Cancer Program Engagement Coordinator

South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency•Shelton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Program Engagement Coordinator coordinates and implements cancer plan strategies established by the Advisory Committee. The role leads committee meetings, workgroups, and related activities; engages new stakeholders; and strengthens partnerships with intertribal programs focused on cancer awareness and education. Cancer programs are funded primarily by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with smaller private grants and donations. This position oversees activities and meetings that support cancer plan development and implementation. The position is based on-site at the Intertribal Planning Center in Shelton and works closely with SPIPA programs to support the agency’s vision, mission, and core values. It involves occasional travel to Consortium Tribe locations and selected in-state and out-of-state conferences and trainings. The role handles confidential personal and personnel information and requires signing and complying with a Confidentiality Agreement. Applicants must successfully complete a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug test. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working 37.5 hours per week. The listed pay range is $35.61–$38.49 per hour, depending on qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus an agency contribution to a retirement program. Application screening begins October 30, 2026; the position is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related field and three years of professional work experience in community health, family services, or social services; alternatively, associate-level study in Health, Human Services, or a related field and five years of related appropriate work experience; or a comparable combination of education, training, and professional work experience.
Documented experience in data collection, data management, and database development.
Strong computer skills, including three years of experience with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Publisher.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with Native American individuals and communities or similar economically disadvantaged groups.
Excellent writing, organizational, and oral communication skills.
Successful completion of a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasional lifting of objects generally under 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of rural health and social services issues and programs.

Responsibilities

Convene bi-monthly Advisory Committee meetings and develop workgroups to implement deliverable-based activities.
Assist participating Tribal communities in developing cancer plans and supporting education materials.
Develop education materials with coalition members, partners, and staff from other CDC-funded cancer programs and chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs.
Coordinate technical assistance and support for program Advisory Committees.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, trainings, intertribal communications, and conferences involving stakeholders, partners, and Tribal partners.
Communicate projected budget needs to the CCC Program Coordinator for approved expenditures, modifications, and justifications in accordance with grant deliverables and SPIPA Grant/Contract Management policy.
Conduct bi-annual committee quality improvement and quality assurance reviews with staff and report results to internal and external stakeholders, partners, funders, and Tribal partners.
Collaborate with cancer program staff to develop and maintain reports and dissemination products for staff, Tribes, and partners, as needed to increase engagement.
Provide written and oral presentations of grant accomplishments when requested and approved by SPIPA.
Collaborate and work closely with SPIPA programs in support of the agency’s vision, mission, and core values.