Functional Area: Advocacy Facility: Washington DC
Position Type: Not Indicated Department: NHO-ACS CAN
Education Required: Bachelors Degree Salary Grade:
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Work closely with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Field Team and division staff; as well as ACS NHO and ACS CAN staff; to develop advocacy training opportunities for both staff and volunteer audiences. Be able to identify advocacy training needs of these audiences on both skills and issues. Develop and coordinate workshops; modules; e-learning and other delivery tools for trainings. Be able to put forth and implement creative and practical ideas for training program strategies. Strong understanding of training program's big picture goals and intersection between them and advocacy volunteer structure.
Keen understanding of ACS and ACS CAN culture is critical to ensure trainings are developed and leveraged appropriately to meet the organizations' needs. Be equally adept at managing senior level advocacy volunteers and staff; as well as coordinating resources throughout the divisions and ACS NHO.
1. Identify volunteer structure training needs related to advocacy; on both issues and skills; plan; develop; and execute American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) training opportunities (including; but not limited to: in-person; online; WebEx) and resources.
2. Work with division staff to identify training needs for division staff and work closely with other parts of ACS CAN and divisions to implement that training.
3. Provide technical direction and day-to-day management of ACS CAN's annual signature training events: State Lead Ambassador Summit and ACS CAN Leadership Summit & Lobby Day.
4. Manage the implementation; evaluation; and materials of (direct action organizing) DAO training programs in the states and work to market the usefulness of this grassroots training.
5. Understand and be able to coach ACS CAN and division staff on effective training techniques and models.
6. Assist in the marketing of ACS CAN's suite of advocacy training opportunities to volunteers and the field.
7. Provide technical assistance on ACS CAN-developed trainings and training approaches to division staff.
8. Conduct surveys and assessments on events that lead to best practices for training staff and volunteers.
9. Provide overall management and strategic planning support to Director; Field Advocacy Training.
Position Requirements
Formal Knowledge: Bachelors Degree in Political Science or Public Administration. Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
Must be able to work occasional weekends or nights.
Skills: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ability to think and act strategically. Ability to work independently and efficiently on concurrent projects. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal staff, volunteers, and external vendors.
Specialized Training or Knowledge: 5 - 7 years of training or advocacy experience desired. Working knowledge of key national health policy issues as they relate to cancer. Experience in development of training curriculum and events preferred. Knowledge of Direct Action Organizing a plus.
To apply go to: www.cancer.org/jobs JOB ID#6505
