Career Opportunities

The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S. nonprofit organization focused solely on empowering people to stay ahead of cancer through prevention and early detection. Through research, education, outreach and advocacy, we have helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated.

The Foundation is rising to meet the challenge of reducing cancer deaths by 40% by 2035. To achieve this, we are committed to investing $20 million for innovative technologies to detect cancer early and advance multi-cancer screening, $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access to medically underserved communities, and $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options.

Research suggests that women and people of color may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage people who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at the Prevent Cancer Foundation to apply for these positions.

We thank you for your interest in working at Prevent Cancer Foundation. Please see below for current openings so you may join us to work toward a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.

Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Manager, Special Events

Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

SUPERVISED BY: Managing Director, Research, Education and Outreach

F.S.L.A. STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection works to accomplish the mission of the Foundation by ensuring the development of quality programs, communications and educational resources that advance cancer prevention and early detection and address health equity/health disparities. The team member functions as a spokesperson, thought leader, strategist, contributor to ‘telling the story’ of the Foundation, manager providing oversight and direction to direct reports, internal subject matter expert of the Foundation and a member of the management team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection works to accomplish the mission of the Foundation through its programs and projects. The Senior Director works to enhance the Foundation’s stature and visibility in the cancer community and in the eyes of the public. As part of the management team, the Senior Director helps to ensure smooth operation of the Foundation and to chart its future. The scope of work covers these functions:
2. Provides leadership and strategic direction for the focus areas of the Foundation based on trends in cancer prevention and early detection.
3. Remains current on research, analysis, guidelines and trends related to cancer prevention and early detection and regularly updates management team and Foundation staff on emerging data and findings.
4. Ensures the quality, accuracy, evidence-base, currency, coherence and social/cultural appropriateness of Foundation content, including educational materials, resources, campaigns and communications.
5. Assists in the development and design of program agenda/content/speakers for Prevent Cancer Dialogue, an annual signature program of the Foundation.
6. Represents the Foundation at conferences and with partners, to the media, to government, scientists and other stakeholders on broad range of priorities including but not limited to breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate and lung cancer prevention and early detection.
7. Establishes and maintains collaborations with national and international organizations that have a shared mission in cancer prevention and early detection.
8. Serves as a go-to spokesperson for the Foundation, providing interviews for print, radio or broadcast media as needed, sometimes with quick turnaround times. Also appears in Foundation social media and content.
9. Enhances the stature of the Foundation by serving on advisory groups of national cancer organizations (e.g., various National Cancer Roundtables, Workgroups, National HPV Vaccination Roundtable).
10. Develops new relationships and maintains or enhances existing relationships with key individuals and organizations.
11. Gathers input from internal stakeholders and external partners, including evolving data on risk reduction/risk assessment, emerging innovations related to early detection and ongoing research in cancer prevention and early detection.
12. Oversees the strategic direction, purpose and membership of the Medical Advisory Board. This group offers expertise on scientific developments within the field of cancer prevention and early detection and offers guidance on how to align Foundation initiatives to help make the most impact.
13. Ensures good stewardship of Division budget and resources, leveraging them where possible for maximum return.
14. Works in conjunction with Development to support creation of grant proposals aimed at cancer prevention and early detection programs.
15. Assists in the development and execution of ongoing data collection and evaluation plans and strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced degree in social sciences or public health with in-depth knowledge of health education and disease prevention/health promotion. Strong knowledge of cancer screening and prevention. Nursing degree a plus.

Experience: At least ten years’ progressive management experience, including management of projects, budgets and other resources in non-profit health organizations, with demonstrated achievement in public health settings; solid professional experience in program design and development, implementation, evaluation and public speaking. Desired experience with staff management or team leadership.

Special Skills: Excellent leadership skills, superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; solid grasp of research, theory and practice in cancer prevention and early detection; skilled negotiator.

SUPERVISION

Supervises: Senior Manager, Community Education and Conference Planning

Supervised by: Managing Director, Research, Education and Outreach

SALARY RANGE

Starting at $105,000 (commensurate with experience). Please share your salary requirements in the cover letter.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office. Work must be performed in the DMV area.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

TO APPLY

Only interested candidates who are seriously considering this role should send resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to jobs@preventcancer.org.

Emails should include “Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection” in the subject line.

Manager, Special Events

DEPARTMENT: Development

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Special Events

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: None

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

RANGE:  $60,000-$65,000

SUMMARY

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is seeking a Manager of Special Events who will work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Special Events and Major Gifts on all Foundation special events including the annual Gala.  The Manager will also serve as a liaison to third parties who are interested in hosting a beneficiary campaign or event for the Foundation.

• Assist Senior Director of Special Events in coordinating all aspects of the Foundation’s special events including but not limited to managing timelines, guest lists and coordinating marketing content as well as creating progress reports for each event.
• Manage all aspects of gala volunteer coordination, including but not limited to, staffing, recruitment, supervision, training and acknowledgement.
• Manage the gala silent auction, including soliciting items, maintaining the master list, creating write ups, uploading items on the silent auction website and printing the silent auction catalogue and day of materials.
• Serve as liaison to third parties interested in hosting a beneficiary campaign/event and steward ongoing beneficiary relationships.
• Manage prospect development and procurement of new beneficiary event partners.
• Create and maintain content on third party event microsites to ensure accurate information is reflected.
• Coordinate Awesome Games Done Quick deliverables such as videos and support the Foundation’s presence at the event.
• Manage event coordination/logistics for the Advocacy Workshop and other ad hoc advocacy events like hill days and industry roundtables.
• Assist with the creation of event budgets.
• Assist with the submission of sponsorship requests for events.
• Assist Senior Director of Special Events with Major Gifts related tasks and ad hoc events.
• Assist with the logistics and running of Board of Directors meetings under the director of the Chief Operating Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management preferred
• Word, Excel, Outlook required, CRM software (Raiser’s Edge) preferred.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy; excellent oral and written communication.
• Possess the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and problem solve quickly in a deadline driven environment.
• Experience working on large-scale events.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to work well with staff, volunteers and other internal departments.
• Comfortable engaging with high-profile guests, speakers and participants in a professional manner.

TO APPLY

Only interested candidates who are seriously considering this role should send resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to jobs@preventcancer.org.  Emails should include “Manager, Special Events” in the subject line.

REPORTS TO

This position will directly report to the Senior Director of Special Events and Major Gifts.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office. Work must be performed in the DMV area.   Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items and to walk short distances. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.