Jobs

New January 17, 2012

Company: Colon Cancer Alliance, Washington, DC

Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
The Community Engagement Coordinator will report to the National Even Director and will be instrumental in helping the Colon Cancer Alliance's (CCA) 5K series continue to grow and succeed on a national level. The CCA is the nation's leading colon cancer patient advocacy organization. The primary responsibility of the Coordinator will be to manage a variety of relationships with key partners/individuals in each 5K city to increase community engagement, including working with the medical community, sponsors and fundraisers/participants. The Coordinator will work to secure local sponsors in 5K cities, as well as grants and other monetary and in-kind services. They will also be the main contact for media requests in most cities. They will have excellent writing and communications skills and be a motivated self-starter. This position will involve occasional travel throughout the U.S. Key Responsibilities include: Relationship management and community engagement (medical community, sponsors, local community, fundraisers) - cultivating existing relationships as well as establishing new ones through community outreach. Local sponsor management (repeat sponsors and future prospects). National sponsor management (repeat sponsors). Submitting grants (repeat grants and identifying & applying to new ones). Management of media, follow ups and thank you's. Capturing the event - through media, pictures, stories, videos, press releases, etc. Liaison for select local volunteer planning committees. Social media and marketing management for 5K series. Communications Department Liaison. Manage and serve as liaison for CCA's marketing firm regarding 5K topics. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and relationship management and a Bachelor's degree. Send cover letter and resume to: careers@ccalliance.org.

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