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We dare to imagine a world where no one dies of cancer. Do you dare to imagine with us?

We thank you for your interest in working at Prevent Cancer Foundation, where we share a vision of a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all. Please see below for open positions!

We are driven by a vision of a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all. Join us and help make this a reality.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S. nonprofit organization focused solely on saving lives across all populations through cancer 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.

Open Positions

 

 

POSITION TITLE: Events and Advocacy Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Development and External Affairs

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Special Events and Major Gifts and Senior Director, Advocacy and Policy

F.L.S.A. STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site in our Alexandria, VA office required for a minimum of 3 days per week).

SALARY: $45,000-$50,000. This is a full-time exempt position with competitive benefits. Benefits include, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Events and Advocacy Coordinator supports the successful execution of Foundation events and advocacy activities through strong logistical coordination, administrative support, and cross-team collaboration. This role assists with event planning, advocacy meetings and convenings, and select development and stewardship tasks, helping ensure a seamless experience for partners, donors, and stakeholders.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Events Support

  • Provide logistical and administrative support for Foundation events, including the annual gala, beneficiary events, briefings, board meetings, convenings and other cultivation or stewardship events.
  • Assist with event timelines, task tracking, vendor coordination and internal communications.
  • Support event registration, guest lists, RSVP tracking, seating coordination and/or name tags and post‑event follow‑up.
  • Assist with preparation of event materials such as run‑of‑show documents, briefing materials, signage and sponsor recognition.
  • Help track event expenses, invoices and documentation.

Advocacy Support

  • Support the planning and execution of advocacy‑related activities, including congressional briefings, Hill visits, workshops, roundtables, webinars and partner engagement.
  • Assist with coordination of materials, scheduling, notetaking and logistics for advocacy meetings and events.
  • Maintain advocacy contact lists and support the Advocacy newsletter.

Development & Fundraising Support

  • Provide administrative support for development activities, including donor acknowledgments, data entry and stewardship tracking.
  • Support the preparation of fundraising and stewardship materials, reports and presentations.
  • Coordinate with Development staff to ensure timely follow‑up with donors, sponsors and partners.
  • Assist with prospect research and preparation of background materials, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1-3 years of experience in event coordination, advocacy, development, or nonprofit administration.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Availability for occasional evening or event-related work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience supporting events, meetings or convenings (logistics, registration, materials).
  • Experience in a nonprofit or advocacy organization.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems, event registration platforms or webinar tools.
  • Interest in public health, advocacy or nonprofit fundraising.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
To apply please send cover letter, salary requirements and resume to jobs@preventcancer.org

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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.

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