Weekend Cancer Support Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Department:
37371 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F / 8-5, some nights and weekends
Pay Range
$28.55 - $42.85
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Manager I - Cancer Education Specialist plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (AHWFBCCC) by reducing cancer burden across its 30-county catchment area through evidence-based education, prevention, and research awareness. Serving as a trusted liaison between the cancer center and community partners, this role delivers culturally responsive cancer education, supports bi-directional community engagement, and promotes early detection, screening, and access to research opportunities. Frequent travel throughout the 30-county catchment area is required, including some evenings and weekends.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience required.
Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Two years' experience in project management, program management development, administration or supervisory experience required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Community Cancer Education & Outreach
• Deliver evidence-based cancer education focused on prevention, early detection, screening, and access to care.
• Support and participate in outreach initiatives, health fairs, and signature events across the catchment area.
• Provide culturally responsive presentations, workshops, and group education tailored to community needs and priorities.
Community Engagement & Partnership Support
• Represent AHWFBCCC and COE as a trusted, professional presence in the community.
• Support relationship-building with community organizations, faith-based partners, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Incorporate community feedback and lived experience into education activities to support bi-directional engagement.
Research Education & Engagement
• Increase community awareness of research opportunities, including clinical trials, through education and outreach.
• Support research engagement efforts by participating in consultations and community-facing education activities.
• Assist with facilitating community participation in research engagement activities as appropriate.
Documentation, Data & Reporting
• Accurately document education and outreach activities in required tracking systems in alignment with COE and CCSG expectations.
• Support data collection, activity reporting, and evaluation efforts for grants and quality improvement initiatives.
Compliance, Safety & Quality
• Promote continuity of care by facilitating appropriate referrals and warm handoffs to screening navigation or clinical teams.
• Adhere to institutional, ethical, regulatory, and cultural standards in all education and engagement activities.
• Maintain high standards for accurate, respectful, and culturally appropriate cancer education.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification or similar public health related certification preferred but not required.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
Professional Competencies and Skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with ability to work effectively with patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to function effectively under fluctuating workloads and time-sensitive conditions.
• Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and cultural humility.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Flexibility with work schedule and location.
Frequent travel throughout the catchment area is required, including some evenings and weekends.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.