Faith Based Liaison and Engagement Coordinator - MASSEY CANCER CENTER

Massey Cancer Center

“To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals.”

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Cancer Center is a nationally ranked cancer center located in the heart of Downtown Richmond. All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

This candidate will be reporting to the faculty lead appointed by the Cancer Center Director serving as a liaison as needed and coordinating engagement activities within Massey Cancer Center’s defined geographic region (e.g., 66 localities), specifically with faith- based organizations of all denominations (e.g., churches, temples, mosques, etc.). The Engagement Coordinator will assist with establishing community partnerships between the Massey Cancer Center (MCC) and its faith-based stakeholders within the defined region in order to improve community conditions, drive effective collaboration for health equity, and improve the health and well being of all Virginians. The Engagement Coordinator manages Facts and Faith Fridays, faith-based town halls, and other related faith-based programming for MCC senior leaders and in alignment with the MCC Director’s vision and priorities. This role will report to faculty lead and will require a hybrid work environment - two (2) days per week working from home and at least three (3) days per week of traveling to faith-based organizations within the MCC catchment area (e.g., 66 localities) and/or to MCC. The Engagement Coordinator will also be required to attend all relevant Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) and Administration staff meetings/ retreats as determined by their faculty lead.

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Massey Cancer Center supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
• College degree and 2-3 years of relevant professional experiences or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• Ability to travel to faith-based organizations (e.g., churches, temples, mosques, etc.) within the Massey catchment area (e.g., 66 localities) and to the Massey Cancer Center at least three (3) days per week. Employee can work from home two (2) days per week

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Advanced degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent education, experience, and training; Fluency in English
• Preference for candidate familiar with the faith-based organizations (e.g., churches, temples, mosques, etc.) within the Massey catchment area (e.g., 66 localities)