About LBBC

Education Program Development and Administration

• Manage day-to-day operations of specific educational programs, services and outreach
• Research, develop and implement new programs for women with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer
• Work with communications department to write and update educational materials, including newsletter and website articles, brochures and collateral materials
• Develop new program evaluation tools; perform ongoing analysis of evaluation data; write evaluation reports and make recommendations for program improvements
• Copyedit and/or review website stories; assign medical reviewers
• Edit education program transcripts; divide content and post to website
• Review public relations materials for program publicity
• Supervise education and outreach coordinator and oversee her ongoing professional development

Professional Outreach

• Represent LBBC at regional and national conferences, meetings and events
• Establish new and maintain current relationships within the oncology community to increase greater awareness of LBBC at the regional and national levels

Resource Development and Distribution and Presentations

• With Education Director, conduct a needs assessment and create a plan for future special populations publication development
• With Education and Communications Directors, develop and implement a plan for future resource development, including developing additional bilingual materials to serve as a companion to We Celebrate Tomorrow
• Ensure that education department staff are identifying individuals, organizations and venues where LBBC publications, trainings and oral and poster presentations should be pursued
• Manage distribution plan for culturally specific educational publications and materials
• Oversee consultant(s) conducting health provider trainings

General Administration and Management

• Manage a Medical Advisory Board
• Review and edit grant proposals and reports to funders; oversee staff preparation of monthly program reports
• Provide information as needed in such areas as program marketing, program management and evaluation, to facilitate the organizational vision and strategic goals
• Conduct ongoing assessments of education programs and services; make recommendations for program expansion or enhancements as needed
• Develop a process for ongoing communications with key collaborators and partners
• With the Education Director, manage specialized board ad hoc committees; schedule meetings; maintain correspondence and follow up as needed
• Assist with development of annual department plan and budget; participate in short and long-term planning processes for the organization
• Attend and assist with education, volunteer and fundraising events as needed

Serious candidates will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent written, organizational and communication skills
• Experience in writing; medical writing preferred
• Experience in program planning and management
• Experience and strong interest in women's health issues, particularly breast cancer
• Sense of humor and ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent computer skills

Education requirements:

• College degree required; masters preferred in public health, health education, nursing, social work or related field