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: In this role, the program specialist will be responsible for all marketing and communications activities related to grants received, community screenings, and outreach initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in regional oncology health equity initiatives by promoting our mission of improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer.

FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops and implements robust marketing & communications plans to elevate MBPCC’s grant-related programs and initiatives.
2. Responsible for collaborating with outreach team to provide necessary marketing and communications support for the Prevention on the Go screenings program.
3. Event attendance with onsite support

4. Brand management and special projects
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred (marketing, communications, public relations, etc.)

Availability to attend after-hours and weekend events across all regions, with occasional travel required.

Minimum two years’ experience in marketing and communications.

Healthcare experience preferred.

Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Ability to work independently as well as with a team. Attention to detail in managing projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Exceptional time management skills.