Employment Opportunities
We appreciate your interest in employment with the American Indian Cancer Foundation. We take great pride in our reputation as a positive, professional and productive workplace. Please view our open positions below. To inquire about job opportunities with AICAF, please contact info@aicaf.org.
Coalition Coordinator
The COALITION COORDINATOR is responsible for the coordination and implementation of AICAF's cancer coalition which is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Coalition Coordinator will play a vital role in creating connections and implementing overall program goals, activities, and reporting requirements. Through this role, the coalition coordinator will be expected to work with AICAF staff and support surveillance scans on a regional and national level looking into cancer disparities in Native communities.
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Nurse Project Manager
The NURSE PROEJCT MANAGER is responsible for the oversight and implementation of Screen Our Circle (SOC), a National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program under the supervision of the Cancer Programs Manager. As a Nurse Project Manager the AICAF team will lean into your nursing expertise including but not limited to HIPPA, service billing, chart reviews, patient navigation practices, data collection, and quality assurance.
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Communications Coordinator
The COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR plays a pivotal role in executing and guiding AICAF’s organizational communications. This key position will use multiple strategies to effectively engage a national audience through various platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and experience in planning, creating, and disseminating media content across a variety of platforms with and for Indigenous populations. This position is responsible for moving and supporting multiple projects at once and will contribute to the organization’s growing media presence. This is a great opportunity to join a team of professionals whose mission is to heal with culture and reclaim Indigenous health.
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Research Specialist
The RESEARCH SPECIALIST is responsible for leading one or more community-based research projects and coordinating with other research staff in achieving program goals with adherence to work plans. This position will work closely with the Research Manager to identify and pursue additional funding opportunities and assist in grant writing. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Indigenous communities, extensive community-based public health research experience, and the skillset to assist in all aspects of obtaining funding and publishing research findings. In addition to research responsibilities, this position will provide evaluation support for projects across the organization. This is a great opportunity to lead community-driven research in partnership with trusted community and academic partners.
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Policy and Prevention Project Manager
The POLICY AND PREVENTION PROJECT MANAGER is responsible for leading all aspects as determined by the grant that the manager oversees including but not limited to the following: oversee the implementation of the work plan, maintain budgets and reporting requirements in addition to providing support and guidance to program staff within this grant. This key position will implement Policy, Systems,and Environmental change strategies that inform, support and strengthen tribal communities through technical assistance. Through an Indigenous lens, this position will support the development of resources, programs, and services that are culturally specific to the tribal communities. In collaboration with the Policy & Prevention team, provide technical assistance to tribes and Native organizations in developing tribal resolutions and policies that improve health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Natives nationally. Responsibilities Include:
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Employee Benefits
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Holidays: AICAF observes 10 paid holidays per year.
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Vacation: New employees earn 20 days of paid time off during their first year, with a maximum accrual of 30 days per year after five years of service. Employees may carry over a maximum of 80 hours each calendar year.
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Other Leaves: Time off with pay may be provided for jury/witness duty, death in the family, birth or adoption of a child, and bone marrow donation.
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Health Care Insurance: Comprehensive health care plans are offered to eligible employees and their families. AICAF pays for 100% of the premium for employees enrolled in these plans and 50% for eligible family members. Eligibility is the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
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Dental Insurance: Dental care plans are offered to eligible employees and their families. AICAF pays for 100% of the premium for employees enrolled in these plans and 50% for eligible family members. Eligibility is the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
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Flexible Spending Account: FSA plan offered for medical and dependent care expenses for eligible employees.
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Retirement Plan: Employees over the age of 21 are eligible to contribute to a 401(k) plan immediately upon hire. AICAF will match up to 3% of the employee's gross earnings when they contribute to the plan.
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Life/AD&D Insurance: AICAF provides all eligible employees coverage by paying 100% of the premiums for group term life and AD&D insurance benefits.
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Long-term Disability Insurance: AICAF providers all eligible employees coverage by paying 100% of the premiums for long-term disability (LTD) insurance coverage.
Requests for Proposals
The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is currently looking for an Indigenous Support
Circle Facilitator to support AICAF’s survivorship programming. Our national survivorship
programming aims to find ways to honor, support, raise awareness on cancer survivorship in
Indigenous communities. We are looking for the Indigenous Support Circle Facilitator to use their
creative expertise in planning, facilitation, and follow-up processes for our virtual support circle
efforts. The ideal candidate will utilize knowledge and skills to help in expanding our support circle
efforts.
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