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Women's Cancer Resource Center · 15 hours ago

Program Manager - Community Outreach & Wellness (African American)

The Women’s Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women diagnosed with cancer through holistic programs and services. The Program Manager – Community Outreach & Wellness will expand access to supportive services for African American women and nonbinary individuals impacted by cancer, focusing on outreach, community education, and supervision of navigation staff and volunteers.
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Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with African American community-serving organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based groups, and community leaders
Conduct outreach and deliver presentations in community settings to increase awareness of available cancer support services
Represent the organization at community events, health fairs, and partner meetings
Collaborate with communications staff to develop and adapt outreach materials that are culturally responsive and aligned with the needs and experiences of the African American community
In collaboration with the navigation team, plan, implement, and oversee culturally responsive wellness programs for African American women and nonbinary individuals with cancer, adapting programs to address emerging unmet needs identified through direct client engagement
Integrate community input, lived experience, and best practices to inform program design
Ensure programs promote health equity and address barriers such as language access, transportation, and cultural stigma
Coordinate program logistics including facilitators, schedules, materials, and participant communications
Proactively engage in learning the navigation role, including client needs, lived experiences, and community resources, to support navigator effectiveness and develop strategic community partnerships that reduce barriers and close gaps in care
Supervise and support a navigation staff and volunteer team of 4–6 to ensure effective, client-centered delivery of direct services
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers supporting outreach, wellness programs, and navigation services
Foster a supportive, culturally humble, and trauma-informed team environment
Ensure staff and volunteers adhere to organizational policies and best practices
Track program participation, outcomes, and community impact related to African American-focused services
Support grant reporting and data collection related to health equity and outreach initiatives
Work closely with the Deputy Director and cross-functional teams to align programs with organizational goals
Participate in organizational planning and continuous improvement efforts

Qualification

Community outreachProgram managementSupervision of staffPublic speakingCulturally responsive programsHealth equityCompassionate approachTrauma-informed approachesRelationship-buildingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, community health, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience, which may include community-based or lived experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach, program management, or social services
Experience working with African American communities and addressing health disparities
Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
Strong public speaking and community engagement skills

Preferred

Experience working with individuals impacted by cancer, chronic illness, or women's health
Experience developing culturally responsive or equity-centered programs
Familiarity with trauma-informed and community-based approaches

Benefits

100% coverage of medical, dental and vision
A SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, with 2% of salary employer contribution
Long-term disability
Vacation and sick time
Thirteen paid agency holidays and a floating holiday for your birthday

Company

Women's Cancer Resource Center

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The Women’s Cancer Resource Center (WCRC) improves equitable access to cancer information, support and care.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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