About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913,City of Hopehas grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis fornumerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includesTranslational Genomics Research InstituteandAccessHope^TM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube,InstagramandLinkedIn.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

The CCARE Program Manager is hired to supervise and manage COE activities and CCARE staff, program activities and research protocols. Manages, coordinates, develops, conducts and evaluates CCARE COE and community projects and health education programs, outreach efforts and materials. Manages and coordinates CCARE research protocols including management of recruitment, implementation of research interventions, data collection, data management, and data analysis. Manages research studies and programs and assists with reports. Manages all CCARE community partnerships, and all CCARE’s community engagement planning, process and implementation. Minimum seven years community health education experience and five-year experience working with diverse and underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manages and supervises CCARE staff, program activities and research protocols.
• Plans, develops, and evaluates culturally informed curriculum and training for staff and community partners. Manages, plans, develops, and evaluates health education and cancer control workshops, program and materials. Manages, plans, develops, implements and evaluates capacity building trainings for community organizations. Manages advertisement, implementation and follow up of participants for community events.
• Manages CCARE health education projects. Develops and maintains partnerships with appropriate community organizations, including serving on community advisory boards.
• Develops and manages the writing and preparation of grant proposals, reports, publications, and presentations.
• Manages and monitors status of CCARE projects and staff on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborates with various community agencies/organizations in order to promote/develop community-based participatory research and programs.
• Identifies and communicates important program management issues or problem areas to the Director.
• Demonstrates understanding of all professional and regulatory standards.
• Plans and coordinates CCARE conferences and community events.
• Communicates effectively with all staff, customers, and colleagues to meet organizational goals.
• Maintains current knowledge, skills, and competencies through involvement in professional continuing education activities.
• Uses resources efficiently.
• Manages department records, reports, and files.
• Disseminates clinical, educational and/or research findings through publications and presentations of various kinds within and outside the institution.
• Trains, manages, and supports CCARE staff.
• Provides specialized technical consultation to medical, research, and organization staff on development and evaluation of patient and community health education programs and materials. Leads and facilitates interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive community health education programs and integrate City of Hope into the community. Develop, select and evaluate print and multi-media community health education materials.
• Disseminates CCARE program information and resources to public via media interviews and articles.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, or related field with substantial coursework in Health Education, Health Sciences, Health Promotion or Community Education.
• Seven years community health education experience and five years’ experience working with diverse and underserved communities.
• Health disparities, preventive medicine, oncology, public health or comparable field or must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience/training as a Community Interventionist at the City of Hope.
• 1 year of experience in a leadership capacity.

Preferred education, experience and skills:

• Public health, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant.

Preferred Certification/Licensure:

• CPR Certification, Medical Interpretation, Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Additional Information:

• The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.