About the Role

The Childhood Cancer Society (CCS) is seeking a Project Manager – Art Department to guide creative initiatives that bring Adventure Ted™ and our mission to life.

This is an unpaid volunteer leadership role — but also an opportunity to build your portfolio with real-world creative project management experience at a nationally recognized nonprofit. You’ll manage projects that directly fuel fundraising campaigns, storytelling, and awareness efforts, impacting families battling pediatric cancer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee art and design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with CCS goals, timelines, and brand guidelines.
• Coordinate workflow between artists, designers, and cross-departmental teams to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Provide structure to the creative process by managing timelines, delegating tasks, and tracking deliverables.
• Support the creation of impactful visuals for fundraising, awareness, and donor engagement campaigns.
• Collaborate with CCS leadership to brainstorm and implement innovative strategies that enhance storytelling.
• Ensure all creative output strengthens Adventure Ted™ as a recognizable and inspiring brand.

• Proven experience in project management, team leadership, or creative coordination.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Mission-driven mindset with a passion for supporting families facing pediatric cancer.

• Ability to motivate and inspire creative professionals while maintaining accountability.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and project management tools (Trello, Discord, etc.).

• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.

• Familiarity with graphic design, illustration, or digital media workflows (a plus, not required).

• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning.

Why Join Us?

As a CCS Art Department Project Manager, you’ll:

• Play a leadership role in a nationally recognized nonprofit.

• Gain real-world creative project management experience to build your portfolio.

• Help create campaigns that inspire donors and bring hope to families nationwide.

At Childhood Cancer Society (CCS), a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit, we provide essential support to families facing the trials of pediatric cancer. Our origin traces back to a teenager's resolve to amplify family support after his own childhood health challenges. Today, CCS commits to delivering hope, emotional reinforcement, and financial aid to ensure no child endures the journey of cancer treatment alone.

Embodying our ethos of perseverance and optimism is Adventure Ted, our superhero teddy bear and official spokes-bear. He embodies the courage found in adventures, guiding children and families to maintain a positive outlook by embracing his motto: "See the adventure in all that you do." CCS not only strives to alleviate the burden of childhood cancer but also to infuse this challenging journey with a sense of adventure and possibility.