Director, Health Equity Community Outreach and Engagement Programs, Projects, and Initiatives

At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, DEI Strategy, Insights, and Innovation, the Director of Health Equity Community Outreach and Engagement Programs, Projects, and Initiatives will lead a dedicated team to enhance the American Cancer Society's efforts in reducing disparities in cancer through targeted community outreach and engagement. This role involves strategic leadership, comprehensive management of health equity programs and projects, and development of innovative community-based initiatives. This remote position provides a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to impact health equity across diverse communities significantly.

*This is a remote position*

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Develop, collaborate and execute a comprehensive health equity community outreach and engagement strategy that aligns with ACS's overall health equity goals.
• Ensure that all programs, projects, and initiatives effectively address the specific needs of diverse communities affected by cancer.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and scale successful initiatives to maximize impact.

Team Management and Development

• Directly manage the Health Equity Community Outreach and Engagement team, setting clear goals and expectations.
• Cultivate and maintain an equitable and inclusive team culture through exceptional people management, fostering a sense of belonging, trust, and shared purpose that contributes to outstanding team performance.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, training, and development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure accountability and alignment of team members.
• Support management of related budget, forecast, and expense oversight to ensure sustainability.

Program, Project, and Initiative Development, Innovation, and Management

• Design and launch comprehensive health equity programs aligned with ACS's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure cohesive integration of health equity elements into existing programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate and refine programs, projects, and initiatives based on feedback, results, and evolving health equity best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing health equity programs, projects, and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and optimizing impact.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities in health equity that can be leveraged to develop new outreach programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Incorporate data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback to continuously refine and enhance health equity offerings.
• Pilot innovative approaches to community outreach and engagement and measure their effectiveness in improving health outcomes.

Community Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with multi-sectoral leaders, organizations, and other key stakeholders to promote and expand outreach and engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to co-create programs that increase cancer prevention, early detection, and care in underserved populations.
• Represent ACS at key community events, public speaking engagements, and educational opportunities to raise awareness and support for health equity initiatives.

Strategic Partnerships

• Drive a health equity partnership strategy that caters to ACS's priority communities.
• Collaborate with the ACS enterprise to establish and foster existing and new partnerships that align with health equity priorities and ACS' mission, revenue, and talent goals.
• Cultivate, support, and nourish health equity external collaborations with multi-sectoral partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective community outreach, engagement, and education of diverse communities that advance health equity.
• Provide oversight of high-profile health equity partner-centric strategies and activations.
• Define and track metrics and accountability measures to ensure alignment with ACS priorities and the realization of health equity and partner and stakeholder goals, including expanding outreach and engagement in diverse communities.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Implement robust quality assurance measures to ensure the highest standards of conduct for all community outreach and engagement activities.
• Monitor and report on program metrics to evaluate success and areas for improvement.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior leadership to demonstrate progress and impact of health equity efforts.

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in public health, health education, communication, marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in community outreach, public health, or related field focusing on health equity.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and direct a diverse team.
• Strategic thinker and doer with a focus on innovation and practical results.
• Proficiency in coaching and mentoring direct individuals and teams.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing effective community outreach and engagement programs, projects, and initiatives with diverse constituencies and communities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with a diverse array of stakeholders and community groups.
• Advanced project management skills, capable of simultaneously implementing and managing a large-scale program and multiple projects and initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for team management and external advocacy.
• Superior writing, oral communication, presentation, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership and building competencies.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of health disparities, community health interventions, and practical strategies for engaging diverse populations.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools to drive program design and decision-making.

SPECIAL MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel as needed for community outreach, engagement, and team coordination (estimated 40%).
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as required for community events and engagements.

The starting rate is $102,000 to $120,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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