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Community Outreach Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Ovarcome
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3 people are interested
Summary
We are looking for a bilingual (preferable, not mandatory) community coordinator to represent Ovarcome at a variety of events, including booth exhibits. This role is responsible for building awareness and understanding of Ovarcome, and educating target audiences about programs and services offered by Ovarcome.
What you’ll be doing:
Event Outreach Coordination
Community event participation:
Represent Ovarcome working within outreach booth at all approved community events
Research opportunities and identify events to participate in
Coordinate needs for event participation, including negotiating booth location and cost with event organizers, contract management, logistics (transporting booth to/from event locations, and setting up/tearing down booth), and any other needs
Coordinating workshops with locally-based comunity organizations
Assist in building/maintaining relationships with community organizations
Assist (as and when necessary) with additional grass-roots event planning/coordination:
Uphold Ovarcome branding standards with regards to materials to be used at events
Create and recommend new outreach tools, handouts and materials as needed to adapt to local markets based on booth exhibits
Event Outreach Follow Up
Execute effective follow up techniques with contacts made at events
Assist in the creation of email templates to be sent to event attendees who’s email addresses were collected
Create communications that reinforce key outreach messaging and encourages event attendees to take action
Address frequently asked questions, local issues, and/or provide other information that was brought up at specific events
The ideal candidate:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications suggested and or
2-3 years of experience in outreach or other areas directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Bilingual (reading, writing and speaking) in english & spanish preferred
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong professional relationships over the phone and in person
Demonstrated fluency in using standard office software packages (MS Office: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong multitasking ability, attention to detail and organizational skills
Able to follow through on assignments and projects within required budgets and deadlines
A passion for cancer support and outreach
More opportunities with Ovarcome
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ovarcome
Location:
2525 Robinhood Street, Suite: 212, Houston, TX 77005, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: To raise global awareness, to fund research in search of a cure, and to provide financial support to under-served women in the U.S. as well as developing nations in their valiant fight against ovarian cancer.
Description
KEY PROGRAMS:
Financial Support for Underprivileged Patients: OvarCare is a financial support and care package launched in January of 2014 for underprivileged ovarian cancer patients in active treatment at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. At least 12 grants will be made available in 2014, potentially more, based on philanthropic contributions received.
Research Grants For Clinical Impact: We plan to award research grants to scientists focused on ovarian cancer especially those who are working to develop treatments for patients. We awarded our first research grants to four young scientists in the summer of 2014.
Women’s Cancer Awareness Workshops: We host educational outreach events and informational seminars integrating researchers, clinicians, survivors, families, and caregivers to learn and educate about the latest developments in diagnosis and care continuum of women’s cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship. In addition to the annual seminars at RiceUniversity and other local venues, in 2014, we will be conducting cancer awareness and wellness programs within corporations, directly informing and educating women in the workforce.
Community Outreach: We also provide various survivor support and spotlight programs, sharing stories and celebrating these incredibly strong and resilient women.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2525 Robinhood StreetSuite 212Houston, TX 77005
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Primarily booth representation, hours as necessary