Outreach Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center invites applicants for an Outreach Specialist to support the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative. The role focuses on implementing evidence-based interventions and engaging partners across the cancer care continuum to improve outreach impact.

The position emphasizes collaboration with health systems and community organizations, coordinating events, and informing members about trends in cancer control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in community outreach, health education/promotion, or public health is required.
• Ability to communicate and establish relationships with a variety of audiences is required.
• Knowledge of common Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Outreach Specialist

Job Summary:

Join the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) and serve as an Outreach Specialist for the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative (WCC). The WCC is the state’s comprehensive cancer control program and statewide coalition of organizations working together to reduce the burden of cancer for everyone in Wisconsin. The WCC brings together statewide partners that address the entire continuum of cancer control in Wisconsin including prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship and priority cross-cutting issues.

Key Responsiblities:

• Support the implementation of the Wisconsin Cancer Plan 2020-2030 by engaging coalition members and partners to implement evidence-based interventions (EBIs) and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes.
• Serve as a content expert in identifying and implementing EBIs and PSE changes with partners across the cancer care continuum. Emphasis on collaborations with health systems and community organizations.
• Work effectively with internal team members and external partners including clinicians, public health professionals, cancer advocates, non-profit leaders, among others.
• Coordinate WCC events, including annual conference, with related logistics as needed.
• Inform WCC members of the emerging trends in cancer control through presentations, webinars, fact sheets, and other communication materials.
• Stay informed of changing research, trends, and evidence regarding cancer control.
• Provide reliable and timely assistance with WCC member-related requests.
• Represent the WCC at local and state cancer related conferences, trainings, and meetings.
• Foster a positive and organization climate and culture.

Why join us?

• Be part of anNCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, working with leaders in oncology research.

• Help patients access cutting-edge therapies and play a role in advancing the future of cancer care, where patients often have limited treatment options and access to groundbreaking therapies.

• Work on a team of dynamic and committed colleagues while supporting the implementation of outreach programs and policy, systems, and environmental changes (PSE), which will include strengthening partnerships, especially with healthcare systems and community clinics.

Additional Information:

• This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

• Travel Required - Must provide a valid driver's licence. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Carbone Cancer Center, Population Science, Outreach and Engagement

Our mission is a commitment to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Carbone Cancer Center has been an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. UW Carbone is an integral part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health, bringing together more than 330 physicians and scientists from 50 departments and nine schools to conduct research and translate laboratory discoveries into new patient treatments. UWCCC builds community by creating a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming environment in which all faculty, students, and staff will thrive.

Compensation:

• The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $58,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage. SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in community outreach, health education/promotion, or public health is required. Equivalent experience in undergrad/graduate school will be considered.

• Ability to communicate and establish relationships with a variety of audiences is required.

• Knowledge of common Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience in community engagement, health promotion, or public health

• Experience with implementation of cancer control, prevention, and screening programs is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred

Contact Information:

Devonne Tucker, [e-mail],

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