Job Responsibilities

Program Coordination  - 60%

• Develop and execute new and innovative community engagement programs that provide the community at-large with cancer education and information to better understand and connect to research at Masonic Cancer Center
• Establish and maintain constructive and engaged working relationships and act as a liaison between MCC and community partners
• Research and develop deliverable and culturally sensitive programming to underserved populations
• Support the current and existing programs the MCC Office of Community Outreach & Engagement participates in such as the MN State Fair, annual symposiums, and MN Science Museum exhibit
• Work collaboratively with MHealth Fairview Community Health teams to develop screening outreach efforts and cancer education
• Seek and establish opportunities for MCC to engage in cancer screening in the community
• Work collaboratively with Program in Health Disparities staff on community engagement cancer initiatives 
• Work with other staff and management to ensure that deliverables are met according to agreed upon expectations 
• Deliver evidenced based cancer education / interventions to communities
• Partner with COE leadership and  MCC Faculty in community partnerships and establishing opportunities to create bi-directional communication
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis

Event Coordination - 20%

• Coordinate MCC COE Annual forum in collaboration with Sr. Events & Program Coordinator bringing together MCC faculty, community partners, and community advocate, MCC internal/external boards
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, venue research; budget development; expense tracking; food and beverage; ancillary event management; registration services; team communication; A/V coordination; speaker management; event logistics; branded merchandise; vendor partnership; lead generation and reporting; and post-event analysis.
• Effectively communicate with vendors to identify cost-savings opportunities
• Work alongside communications and team to creatively promote programs, develop promotional media, flyers, and public service announcements

Coalition Building & Participation - 10%

• Active participation in CTSI CEARCH Committee including sub-committees to connect both units outreach goals
• Participate in coalitions and committees in the community that are relevant to strategic goals of MCC COE including but not limited to Hmong Healthcare Coalition, MCA Colon Cancer Committee, MN Smoke Free Generation
• Seek opportunities to share and connect community partners to MCC supported community based participatory grants

Administrative - 10%

• Support Cancer Health Equity Network (CHEN) administrative tasks and
• Maintains complete and accurate event and program reporting documentation 
• Create event budgets and track spending
• Maintain methods of outcome measurement and program evaluation tools to inform current and future programs
• Supports team in reporting CCSG outcomes and preparation of necessary reports
• Seeks grant / funding opportunities for MCC COE initiatives
• Completes administrative tasks related to program execution and implementation

We regret that this position does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Many choose to work at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about MCC, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: cancer.umn.edu.