Deputy Director

ABOUT THE WOMEN’S CANCER RESOURCE CENTER (WCRC) The Women’s Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and nonbinary people residing in Alameda or Contra Costa County who have been diagnosed with cancer (as well as their support people), by providing compassionate, comprehensive programs and services that address emotional, physical, and practical needs. Our Emergency Financial Assistance support is available to people with cancer in our two counties, regardless of gender.

Mission Statement: The Women’s Cancer Resource Center improves equitable access to cancer information, support and care. Vision WCRC Service Area We envision a society in which everyone touched by cancer can access the medical care, education and support needed to ensure a maximum, positive quality of life. Our Values

Our work at WCRC is guided by our key values: • Equity: We use an equity lens when determining the optimum way to support clients and staff, and we ensure equity is at the center of decisions when determining how to best use our resources. • Open and Transparent: We ensure that decision makers are equipped with the information and skills that they need to contribute meaningfully, and we communicate significant shifts to staff, board, funders, and our clients in a timely and open manner. • Continuously Improving: When evaluating options we consider both short-term and long-term impact on staff and those we aim to serve. We determine points to check-in against our plans and assumptions, and we course correct as necessary. While we attend to urgent needs, we also plan for the future. • Data Driven: We believe in the importance of data to understand our clients’ needs and make decisions that consider both financial and programmatic impact. We continuously improve our data collection, protect our data and continue to use data to guide our path forward.

Position Summary

WCRC is entering an exciting period of growth fueled by a major capacity-building grant from Action for Women’s Health. As Deputy Director, you’ll partner with our Executive Director to turn vision into action. You’ll lead programs, strengthen partnerships, and champion initiatives that make a real difference for women and nonbinary people affected by cancer. In your first year, you’ll help modernize our technology, expand culturally tailored programs for African American and Latinx communities, and deepen partnerships to maximize community impact. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will serve as a thought partner and operational leader, helping translate strategic vision into effective execution. This role requires a mission-driven leader with strong program management, people leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Director to advance organizational strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term planning • Turn big ideas into meaningful impact by leading initiatives that reflect our mission and the voices of the communities we serve. • Identify opportunities to expand, enhance, or innovate programs and services • Support organizational change management during periods of growth and evolution Program & Service Oversight
• Provide leadership and oversight for all programs and services, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and consistency • Guide the transition to a more community centered program model, expanding services for African American and Latinx communities. This includes culturally tailored navigation, emotional support, wellness and education programs, and outreach efforts. • Establish and monitor program goals, outcomes, and evaluation metrics • Ensure programs are responsive, trauma informed, and culturally competent Community Outreach event
• Lead collaboration amongst program leaders and staff to improve service delivery and client experience Operations & Team Leadership
• Supervise program and service staff, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high performing culture • Support staff professional development, coaching, and performance management • Contribute to operational planning, policies, and procedures to support scale and sustainability • Promote cross-department collaboration and clear communication

Organizational Leadership & Representation

• Serve as a senior representative of the organization with partners, funders, and community stakeholders as needed • Lead client satisfaction and reporting related to programs and strategic initiatives • Act on behalf of the Executive Director when appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

• We welcome candidates who bring both professional expertise and a deep commitment to equity, empathy, and culturally responsive care. Latina Program gathering

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, healthcare, social services, or a related field. • Demonstrated experience overseeing programs and leading teams

• Strategic thinker with a track record of executing initiatives in growing organizations

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

• Deep commitment to supporting women and nonbinary people impacted by cancer and alignment with the organization’s mission and values

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cancer care, women’s health, or patient support services

• Background in organizational growth, scaling programs, or change management

• Experience working with external stakeholders

Core Competencies

Mission-Driven Leadership: Deep commitment to WCRC’s mission and vision. • Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan, execute, and adapt during growth and change. • Program Excellence: Proven success in developing, evaluating, and improving services. • People Leadership: Skilled in team development, coaching, and fostering collaboration. Accept and seek feedback from those with specific expertise, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and support. • Equity & Inclusion: Strong dedication to culturally responsive care and serving underrepresented communities. • Communication & Problem-Solving: Exceptional written, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Domain Knowledge: a credible knowledge of combination of health, mental health and business operations.

Compensation & Benefits WCRC offers a generous benefits package, which includes 100% coverage of medical, dental and vision; a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, with 2% of salary employer contribution; long-term disability; vacation and sick time; and thirteen paid agency holidays and a floating holiday for your birthday.

Salary range: $140,000–$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply: Please address a cover letter and a resume by email to jobs@wcrc.org. No calls, please.

About Us: WCRC is an equal opportunity employer actively advancing equity in practice, not just in principle. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve; centering culturally responsive cancer support; and reducing barriers to care for communities historically underserved by healthcare systems. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals (including queer, transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender-fluid individuals), and others who are passionate about equity-driven, community-rooted work to address health disparities.

Compensation & Benefits WCRC offers a generous benefits package, which includes 100% coverage of medical, dental and vision; a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, with 2% of salary employer contribution; long-term disability; vacation and sick time; and thirteen paid agency holidays and a floating holiday for your birthday.

English is required. Spanish is a welcome plus; additional languages are also valued.