Regional Manager, Community Engagement & Philanthropy presso Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

SCOPE: The Regional Manager - Community Engagement & Philanthropy is responsible for advancing community-centered cancer initiatives while supporting philanthropic strategies that fund cancer prevention, early detection, care, and survivorship programs throughout Central Louisiana. This role builds and nurtures relationships with diverse community partners, cancer survivors, advocacy groups, and donors to expand equitable access to oncology services and increase visibility and support for institutional giving priorities. This position reports jointly to Cancer Support and Outreach leadership and Philanthropy leadership, and will work cross-functionally with outreach, philanthropy, and communications teams to drive engagement, fundraising, and mission alignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Community Outreach & Program Implementation

2. Philanthropic Engagement & Donor Relations

3. Relationship Building & Partnerships

4. Health Equity Advocacy

5. Data & Impact Reporting

6. Event Planning & Fundraising Support

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, public relations, marketing, nonprofit management, or other related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience which may include community health outreach, oncology navigation. philanthropic initiatives, or nonprofit program/fundraising event coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and addressing social drivers of health.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• CHES, Community Health Worker certification, or nonprofit management training is a plus.