating across teams and partner organizations
Advanced understanding of chronic disease prevention and health behavior change
Ability to synthesize complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of making public health concepts accessible
Strong organizational and project management skills with a proven problem-solving approach

What will set you apart

Experience providing training, technical assistance, or internal capacity building
Experience developing educational resources and communicating complex public health concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated experience leading programs, strategies, or cross-functional initiatives

Before you apply:
This role calls for a candidate who is comfortable working across both high-level strategy and hands-on execution. You’ll be an organizational expert on chronic disease prevention, which means being a resource to many people at once. If you're energized by being a connector, a capacity builder, and a strategic thought partner across a large public health division, this is your role. APPLY TODAY!!!

Hiring Range: $70,500.00 - $80,000.00 annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm, subject to change.
Telework eligibility may be considered upon successful completion of a 90-day introductory period.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

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Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree with a major in health education, public health, health promotion, public policy, nursing, social work or related field.
Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
Three years of professional-related experience.

Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree in health education, public health, public policy, or related field.
Previous leadership experience.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translation.
Demonstrated experience leading programs, strategies, or cross-functional initiatives.
Experience developing educational resources and communicating complex public health concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience providing training, technical assistance, or internal capacity building.

Licenses/Certificates
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
If a nurse, must have current Registered Nurse licensure to practice in the State of Colorado; nurses with compact licensure must meet all licensure requirements set forth by the Colorado Board of Nursing within ninety days of employment.
If a nurse, must possess and maintain a valid CPR Certification.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress

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