Outreach Coordinator (Remote)

About Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives in order to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment, and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What You'll Be Doing in the role of Outreach Coordinator (formally known at Komen as the Participant Engagement Administrator):

The Participant Engagement Administrator is a member of the Data Science team within Komen’s Mission division, which facilitates the use of a variety of data to fuel scientific discoveries and improve breast cancer outcomes.

The Participant Engagement Administrator provides administrative support of programs to cultivate relationships within the breast cancer community to increase awareness and support of Komen’s Big Data for Breast Cancer (BD4BC) Initiative. The BD4BC Initiative is designed to (1) empower the public with information and tools to make the sharing of health care data understandable and easy to do, (2) address challenges of incorporating big data applications into breast cancer research and clinical care and (3) use big data to fuel scientific discoveries and accelerate the delivery of equitable, patient-focused care. A primary goal is to increase the participation of diverse populations in research studies associated with this Initiative.

What You Will Bring to the Table

Support the team in building and fostering relationships with diverse community-based organizations, community leaders, and others to enhance awareness and support of Komen’s BD4BC Initiative.

Facilitate the participation of a diverse population of breast cancer survivors, people living with metastatic breast cancer and the general public in big data research studies and programs.

Help with the development of content for resource materials (e.g., brochures, presentations, etc.), traditional and social media, and other assets, as needed, to promote BD4BC programs.

Serve as a point of contact for and respond efficiently and professionally to inquiries about Komen’s BD4BC programs.

Facilitate the engagement of advisors, grantees, and partners in Komen’s BD4BC programs. Prepare and distribute bios, rosters, resource materials and other assets to build and foster these relationships.

Support planning/coordination of focus groups to obtain patient/public perspectives that will inform the development and implementation of BD4BC programs.

Participate in internal and external events to recruit individuals to participate in Komen’s BD4BC programs.

Provide administrative support for Komen’s BD4BC Initiative to facilitate the participant engagement in big data research studies and programs.

Performs a broad range of administrative activities including scheduling, meeting planning and logistics (online and in-person), and communication across multiple program sites.

Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and budgets.

Prepare template documents, materials, reports, and other assets for assigned projects.

Maintain complete and accurate records using Salesforce or other contacts management systems and databases as appropriate.

Make travel arrangements and manage related documentation.

Track expenses and assist with identifying budget variances. Ensure accurate and timely vendor payments and expense reimbursements. Ensures consistency with department and organization policies and procedures.

Prepares progress and financial reports to support donor stewardship and other revenue generating activities.

Contribute to communications about Komen’s BD4BC Initiative to promote programs and support revenue generating activities.

Assist with collecting information and creating content about Komen’s BD4BC programs for press releases, blogs, social media, and other platforms, to keep stakeholders apprised of key accomplishments and activities.

Maintains website information for assigned programs and coordinates with appropriate Komen staff to update content.

Work collaboratively with other teams to deliver on specific programmatic needs, including program monitoring and evaluation, and coordinating ongoing internal/external communications.

Performs other duties as assigned and on time.

We Already Know You Will Also Have

Strong organizational and administrative skills; detail oriented. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to perform in a large, complex workflow with multiple deadlines, data points, and priorities.

Excellent interpersonal and communications (writing and speaking) skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at different organizational levels and from all walks of life. Instinctive service and customer relationship skills.

Intermediate level of computer/technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. Proficiency with contact management (Salesforce) and collaboration tools (Asana) preferred.

Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility and ownership for timely and high-quality work. Ability to follow instructions and execute plans.

A team-oriented attitude, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and proven ability to work in a matrixed, global organization with remote staff.

Shows positive approach to work, flexibility, innovation, cultural awareness, sensitivity to relationships, and confidentiality.

Work Experience: 2 – 5 years

Bachelor’s Degree: Health Education, Health Communication, Social Work, Social Science, Public Health, or related field

Preferred experience includes:

Experience supporting health research and/or scientific projects.

Experience working with diverse communities, particularly those underrepresented in research, including planning, and implementing meetings and targeted community engagement initiatives.

Experience in community relations and/or health education/communications with diverse stakeholders, such as external advisory boards, patients, community-based organizations, and alliances.

Experience in non-profit program management, including in planning and implementing targeted community engagement initiatives, preferably in a health or disease-focused organization

Proficiency in Spanish, a plus.

Travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 30% or more depending on our business needs.

So what's in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures. This is what Komen provides away from the computer:

• Competitive salary $40k - $55k, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, experience and geographic location.
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all of its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Additionally we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States. In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.

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