Mission Manager

American Cancer Society; Ponce (PR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

American Cancer Society is seeking a role focused on implementing cancer prevention and detection programs across a Southeastern Puerto Rico region, coordinating staff and volunteers, and engaging community partners to achieve mission targets.

The candidate will work with local accounts, manage relationships with health systems, and ensure successful events while coordinating with Development for fundraising efforts. Bilingual English/Spanish needed and extensive travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field required.
• 3+ years oncology or community health experience preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; willing to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enhance cancer prevention programs and partnerships.
• Coordinate staff and volunteer-based patient services in non-metro areas.
• Engage volunteers and collaborate with Development to boost events.

Skills

Oncology experience

Community health education

Volunteer management

Relationship management

HIPAA compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel willingness

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.

Salary: $32,700

This role oversees the Southeast Region, including the following municipalities: Aguas Buenas ,Adjuntas, Caguas, Arroyo, Canóvanas , Coamo, Cayey, Guánica, Ceiba, Guayama , Cidra ,Guayanilla, Comerio, Jayuya, Culebra, Juana Diaz, Fajardo, Patillas, Gurabo, Penuelas, Humacao, Ponce, Juncos, Salinas, Las Piedras, Santa Isabel, Loiza , Villalba, Luquillo, Yauco, Maunabo, Barranquitas ,Rio Grande , Aibonito, San Lorenzon, Vieques, Yabucoa.

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.