Community Manager-Health Initiatives

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

We are seeking a Community Manager to help us achieve our mission in the Victoria area and surrounding communities.

Community Manager-Health Initiatives:

•Uses sound community development principles to increase awareness of and utilization of ACS programs and services with the ultimate outcome being reduction in community cancer mortality and incidence and measurable improvement in quality of life for cancer patients and caregivers.

•Utilizes project management skills in the development, implementation, evaluation, and tracking of action plans to coordinate with objectives.

•Acts as a credible resource person able to represent and implement all aspects of American Cancer Society health initiatives interventions (event planning/implementation, cancer education/awareness, etc.).

•Collaborates in a team effort to help achieve the goals of volunteer recruitment, advocacy, and income development, including interfacing health initiatives programs with local fundraising events.

•Seeks out opportunities to better serve diverse constituents affected by cancer.

•Effectively promotes the American Cancer Society to community members, potential donors, and business partners within the region.

•Establishes and supports collaborations, coalitions, and volunteer partnerships which further the health initiatives goals of the Region, while preserving the identity and visibility of the American Cancer Society.

•Submits timely and accurate reports adhering to ACS reporting guidelines for all Health Initiatives program records, data and information requests. Keeps appropriate and accurate project and volunteer records.

•Proactively and assertively addresses issues as they arise including problem solving and conflict management.

•Performs other duties as assigned by Regional Director.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•At least one year of relevant work experience.

•Prior work experience with volunteers preferred.

•Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work diverse individuals and groups.

•Strong customer relationship and public speaking skills.

•Remains composed under stress and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments.

•Solid project management (time management/ organizational) skills.

•Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a positive, focused, and timely manner. Proactively addresses issues as they arise.

•Ability to analyze and integrate information from relevant sources and make appropriate decisions.

•Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office and other software applications, Internet-based applications and computer equipment.

•Frequent travel required; some overnight required.

The American Cancer Society offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Interested candidate email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Shannon Fischer, Director of Recruitment at [Click here for email] or mail to:

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105