Associate Director – Community Partnerships

American Cancer Society

Associate Director directing community partnerships at American Cancer Society. Engaging with healthcare systems and organizations to enhance cancer care quality and accessibility.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building strategic partnerships and managing relationships within health care and community organizations. Proficient in utilizing health data and cancer statistics to inform policy and program development.

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Health Care ManagementNon-Profit ManagementRelationship BuildingOutcome-Based Intervention DesignData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Health Care AdministrationProgram EvaluationStrategic Decision MakingEducational Process DesignTechnical Assistance

Soft Skills

Professional RepresentationStakeholder EngagementCommunity Champion Cultivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public HealthBachelor's Degree in Health AdministrationBachelor's Degree in Nonprofit Management

Industry Keywords

Federally Qualified Health CentersCommunity Health CentersEvidence-Based StrategiesAccess to CareChronic Disease Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic connector and catalyst for advancing the American Cancer Society’s mission through high-impact partnerships
Build and manage high-impact relationships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community health centers, and community-based organizations
Lead development of medical neighborhoods and linkages of care within targeted communities
Convene and engage health systems, community champions, and stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies
Provide technical assistance and share resources to support the implementation of best practices
Cultivate and support health care and community champions to drive system-level policies that increase access to care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years of experience in health care-related and/or non-profit management, administration, account management
Bachelor's Degree in public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofit management or equivalent
Extensive experience in cultivating relationships with health systems, community organizations, and volunteers
Skilled in designing outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and conducting evaluations
Strong ability to represent the American Cancer Society effectively and professionally
Ability to use health center data, chronic disease trends, and interpret cancer statistics to inform strategic decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous paid time off policy
medical benefits
dental benefits
retirement benefits
wellness programs
professional development programs to enhance staff skills