Community Outreach Manager

Community Outreach Manager

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

About LLS:

There are approximately 1 million people in the United States living with, or in remission from, blood cancer, which is the most common cancer diagnosis in children. The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. We are looking for a bilingual/bicultural Manager, Community Outreach to educate patients and health care professionals about LLS programs and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as liaison with community/regional oncology health professionals and treatment centers

Establish, coordinate and maintain strong relationships with hematologists/oncologists, oncology nurses and social workers in the major treatment centers throughout the Chapter's territory

Build relationships with local chapters of professional oncology associations

Build partnerships with community and health organizations and agencies serving leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma patients – including underserved populations (Latino, African American, elderly, downstate, etc.)

Develop and present informational sessions to hospital staff, community agencies, and professional organizations concerning LLS programs and information

Schedule and facilitate various LLS patient/professional education programs

Provide educational programs in Spanish for the Latino community

Recruit and train volunteers to carry out health care professional outreach activities

Responsible for the distribution of LLS information and promotional packets to oncology health professionals, community agencies, and professional oncology associations

Provide public services announcements, news articles, and advertisements for television, radio, and print media in coordination with Marketing & Communications (both local and Home Office), Patient Services and Senior Director, Mission Support

Handle a portion of incoming patient calls and First Connection Matches

Maintain and update Patient Services databases

Identify new resources for patient referrals

Maintain educational materials for distribution among patients, health care providers and the community

Encourage and model standard for cross-promotion amongst campaigns

Assist with various chapter events (i.e. Light the Night Walk)

Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and educate others on our goals

Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, or other health-related discipline with a concentration in community health or community organization; Master's Degree preferred

Minimum of 3-4 years experience in a nonprofit or healthcare setting

Bilingual/bicultural (English and Spanish)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experienced in presentations to multiple audiences

Capable of balancing multiple priorities effectively and meeting deadlines

Successful track record of developing strong working relationships with volunteers, health care facilities, and community organizations

Knowledge of the oncology community and service delivery in the Chapter territory

Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence

Highly organized and professional demeanor

Resourcefulness, promotions savvy and problem solving acumen

Good computer skills (word processing and database programs)

Strong attention to detail

Valid driver's license and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Kristi Anys

Senior Manager, Patient Services

Recruiting_ILC@LLS.org

Please include "Community Outreach Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. EOE