Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Remote OK
$80k–$83k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Program management, Project management, Cross-functional leadership, Budget management, Stakeholder management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$75k–$78k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Fundraising, Relationship building, Event management, Project management, Donor engagement
Alameda, California, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$75k/yr
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures…
Skills: Community Organizing, Public Policy Advocacy, Grassroots Campaigning, Spanish Fluency, Stakeholder Engagement
Detroit, Michigan, United States · Remote OK
$25/hr–$27/hr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Event execution, Relationship management, Financial management, Data systems, Volunteer management
Louisiana, United States · Remote Solely
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Strategic partnerships, Healthcare administration, Account management, Team leadership, Public health
District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$145k–$155k/yr
The Assistant Director oversees the Community Engagement team, including strategic planning, budget development, staff leadership, and performance management. Working collaboratively across Membership & Strategic Engagem…
Skills: Strategic planning, Budget development, Staff leadership, Performance management, Community engagement
Miami, Florida, United States · Remote OK
$70k–$80k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Fundraising, Relationship management, Donor engagement, Volunteer leadership, Strategic planning
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$24/hr–$27/hr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Fundraising, Event execution, Relationship management, Customer service, Operational support
Riverside, California, United States · Remote OK
$80k–$90k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Fundraising, Relationship building, Project management, Event execution, Volunteer engagement
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote Solely
$73k–$83k/yr
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures…
Skills: Campaign management, Legislative analysis, Strategic planning, Coalition building, Public policy
Iowa City, Iowa, United States · On-site
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Multitasking, Microsoft Office
Santa Barbara, California, United States · Remote OK
$80k–$90k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Fundraising, Relationship building, Event planning, Project management, Donor engagement
Salinas, California, United States · On-site
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Retail operations, Customer service, Point-of-sale systems, Inventory management, Donation processing
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · On-site
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Security procedures, Emergency response, Guest services, Night auditing, Communication skills
Phoenix, Arizona, United States · On-site
$85k–$110k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Corporate relations, Fundraising, Account management, Strategic planning, Relationship management
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK
$84k–$90k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Grants management, Financial analysis, Quantitative data analysis, Qualitative data analysis, Project management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
$110k–$120k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Donor relationship management, Planned giving, Fundraising, Salesforce, Strategic planning
Madison, Wisconsin, United States · Remote OK
$72k–$76k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Fundraising, Relationship management, Donor engagement, Volunteer leadership development, Strategic planning
Dallas, Texas, United States · Remote OK
$100k–$135k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Strategic leadership, Operational leadership, Team management, Account management, Relationship management
Kansas City, Missouri, United States · On-site
$85k–$110k/yr
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds an…
Skills: Corporate relations, Fundraising, Account management, Relationship management, Strategic planning
Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Remote OK
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The Program Manager provides end-to-end management of cross-functional programs, overseeing planning, execution, and continuous improvement. They coordinate internal and external partners while managing budgets, timelines, and data-driven reporting to ensure organizational goals are met.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in program or project management. Strong communication, organizational, and data analysis skills are required, with a PMP certification preferred.
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better 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.
· Plan, execute, and monitor programs and projects to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
· Coordinate internal partners across pillars, regions, and programs to define program scope, objectives, timelines, and success measures.
· Coordinate cross-functional and external partners, serving as a primary point of contact for program operations.
· Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, and documentation to track progress, risks, and dependencies as needed.
· Facilitate meetings, prepare agendas, document action items, and follow-up to ensure accountability.
· Identify and mitigate risks and barriers to successful program delivery; escalate issues as appropriate.
· Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for leadership and partners.
· Support contracting, vendor coordination, and resource management as needed.
· Use data and partner feedback to inform continuous improvement.
· Support trainings, events, or convenings as required by program needs.
· Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
· Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
· Certificate(s) or License(s): PMP Certification preferred
· Years of experience: 3 to 5 years
· Strong program and project management and organizational skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills.
· Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or initiatives with competing priorities.
· Ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
· Experience using project management and collaboration tools.
· Ability to analyze data, track performance metrics, and apply insights to decision-making.
· Proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and results-driven mindset.
· Occasional travel may be required (generally no more than to 10–20%).
· Primarily sedentary work involving extended computer use; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; ability to travel as necessary.
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.
ACS is home to the world’s scientific community — advancing, connecting, and empowering scientists.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) was founded in 1876 and is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization that represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of the chemical sciences. With more than 200,000 people in its global community, ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific societies and leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving chemistry enterprise and is the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professionals around the globe. ACS is dynamic and visionary, committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Its vision, a world built on science, was developed and adopted by the ACS Board of Directors, and fully complements its mission: advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity. ACS publishes numerous scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences, and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. It also gives more than $22 million every year in grants for research in petroleum and related fields. ACS plays a leadership role in educating and communicating with policymakers and the general public about the importance of chemistry in everyone’s lives.
Offices: 1155 16th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
ACS is home to the world’s scientific community — advancing, connecting, and empowering scientists.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) was founded in 1876 and is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization that represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of the chemical sciences. With more than 200,000 people in its global community, ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific societies and leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving chemistry enterprise and is the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professionals around the globe. ACS is dynamic and visionary, committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Its vision, a world built on science, was developed and adopted by the ACS Board of Directors, and fully complements its mission: advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity. ACS publishes numerous scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences, and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. It also gives more than $22 million every year in grants for research in petroleum and related fields. ACS plays a leadership role in educating and communicating with policymakers and the general public about the importance of chemistry in everyone’s lives.
Offices: 1155 16th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
