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DEPARTMENT: Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:  In operation since April 1999, the American Legacy Foundation was created as a result of the Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco manufacturers and a coalition of 46 state Attorneys General.  Legacy’s mission is to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit.  The foundation’s mission is:

• To arm all young people with the knowledge and tools to reject tobacco.
• To eliminate disparities in access to tobacco prevention and cessation services.

Supported by the American Legacy Foundation, the Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies is newly established and will provide the needed research infrastructure to help facilitate the conduct of rigorous tobacco-related research.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Schroeder Institute for Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at the American Legacy Foundation invites applications for Research Scientist positions at any level of seniority (equivalent to academic rank of assistant, associate, or full professor).

The successful candidate will have an ongoing research program that could include a focus on expanding consumer awareness of evidence-based cessation interventions (social marketing, consumer demand, and communications research); improving treatment effectiveness (new and efficient treatment models, mechanisms to sustain long term cessation); or cessation-focused research with populations at disproportionate risk (e.g., those with co-morbidities, HIV/AIDS, racial/ethnic minorities). An earned doctorate in health, social, or behavioral sciences or a medical degree is required. Applicants should also have a strong record or demonstrated potential of scholarly research, including content-relevant peer-reviewed publications and prior external funding. Applicants must be excellent scientists who embrace team science and who can develop an independent, extramurally funded line of research that extends the mission of the Schroeder Institute.

In partnership with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health, Behavior and Society and other academic institutions, the recently established Schroeder Institute is envisioned as a transdisciplinary center for collaborative tobacco control research. The Schroeder Institute will play a national leadership role in shaping scientific priorities and conducting research, training, and policy studies in tobacco use. Under the direction of Dr. David Abrams, the Schroeder Institute will focus its attention on pressing and emergent challenges to research and policy that, if addressed, will be the key tipping points to making a stronger public health impact on reducing tobacco use. This exciting opportunity will enable successful candidates to participate in a unique and growing research environment that leverages partnerships among academic, philanthropic, community, and research groups.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Compensation packages are very competitive with EXCELLENT benefits. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until suitable applicants are identified. The expected beginning date is flexible.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a detailed letter stating their research strengths and interest in the position, and the names of three references to:

VP of Human Resources
Attn: Schroeder Institute #104
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
hr@americanlegacy.org
Please no telephone calls.
American Legacy Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT: Development

REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Development & Chief Development Officer

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled 

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:  In operation since April 1999, the American Legacy Foundation was created as a result of the Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco manufacturers and a coalition of 46 state Attorneys General.  Legacy’s mission is to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit.  The foundation’s goals are:

• To arm all young people with the knowledge and tools to reject tobacco.
• To eliminate disparities in access to tobacco prevention and cessation services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Director - Donor Relations, will be responsible for developing and managing income strategies and budgets for direct marketing and donor/member initiatives while expanding the organizations’ customer and donor base. These include paid and natural search, affiliate programs, partnership marketing/content integration programs, email marketing acquisition and retention programs, product data feed driven programs and other media-based business building activities.  The role will require a blend of fundamental and direct marketing skills, analytical ability, and excellent project management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a donor base by targeting audience segments in the formulation of acquisition strategies.
• Expert in the utilization of Raiser’s Edge to identify and prospect potential donors.
• Develop a creative approach and execution plans to implement an acquisition and direct marketing campaigns.
• Collaborates with internal departments to develop direct marketing programs.
• Identify and work with vendor(s) to develop an acquisition strategy.
• Seek out new partnerships for Co-Marketing opportunities.
• Leverage campaign insights and direct marketing experience to design mail and on-line campaigns, evaluate results and adjust new offerings.
• Supports the Senior Vice President, Development to define and implement recommendations to enhance/optimize integrated marketing model.
• Analyzes new business opportunities for donor expansion and makes recommendations to Senior Vice President, Development.
• Serves as Prospect Marketing lead on acquisition programs as assigned.
• Provides flexible support across all acquisition functions based on business need.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors degree is required with a minimum of 5 years experience managing acquisition and marketing campaigns for a fast growing company that utilized direct   response as a major funding source.  Experience in affiliate programs, audience segmentation, email and other online programs. Incumbent must possess strong PC skills that include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and expertise with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Salary is high $90's to low $100's based on experience with EXCELLENT benefits.  

Interested applicants should submit their resume with salary history and 3 references to:

VP of Human Resources
Attn: Director, Donor Relations #401
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
hr@americanlegacy.org
Please no telephone calls.
American Legacy Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Manager, Accounting

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled 

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:  In operation since April 1999, the American Legacy Foundation was created as a result of the Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco manufacturers and a coalition of 46 state Attorneys General.  Legacy’s mission is to build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit.  The foundation’s goal is:

• To arm all young people with the knowledge and tools to reject tobacco.
• To eliminate disparities in access to tobacco prevention and cessation services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Staff Accountant will perform various accounting and financial duties, primarily focusing on the Accounts Payable function which includes, but not limited to:

Disbursements

• Primary responsibility for processing all invoices received
• Secure proper personnel approval and accuracy for invoices, check requests, expense reports, and assign account codes to them
• Prepare manual checks in case of emergencies
• Forward system generated checks to an authorized signatory for signature
• Mail checks
• Process corporate and all individual Amex statements

Monthly Procedures

• Post appropriate vouchers to correct accounting period in accordance with accrued expense recognition (vouchers processed within first ten days of the following month)
• Notify supervisor of any material invoices received pertaining to prior months after the first ten days of the month
• Prepare entries for postage, process rent payment, etc

Other

• Process petty cash requests
• Assist with charitable filings
• Assist with various federal tax forms (i.e. W-9, W-2, 1099, etc.)
• Assist with account analysis and reconciliation
• Maintain all accounting files and keep log for grant folders
• Act as back-up in assisting with payroll if payroll person is out
• Respond to ad hoc requests by management
• Other special projects

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred. Candidate must have 3 to 5 years of related experience and be proficient in Solomon IV, must possess advanced computer skills (particularly excel spreadsheets), strong organizational and people skills, and must be detail oriented. ADP experience is a plus.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Salary is mid $40’s to low $50’s based on experience with EXCELLENT benefits. 

Interested applicants should submit their resume with salary history and 3 references to:

VP of Human Resources
Attn: Staff Accountant #701
1724 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 454-5597
hr@americanlegacy.org
Please no telephone calls.
American Legacy Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer