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Project Specialist- CDC Grant

JOB TITLE: Project Specialist- CDC Grant

REPORTS TO: Project Director – CDC Grant

SALARY: $45,000 - $50,000 dependent on experience

Full Time/Benefits/Exempt

Project Specialist

The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) works to empower those affected by breast cancer with personalized support and compassion and envisions a world where no one faces breast cancer alone. The dedicated team at BCRC is working to build a strong and impactful organization to serve anyone diagnosed with breast cancer with advocacy, education and support. We want you to join us!

BCRC is looking for a Program Specialist who will work closely with the Project Director to achieve the deliverables of the CDC grant. This position will assist with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating grant programs and projects, coordinating project activities, collaborating with project team members, track goals and objectives, and monitor progress towards achievement of goals.

This position is based in the greater Austin metro area, and BCRC employees must live in central Texas. BCRC currently operates under a hybrid work model which includes WFH for staff the majority of the time, complemented by in-office time at the BCRC office in South Austin for organizational meetings, as well as external community meetings.

Job Responsibilities include:

Assist with all aspects of our Health and Wellness Program-Compass Crew
Engage with community partners in programming for clients
Run monthly reports to maintain organizational dashboards
Assist in data collection
Coordinate activities for Young Breast Cancer Survivors
Assist the Community Education and Community Partnership Manager to offer support as needed
Support all CDC programming
Support Breast Cancer University
Support and work special organizational events, i.e., Art Bra & Brunch fundraisers, Program-specific events
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
Occasional night and weekend work may be required
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable with public speaking
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with great attention to detail and while meeting deadlines
Continuous learner
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as independently with limited supervision and high level of initiative
High level of emotional intelligence, political astuteness, diplomacy
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence others and offer strategic perspective
Tact, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experience
Must have access to transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

Bonus points for

Salesforce experience
Three years in social service or health related field or other relevant experience

Note: This position is grant funded through September 2029 and will continue based on additional grant funding.

To Apply: If this sounds like you, please submit your Cover Letter along with your Resume and tell us why this is your job. Submissions can be sent to: ca*****@**rc.org

BCRC benefits include 100% employer paid health/dental/vision insurance for employees, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, remote work, generous paid time off