AfroSHARE Programs Associate

About SHARE

SHARE Cancer Support is a national nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that provides critical support for the emotional and practical challenges that come with a diagnosis of breast or gynecologic cancer, while also delivering life-saving information about signs, symptoms, and screenings through on-the-ground community education. Established in 1976, SHARE is committed to serving people of all races, cultures, backgrounds, and identities.

SHARE’s dedicated staff and volunteers—many of whom have faced their own diagnoses—understand the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We provide a comprehensive range of services in multiple languages, free of charge. We approach every situation with deep empathy, and every voice is welcome, valued, and heard. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the support and information they need to feel connected, informed, and empowered as healthcare consumers because no one should face cancer alone.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Black Women’s Outreach, the AfroSHARE Program Associate provides full-time support to the AfroSHARE leadership team and assists with program development, delivery, and coordination with community organizations, hospitals, health centers, and other key partners. As SHARE expands its reach into the African American, Caribbean, and Black communities, the Associate plays a vital role in proactive community outreach and ongoing engagement with institutional leaders, survivors, and caregivers.

The successful candidate is knowledgeable of the diverse Black communities in NYC and beyond, a self-starter, and responsive to the community's cultural nuances. Working closely with the Director of Black Women’s Outreach, VP of Community Outreach, and peers, the Associate will help SHARE be recognized as the go-to resource for Black women and their families—pre-diagnosis and throughout the continuum of care.

• Reports To: Director of Black Women’s Outreach,
• Supervises: Interns as needed
• Work Schedule: (Full-Time: 35 hours per week)
• Work Location: Hybrid in NYC metro area

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Community Outreach

• Conduct research to identify community organizations, medical/healthcare professionals, and patient navigators who can be strong partners to expand SHARE’s reach within Black communities.
• Proactively reach out to community partners in NYC and nationally to identify collaborative opportunities for health education, self-advocacy, and community engagement.
• Represent SHARE at community and public events, and coordinate AfroSHARE Ambassadors to participate as needed.
• Support Ambassador recruitment, training, and scheduling for outreach events.

Program Delivery

• Assist AfroSHARE leadership in developing programs, materials, and communications tailored to the needs of Black women and their families.
• Deliver health education programs to medically under-resourced communities offsite at community organizations throughout NYC or virtually.
• Stay up-to-date on cancer research and its impacts on Black women’s health.

Administration

• Track and monitor program participation and ambassador engagement.
• Assist in evaluating program success and creating systems to track outcomes.
• Manage outreach calendars, inventory, and related logistics such as coordinating presentations and outreach activities with community partners and ambassadors.
• Responsible for AfroSHARE mailings to ambassadors and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Communications Department to ensure consistent branding across AfroSHARE’s outreach and promotional materials.
• Support the management of AfroSHARE’s Facebook and Instagram pages, ensuring regular, culturally relevant content and engagement with the community.

Other

• Supervise interns as needed.
• Support all administrative needs of the AfroSHARE program.
• Other projects and duties as assigned by SHARE leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience serving African American, Caribbean, or Black communities, preferably with a focus on nonprofit community outreach or engagement.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the nonprofit sector desired.
• Highly skilled in administration with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with PC/MAC, Google Workspace (GMail, Docs, Sheets, etc), and Asana/project management software.
• Ability to commute throughout NYC, work remotely, and/or onsite at SHARE’s office.
• Track record in presenting or delivering community education programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including AfroSHARE Ambassadors, community partners, and SHARE team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and inclusively across cultures, and to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Survivor of or caregiver for someone diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer preferred.

• Up to 30 days of PTO annually + 13 organization holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan