Cancer Coalition Coordinator

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative; South Dakota; On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account Options

South Dakota Retirement

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Job summary

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) seeks a Cancer Coalition Coordinator to support the South Dakota Cancer Coalition (SDCC). You will coordinate coalition activities, build relationships with healthcare organizations and partners, and help translate the South Dakota Cancer Plan into actionable public health initiatives.

You will lead task forces, facilitate meetings (in person and virtual), provide training, and help promote cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, or related field.
• Experience in coalition coordination and meeting facilitation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with Office software, databases, and data collection/reporting.
• Valid South Dakota driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support implementation of the South Dakota Cancer Plan through annual coalition work plans and activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen coalition participation.
• Lead coalition task forces and committees to advance shared public health goals.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate in-person and virtual coalition meetings, including preparing agendas and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Provide training, educational resources, and technical assistance to coalition members and partners.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship initiatives.
• Develop and distribute coalition communications, including newsletters, partner updates, educational materials, and success stories.
• Collaborate with coalition members to coordinate community outreach, public education, and cancer screening promotion efforts.
• Collect, track, and report coalition activities, partner engagement, and progress toward program goals.
• Work with program leadership and evaluation partners to assess outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and complete required reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Are you passionate about public health and making a meaningful impact in communities across South Dakota? Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is seeking an organized, collaborative, and motivated Cancer Coalition Coordinator to support the South Dakota Cancer Coalition (SDCC).

In this role, you will bring together community partners, healthcare professionals, and organizations to advance cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship efforts statewide. You'll coordinate coalition activities, support public health initiatives, and help turn the goals of the South Dakota Cancer Plan into meaningful action. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, organizing projects, and working with diverse partners to improve the health of South Dakotans.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage- $31.00 - $32.00

Job Type- Full-time, non-exempt

Work Location- South Dakota; Some in-state travel is required. Potential for minimal out-of-state travel.

Job Description

• Coordinate and support implementation of the South Dakota Cancer Plan through annual coalition work plans and activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen coalition participation.
• Lead and facilitate coalition task forces and committees to advance shared public health goals.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate in-person and virtual coalition meetings, including preparing agendas and coordinating follow-up activities.
• Provide training, educational resources, and technical assistance to coalition members and partners.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship initiatives.
• Develop and distribute coalition communications, including newsletters, partner updates, educational materials, and success stories.
• Collaborate with coalition members to coordinate community outreach, public education, and cancer screening promotion efforts.
• Collect, track, and report coalition activities, partner engagement, and progress toward program goals.
• Work with program leadership and evaluation partners to assess outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and complete required reporting.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of public health initiatives, coalition coordination, and meeting facilitation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and community partners.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and data collection or reporting processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations.
• Valid South Dakota driver's license.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Company Website

Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Roshal Rossman, 605-305-4523 or [e-mail].

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.