Cancer Outreach/Education Coordinator

The Cancer Outreach and Education Coordinator is the lead representative for Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC) and is responsible for the operation and management of Vermont’s statewide cancer coalition. Additionally, this position will provide coordination and management for the University of Vermont Cancer Center’s Education and Training program.

This position operates with a high degree of independence and must possess the ability to maintain and grow excellent relationships with multiple constituents across the State of Vermont.

VTAAC

The coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the coalition and advising the co-chairs and executive committee members on progress and strategy. These include but are not limited to state-wide member recruitment and retention, meeting coordination and facilitation, providing oversight for coalition activities/projects, and grant/coalition progress reporting for Federal funding. The coordinator will develop and implement approaches that will lead to long-term measurable involvement between coalition partners in addressing cancer impacts in Vermont through implementation of the Vermont Cancer Plan.

The expectation for this position is that they will plan and operationalize day-to-day activities in support of goals with support from the Vermont Department of Health and a multitude of other statewide community partners. Provide leadership to community coalitions and committees across the state and at a statewide level.

This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with the University of Vermont Cancer Center’s (UVMCC) Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) component. In this role, the individual will implement and support activities and initiatives of the Associate Director for CRTEC and assist in administration of and coordination of cancer-related training within UVMCC and across the University.

Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of related experience in public health, community organizing or a related field. Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

• Time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up required.

Ability to identify and carry out tasks using judgment in prioritizing workflow and selecting methods

Proficient computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, data management and relevant social media platforms.