Employment Opportunities now available at the Komen Phoenix Affiliate

The Komen Phoenix Affiliate is looking for skilled individuals who will work as active members of the Affiliate Team in achieving the Komen Promise of ending breast cancer forever.  Positions are listed below and require specific experience and qualifications.

FOR ALL POSITIONS

To submit your interest:

• List position of interest in e-mail subject line
• Submit cover letter and resume via e-mail to employment@komenphoenix.org
• No phone calls or hard copies will be accepted
• Deadline for submissions - August 19, 2011
   

Community Health and Mission Programs Director - Full Time Exempt.  Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Affiliate’s mission programming, including grant making, community outreach, education programs and public policy initiatives.  This position requires an ability to build strong relationships with community organizations, volunteers, colleagues, public policy makers, other funders and the health care community.  In addition, this positions leads the Affiliate’s staff and volunteer resources to implement educational outreach, inclusion efforts, the community needs assessment and other special initiatives, thus driving the Affiliate’s efforts to close the gaps as identified in the Komen Phoenix Community Profile.  For a detailed job description click here.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Masters Degree in Public Health
At least 5 years grants management experience
At least 5 years experience in program development and implementation within the healthcare milieu
Non-Profit Experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
Valid driver's license and access to transportation

 Candidate will also possess:

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with healthcare facilities and community organizations.
• Comfort discussing breast health, cancer and related topics.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong problem-solving, priority-setting, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with focus on details and follow through to completion.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with volunteers.
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft office suite, email, internet, web based reporting tools, and previous experience with database systems.
• Ability to travel within Affiliate service area, and work flexible hours (some evening and weekends)
• Travel, evening and weekend work required.
   

Grants and Community Resource Manager - Full time exempt.  Under the supervision of the Community Health and Mission Programs Director, the Grants and Community Resource Manager provides day to day management and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure grants programs.  Additionally this position is responsible for developing evaluation systems and processes to produce appropriate evaluation outcomes for all related programs and activities, and acting as the first point of contact for those in need of information and resources.  For a detailed job description click here.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Masters Degree in Public Health preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in public health, psychology, sociology or a related field with experience in community health will be considered
Grants management experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Candidate will also possess:

• Strong computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) and facilitation skills
• Comfort with discussing breast health, cancer and related topics
• Strong problem solving, priority-solving, and decision making skills
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• An interest in and commitment to the Komen Promise/Mission and vision
• Ability to travel within Affiliate service area, and work flexible hours (some evening and weekends)