Mission Manager

American Cancer Society; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

American Cancer Society is seeking a Health Programs Coordinator to implement prevention and detection initiatives across Puerto Rico. The role involves coordinating staff and volunteers, managing community partnerships, and ensuring program outcomes align with mission targets.

Strong collaboration with development and event teams will be essential to maximize patient and survivor engagement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field and 3+ years in oncology or community

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree, preferably in health care.
• Minimum 3+ years in oncology or community health education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cancer prevention and detection program activities in PR.
• Manage staff and volunteers, and oversee data reporting and contracts.
• Collaborate with Development and event teams to boost patient participation.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Executes implementation activities for programs to priority accounts and communities of focus within ACS PR (e.g. quality of life (QoL), prevention/detection programs). Accountable for mission targets and cancer control through relationship management and engagement of locally based accounts and other community-based assets. Strong collaboration with Development staff to maximize event success. Ensures goal achievement through the engagement and mobilization of volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Executes and enhances cancer prevention and detection programs, monitors return on investment in specific communities, identifies innovative solutions for quality-of-life needs, implements operational improvements for ACS PR, delivers results through systems, accounts, and collaborators, and adjusts plans and resources to ensure the achievement of objectives and user satisfaction. (40%)
• Coordinates the delivery of staff and volunteer-based patient service programs in non-metro areas (including Reach to Recovery, I Can Cope, lodging and other projects and activities), manages local collaborations with health systems, oversees data registration with monthly reports, and administers event contracts in accordance with insurance certificate guidelines. (40%)
• Ensures ACS PR staff integration to strengthen community presence and mission impact. Engages supports, and develops volunteers to effectively manage committees, programs, and services. Collaborates with the Development Manager and Event Lead to enhance patient and survivor participation and event success. (20%)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree preferably in health care related field.
• Years of experience: 3+ years of experience in oncology, community health education or related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in a range of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach by building partnerships and effectively working in medical settings and interacting collaboratively with medical teams with knowledge of healthcare systems, and medical terminology and oncology patients and families.
• Experienced in managing complex, high-pressure, and time-sensitive situations with a proven capacity for effective problem-solving.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations, collaborates effectively with hospital liaison and ACS systems staff, acts in the best interest of patients and the organization, projects a positive image of the American Cancer Society, and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• In case of emergencies, willingness and being able to work extended hours.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Extensive travel within geographic areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to transport materials to various event/meeting sites.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.