Manager - Veterans Program

March 21

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ZERO Prostate Cancer

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ZERO Prostate Cancer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for men affected by prostate cancer. They provide essential resources, support groups, and educational materials to individuals navigating prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through community-building events and initiatives, ZERO aims to raise awareness, promote research, and ultimately work towards eliminating prostate cancer. They focus on patient support, health equity, and advocacy in order to improve outcomes for those at risk or diagnosed with this disease.

Events • Cancer Education • Prostate Cancer • Health Equity • Healthcare

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1996

🤝 Non-profit

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• We are seeking a Manager, Veterans Programs to develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate initiatives that educate and support Veterans within the ZERO Prostate Cancer community. • This role requires a deep understanding of Veterans' needs, navigating the Veteran healthcare system, and community resources that Veterans can utilize. • This role will require strong communication, relationship, and partnership skills in order to foster and enhance program's effectiveness. • Facilitate a national convening that brings together a broad coalition of organizations working with Veterans in addition to prostate cancer organizations, community organizations, social service organizations, and healthcare providers representing the full health continuum. • Conduct a national, multi-faceted needs assessment and landscape analysis to pinpoint strengths, barriers, needs, and opportunities to increase awareness and provide support to our nation’s Veterans. • Develop an action plan based on the findings from the landscape analysis to inform future program development and impact goals. • In collaboration with ZERO’s Director of Measurement & Evaluation, develop a framework for measuring impact and informing practice. • Work collaboratively across departments and teams to ensure strong communication and collaboration throughout all of ZERO’s programs. • Serve as a resource for Veteran-related matters for ZERO’s partners, staff, and the prostate cancer community. • Provide staff support to ZERO’s Veterans Advisory Board. • Design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the unique challenges faced by Veterans. • Develop a Veterans Prostate Cancer Resource Center Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize Veterans' needs. • Build relationships with Veteran organizations, community groups, and local businesses. • Organize events and workshops to promote the program and engage Veterans. • Work closely with the leaders of ZERO’s support programs to ensure continuity and representation of Veterans throughout all programs. • Track program outcomes and assess the effectiveness of initiatives. • Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders on program progress and impact. • Advocate for Veterans' rights and benefits within the organization and the community. • Stay informed about legislation and policies affecting Veterans.

🎯 Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience in developing and implementing initiatives that support Veterans. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Knowledge of Veteran benefits and resources. • Proficient in Slack, Google Suite, and program management software. • Experience serving in the U.S. armed forces (preferred) • Experience in health promotion, health education, program management and evaluation (preferred) • Experience in healthcare, advocacy, or nonprofit sectors is a plus (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO • 403(b) retirement plan matching up to 4% • 100% Employer-paid benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability insurance • FSA/HSA