Manager, Mission Volunteer Engagement

Looking for a rewarding career to make meaningful change? For more than 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been a powerful force fighting for a cure and providing critical support to patients and families. With a mission to end prostate cancer, ZERO advances research, improves the lives of all who are impacted by the disease, and inspires action. ZERO has been recognized among the Best Nonprofits to Work For by the NonProfit Times in ten out of the last eleven years. It’s clear we make supporting our team and community a top priority. Our commitment to providing an award-winning culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and diversity is unwavering. ZERO’s high responsibility and high freedom philosophy helps team members excel professionally and thrive personally while making a life-saving difference for those impacted by this devastating disease. Working at ZERO means more than a job, it means being part of an incredible community of people that inspires each other every day.  

Job Summary

In addition to supporting the volunteer needs of the Patient Program & Education, Government Relations, and Health Equity teams, the Manager, Mission Volunteers and Engagement will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing ZERO's expanded Mission Volunteer initiatives in communities with the highest screening and life outcome disparities for those living with Prostate Cancer. 

Position Type	Full Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried
Position Location	Remote (Travel 20% of the year)
Reports to	Director, Mission Volunteers and Engagement

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Program Management:

• Review and optimize the current Mission volunteer program
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit, train, and retain volunteers
• Create and maintain volunteer policies, procedures, and best practices
• Ensure volunteer staffing needs are met for pilot communities

Engagement and Outreach:

• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Committees (CECs) in each pilot community
• Identify and establish partnerships with local schools, community and faith-based organizations, and professional associations to source volunteers
• Engage with non-traditional community partners to diversify the volunteer pool

Training and Development:

• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs for volunteers
• Develop resources and materials to support volunteer activities
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers

Program Evaluation and Reporting:

• Track volunteer activities, hours, and impact
• Prepare regular reports on volunteer program performance
• Collaborate with the Director of Measurement and Evaluation to assess the program's effectiveness

Community Relations:

• Act as a liaison between ZERO and local community partners
• Represent ZERO at community events and meetings related to volunteer engagement

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of health equity issues and community-based programming
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Proficiency in volunteer management software and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in program development and evaluation
• Ability to travel to pilot communities as needed
• Exemplifies ZERO’s culture of humble, hungry and smart.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams/departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Non-profit Management, Social Work, Public Health, or related field
• Three to five years of experience in volunteer management or community engagement
• 3 - 5 years of previous experience supervising volunteers or managing paid staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Planning, Public Administration, Health policy, or similar field is preferred.
• 3 or more years of non-profit experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as computer printer, calculator, and copier.
• Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC, Veterans, individuals with Disabilities, and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at hr@zerocancer.org or by phone at 202-463-9455.