Chief Engagement & Growth Officer

Oncology Nursing Society

4d•Remote

About The Position

With a mission that truly changes lives, the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) is a special place to build your career. Every day, our work supports oncology nurses and advances patient advocacy, education, and professional excellence across the cancer care continuum. If you are inspired by purpose-driven leadership and energized by growth, innovation, and community impact, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference. Since 1975, ONS has served as the professional home for oncology nurses—developing evidence-based education, advancing treatment knowledge, and advocating for improved outcomes for patients with cancer and their families. The Chief Engagement and Growth Officer is a senior executive leader responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide strategies that strengthen engagement, expand membership, and grow the oncology nursing community. This role oversees membership development, marketing, communications, volunteerism, meetings, and digital engagement assuring a cohesive, data-informed approach that delivers meaningful value to members throughout their careers. As a member of the ONS Executive Leadership Team, you will partner closely with the CEO, Board, cross-functional leaders, and staff to advance strategic initiatives, accelerate growth, and position ONS for long-term sustainability and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
10+ years of leadership experience in growth-oriented organizations, ideally within healthcare associations or membership-based environments.
Proven success growing membership, engagement, and community through strategic, data-driven approaches.
Executive presence with the ability to influence, collaborate, and inspire across diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and execute strategies that drive member recruitment, retention, and lifetime value at national and international levels.
Own and continuously improve the end-to-end member experience—from joining and onboarding to leadership engagement and renewal.
Develop onboarding, re-engagement, and churn-reduction initiatives supported by data and lifecycle insights.
Analyze membership metrics and performance indicators to guide decision-making and measure impact.
Set the enterprise vision for volunteer engagement, leadership development, and recognition across ONS, ONF, and ONCC.
Build and sustain a volunteer leadership pipeline that supports progression from early career involvement to organizational leadership.
Oversee strategy and staff support for local chapters, strengthening grassroots engagement and leadership capacity.
Define and lead a unified, enterprise-wide marketing strategy aligned to organizational priorities.
Develop integrated campaigns that clearly articulate the value of ONS, ONCC, and ONF.
Oversee public relations, media strategy, and external communications while ensuring strong data integrity and governance.
Provide executive oversight of major member events, including annual conferences and regional meetings.
Ensure digital platforms and engagement channels foster community, learning, and professional connection.
Manage annual budgets and business cases to ensure strategic alignment and responsible stewardship of resources.
Lead and develop high-performing teams, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Drive organizational change and innovation to support new business and service models.