The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Community Outreach Assistant I

At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), our mission is to end cancer for life through exceptional patient care, research, and education. The Community Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in expanding access to cancer prevention and screening services by engaging directly with community members, fostering partnerships, and supporting health education initiatives throughout New York City.

Role Overview

• Serve as a key representative of MSK's community outreach and cancer screening initiatives, building trust and awareness within diverse communities.

• Conduct community outreach and provide education on cancer prevention, early detection, screening services, and available healthcare resources.

• Coordinate and support community-based events, health fairs, educational workshops, and outreach programs in partnership with local organizations.

• Engage and follow up with community members regarding appointments, screenings, referrals, and program participation.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and local leaders to strengthen community partnerships and expand access to care.

• Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing outreach activities designed to increase cancer screening participation and health awareness.

• Maintain outreach calendars, community engagement activities, resource directories, and program documentation.

• Collect, track, and report outreach and program data to support program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting requirements.

• Support special projects, educational initiatives, and research-related activities that advance community health and cancer prevention efforts.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Community Health, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.

• Experience in community outreach, community health, patient navigation, healthcare coordination, public health, nonprofit organizations, or related fields.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with community members, healthcare partners, and external organizations.

• Experience coordinating multiple projects, events, or outreach activities while managing competing priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data tracking systems, with strong attention to detail and documentation practices.

Core Skills

• Community engagement, relationship building, and stakeholder partnership development.

• Verbal and written communication skills, including health education and public presentations.

• Organization, event coordination, and project management abilities. 

• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with diverse and underserved populations.

• Data management, reporting, problem-solving, and follow-through in a fast-paced, community-facing environment.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. Hours vary based on community outreach events, which are typically held during the day and early evening. Flexible scheduling is available, with an ideal start time later in the day to accommodate evening events. Occasional weekend participation is required.

• Location: 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY

• Reporting to: Associate, Community Outreach

• To learn more about the Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities Service, please review: Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities Service | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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