Breast Cancer Connections
Program Associate (Hourly, Non-exempt position)
Interviewing for this position will begin mid-September

As a key member of the program team, the Program Associate (P.A.) will work closely with the Director of Programs and Services to plan, implement, and evaluate all programs and services.  The P.A. will work closely with staff colleagues, volunteers and clients.  This position reports directly to the Director of Programs and Services.

Responsibilities:

Programs

• Assist in researching and planning new programs
• Manage follow-up and quality checks for programs and services

• Work with a variety of volunteers to ensure delivery of BCC’s programs and services
• Set up and attend Weekly Q&A sessions and other evening programs

Clients

• Provide information and support to phone and walk-in clients as part of the office Helpline backup
• Answer Spanish-speaking phone calls as backup

Community Outreach/Program Marketing

• Design and create BCC calendars, flyers and brochures for marketing and outreach
• Assist in promotion of programs through flyers, brochure distribution, e-publications and other marketing efforts
• Assist in planning and implementation of other outreach efforts

Data Management

• Coordinate tracking of usage statistics/assist in management of client data (including responsibility for entering and editing client data in Exceed & Microsoft Access)

Events

• Assist and coordinate the planning and implementation of the Celebration & Remembrance Event, Complementary Therapies Fair, and the Annual Conference
• Assist the Director of Programs and Services in the planning and implementation of any other events that are initiated

Newsletter

• Coordinate quarterly newsletter publication process
• Assist in writing of program text as needed

Website

• Maintain all website content in Joomla CMS, except development content
• Post flyers, events and maintain live calendar

Other duties as assigned

Summary of Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a supportive non-profit environment and have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, and 1-3 years of experience
• Strong data management skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access; significant experience with relational databases a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative and follow-through
• Knowledge of cancer related issues desirable
• Fluency in Spanish a plus

The successful candidate must be team-oriented, collaborative, flexible, results-oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.  Please submit cover letter highlighting your qualifications and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to (650) 326-6673.