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: Relationship management, Public health, Nonprofit management, Strategic planning, Community outreach
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…
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
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 account management, Stakeholder engagement, Public health policy, Medicaid and Medicare knowledge, Relationship building
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
Pacific Grove, California, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$30/hr
Mid level
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…
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: Procurement Operations, Team Leadership, Source-to-Pay, Contract Negotiation, Catalog Management
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…
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · Remote OK
$78k–$82k/yr
Senior
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…
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…
Associate Scientist II, Risk Factors and Screening Research - REMOTE
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Remote OK
$77k–$79k/yr
Senior
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: Statistical Analysis, Literature Review, Data Management, Statistical Programming, SAS
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, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Active Listening, Interpersonal Skills
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: Grassroots Organizing, Volunteer Management, Legislative Advocacy, Fundraising, Strategic Communication
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: Defensive Driving, Guest Services, Passenger Transport, Scheduling, Microsoft Office Suite
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, People Management, Relationship Management, Corporate Engagement, Volunteer Leadership Development
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…
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · Remote OK
$115k–$150k/yr
Senior
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 Strategy, Team Leadership, Corporate Partnerships, Major Gifts, Donor Relationship Management
Vice President, Development, San Jose/San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States · Remote OK
$130k–$180k/yr
Senior+
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 Strategy, Team Leadership, Major Gift Solicitation, Corporate Partnerships, Volunteer Management
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, Point of Sale (POS), Inventory Management, Donation Processing, Visual Merchandising
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…
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$80k–$85k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Paid time off, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Retirement benefits, Wellness programs, Professional development programs
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Remote in Michigan, United States
Responsibilities
The Associate Director builds and manages high-impact partnerships with health systems and community organizations to advance the American Cancer Society's mission. They lead the development of coordinated care linkages and implement evidence-based strategies to improve cancer prevention and treatment outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, or a related field. A minimum of five years of experience in health care or nonprofit management with a strong background in relationship development is required.
Full job description
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.
The Associate Director serves as a strategic connector and catalyst for advancing the American Cancer Society’s mission through high-impact partnerships across the cancer care continuum. This specialized role engages with primary care systems, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), community health centers, community-based organizations (CBOs), and volunteers to drive pillar metrics through collaborative relationships while influencing policies and strategies. As a frontline leader, the Associate Director plays a critical role in integrating pillar priorities, mobilizing partners, and aligning local efforts with national goals to drive coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. By aligning key performance indicators with organizational priorities, the Associate Director ensures progress toward pillar metrics and improved health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Build and manage high-impact relationships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community health centers, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance organizational priorities across the cancer care continuum. 30%
Lead development of medical neighborhoods and linkages of care within targeted communities, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered cancer care that improves access and outcomes. 20%
Convene and engage health systems, community champions, and diverse stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies, influence policy, and accelerate system-level improvements in cancer prevention and treatment. 20%
Provide technical assistance and share resources to support the implementation of evidence-based interventions and best practices. 15%
Cultivate and support health care and community champions to drive system-level policies and practices that increase access to care and improve outcomes. 15%
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree in public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofit management or equivalent
Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
Years of experience: Minimum of five years of experience in health care-related and/or non-profit management, administration, account management, with a proven background in relationship development and volunteer recruitment and mobilization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Extensive experience in cultivating relationships with health systems, community organizations, and volunteers to create urgency around cancer awareness, motivate action across the cancer continuum, and guide strategic initiatives.
Skilled in designing outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and conducting evaluations to ensure measurable impact.
Strong ability to represent the American Cancer Society effectively and professionally to health systems, cancer programs, administrative, agency, and community leaders, including working with disparate populations and diverse constituents.
Ability to use health center data, chronic disease trends, and interpret cancer statistics to inform strategic decisions.
Maintains current knowledge of scientific research and best practices through continuous learning, training participation, and engagement in enterprise and regional initiatives.
Skilled in applying knowledge of program development, outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and evaluations.
Demonstrates experience with state and community-based program planning and implementation.
Comprehensive knowledge of health care markets, insurance structures, managed care systems, primary care infrastructures, government policies including Medicaid, Medicare, and oncology payment models.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel, including evening and weekend work required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NA
The starting rate is $80,000 to $85,000. 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.
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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Improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1876
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
303,758
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
Improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1876
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
LinkedIn followers
303,758
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