Job Description

Joyful Jobs is recruiting on behalf of Bag It, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering those impacted by cancer. The Manager is a major and important role of patient advocacy in developing partnerships with new healthcare providers and others to expand the distribution of Bag It cancer patient education bags across the U.S. Knowledge of the oncology healthcare system and comfort speaking with medical providers, key stakeholders and decision makers are valuable. 

Full-time, flexible hours as some evenings and weekends will be required, some travel required, remote work location okay. 

Duties will include but are not limited to:

1. THE BAG IT BAG

Bag Distribution (Primary focus - about 80% of time):

• Collaborate with the Program Director/ED to create & execute a plan to expand distribution outside of AZ. 
• Build relationships with key stakeholders/decision makers and liaise with them to acquaint them with the Bag It program and establish them as a bag distributor
• Provide staff training to new medical providers & other bag distributors
• Work with distributors to solicit feedback from providers and their patients
• Ongoing collaboration with providers and others utilizing bags to ensure consistent distribution of bags to patients

Bag Components:

• Provide input on changes/updates to bag content
• Participate in review of bag (every 18-24 months)
• Customize bags as needed with new medical providers
• Collaborate with team to create, review & update content for cancer-specific bags as available
• Collaborate with other organizations to create cancer-specific bags

2. COMMUNITY/OUTREACH:

• Increase the visibility and awareness of Bag It in the cancer community
• Represent Bag It as requested at conferences and other events (attend, present)
• Attend relevant partnership meetings to connect with key stakeholders
• Attend educational events as appropriate
• Provide content for website, marketing and communication purposes as needed
• Participate in local/statewide committee(s) as appropriate

3. ORGANIZATIONAL:

• Provide input/content on communication pieces, monthly newsletter & website 
• Participate in team meetings
• Be a team player and assist with fundraising events, community events, and others as needed

4. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

SALARY: $35,000 - $40,000 

Bag It is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for employees and volunteers without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age or disability.  All qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar sales role for a health-based organization or nurse/patient navigation/social work, preferably in cancer patient advocacy/education or related supportive role
• Ability to work collaboratively in a (remote) team environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural needs & work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills
• Computer skills: Proficient in Google based programs, Zoom, email
• Exhibits a passion and excitement over cancer advocacy work. Has a can-do attitude
• Negotiation and sales skills 
• Plans, organizes, schedules in an efficient and productive manner. Focuses on key priorities
• Strong presentation skills to convey Bag It’s mission to providers and other distributors
• Comfortable seeking out and communicating with potential medical provider distributors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health-related field (e.g., public health, social work, etc.) with at least 3 years of experience
• Spanish Bilingual – reading, writing and speaking
• Background in oncology and delivering patient education advocacy programs
• Experience with project management and nonprofit work

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.