Vice President, Community Outreach and Engagement

Organization Overview

Are you seeking a fulfilling career that creates a meaningful impact? For over 25 years, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been a driving force in the fight against prostate cancer, offering vital support to patients and families impacted by prostate cancer. As the premier national nonprofit, ZERO drives research, enhances the lives of those affected by the disease, and sparks advocacy. With consistent recognition as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For by the NonProfit Times, our focus on supporting our team and community stands out. Our dedication to fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and camaraderie remains steadfast. At ZERO, our philosophy of high responsibility and high freedom empowers team members to excel in their careers and personal lives, all while making a significant impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Joining ZERO means becoming part of a remarkable community where individuals inspire each other daily, transcending the typical job experience.

Position Summary

ZERO is committed to breaking down barriers, empowering historically excluded communities, and improving prostate health outcomes. We're launching a bold, first-of-its-kind initiative to address prostate cancer disparities through community engagement, strategic partnerships, and sustainable solutions.

In this leadership role, you’ll build and lead a team driving the outreach and engagement strategy for this transformative effort. We’re looking for innovators and builders ready to create lasting change and tackle challenges at their roots. If incremental progress isn’t enough for you, this is your chance to make an impact.

ZERO strives to empower our team through three key values which are being humble, hungry, and smart. Our team members demonstrate they are humble by working together and defining success collectively. They are hungry to advance our mission, while going above and beyond. In addition, they are emotionally smart by understanding how their actions impact others.

This role will report directly to the Chief Mission Officer and will work closely with the Mission Team to support ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer. 

This position is based remotely and will require nationwide travel approximately 20% of the time.

Position Type	Full Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried
Position Location	Remote (with 20% travel throughout the year)
Reports to	Chief Mission Officer
Direct Reports	Mission Team
Peers to this Role	Vice President, Patient Programs & Education Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy Vice President, Field Revenue Vice President, Events & Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Vice President, Operations Vice President, Marketing

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for community engagement and outreach for communities with the highest disparities in screening, treatment, and life outcomes for those living with a prostate cancer diagnosis
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of community-based programs and interventions in these communities of focus
• Collaborate with national partners and stakeholders to advance the goals and support reaching targeted outcomes for this initiative

Program Management:

• Direct the implementation of programmatic interventions across the continuum of care
• Supervise and support the work of the Community Engagement and Outreach Team and the community-based engagement committees. 
• Ensure alignment of local initiatives with the framework for the national initiative and with the goals and objectives of all programs and community efforts supported by the Mission Team

Partnership Development

• Foster relationships with national and local partners, including healthcare providers and health entities (i.e. health departments), community organizations, faith-based organizations, and corporate sponsors
• Represent ZERO in high-level discussions with stakeholders and potential collaborators

Team Leadership

• Oversee the hiring and management of key roles within the project, which may include the Director of Community Engagement, and Director of Measurement and Evaluation, 
• Provide guidance and support to local ZERO staff (paid or volunteer) implementing the project in their communities

Resource Allocation

• Work with the finance team to manage project budgets and ensure efficient use of resources
• Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant proposals to support project sustainability and expansion

Impact Measurement

• Collaborate with the Director of Measurement and Evaluation to establish key performance indicators and evaluate program effectiveness
• Use data-driven insights to continuously improve and scale successful interventions
• Contribute to the development of white papers and other materials to disseminate project findings and best practices

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, particularly in underserved communities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with diverse communities and cultural competence
• Knowledge of prostate cancer and men's health issues preferred
• 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: 

• Master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration with a Health focus, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in community health, with a focus on health equity initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years strategic planning experience
• Demonstrated execution of best practices in community setting(s)
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships among diverse community partners and stakeholders

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.

This role will report directly to the Chief Mission Officer and will work closely with the Mission Team to support ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer. 

This position is based remotely and will require nationwide travel approximately 20% of the time.

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.