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.

Leads the planning, execution and scaling of community-based health equity initiatives across the American Cancer Society. This role manages strategic programs including Health Equity Ambassadors (HEA), Pfizer Change the Odds (CTO), and expansion efforts in priority communities (e.g., Puerto Rico and Indigenous populations). Success in this role is defined by the ability to operationalize community-driven strategies, strengthen partnerships and deliver measurable impact in cancer prevention, screening and clinical trials awareness while advancing ACS health equity priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads program execution and project management for health equity initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines and budgets. (25%)
• Manages national and regional partnerships (e.g., Pfizer CTO), ensuring grant deliverables, metrics and relationship stewardship are achieved. (20%)
• Coordinates community-based activations and outreach strategies, including ambassador cohorts, listening sessions and culturally tailored programming across priority populations. (15%)
• Develop and enhance training tools and resources, including HEA Resource Hub, Ambassador toolkits and training modules to support scalable implementation. (15%)
• Supports expansion efforts in priority markets (e.g., Puerto Rico, Indigenous communities), including recruitment strategies, partnership development and operational planning. (10%)
• Monitors, evaluates and reports program performance, tracking outcomes, documenting learnings, and contributing to data-driven decision making and storytelling. (10%)
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration across ACS teams and external partners to ensure integrated program delivery and alignment with health equity goals. (5%)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, project management, health education, or related field.
• Preferred Degree: Master’s degree in public health (MPH), business administration (MBA), or related field with a focus on health equity or population health.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management, with demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in health equity, public health, or community-based settings.
• Proven experience managing grant-funded programs, including tracking deliverables, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Experience designing and implementing health equity or community outreach programs, particularly in underserved or priority populations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage partnerships with community-based organizations, healthcare systems, and cross-sector stakeholders.
• Experience translating strategy into operational execution, including timelines, tools, and scalable models.
• Familiarity with data collection, evaluation frameworks, and impact measurement in community or public health programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Strong project management and operational execution skills across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Knowledge of health equity, social determinants of health, and community engagement strategies.
• Experience working with community-based organizations, healthcare systems, or public health programs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop culturally relevant programming and training materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Up to 10-15% travel to support community activations, partner engagement, and program implementation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel and attend in-person meetings, events, and community activations.
• Occasional standing, walking, and lifting materials for outreach events.

The hourly rate for this position is $40-$55. 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.

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.