Vice President, Community Outreach & Engagement

Are you ready to transform your career into a powerful catalyst for change? For almost 30  years, ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) has been at the forefront of the battle against prostate cancer, providing essential support to patients and families touched by this disease. ZERO is the nation’s leading prostate cancer organization and the number one provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services. We are on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. 

Consistently recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for by the Nonprofit Times, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to our team and community. Our culture is founded on the principles of growth, inclusivity, and camaraderie, which we uphold with passion and purpose. Our vision is a world where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. When you join ZERO, you become part of an extraordinary community with strong core values, where each individual motivates and inspires one another, advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Seize this opportunity to be more than just an employee—become an essential part of a movement that truly matters!

Job Summary

ZERO Prostate Cancer is seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President of Community Outreach & Engagement to spearhead a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing prostate cancer disparities through community engagement and strategic partnerships. In this senior leadership role, you will build and lead a dynamic team focused on empowering historically excluded communities and improving prostate health outcomes. This is an exceptional opportunity for innovative leaders ready to create sustainable solutions and tackle challenges at their roots. If you are driven to make a significant impact beyond incremental progress, this role offers the chance to champion transformative change in the fight against prostate cancer.

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 (Possible Travel 20% of the year)
Reports to	Chief Mission Officer

Key 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:
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams by effectively recruiting, mentoring, and scaling diverse talent across various markets to meet organizational growth objectives
  • Oversee team management and drive professional development of key personnel across the organization to enhance performance
  • 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 at a national scale
• Demonstrated proficiency in business technology platforms, including Google Workspace, Asana, and similar productivity tools essential for driving organizational efficiency
• Experience leading remote teams across multiple states

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

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.