CAREERS

Fredericksburg Community Coordinator (Part-Time)

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ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is seeking a part-time hourly Fredericksburg Community Coordinator. This position will provide outreach and support to families in accessing services and programs in their communities. This position will work closely with other team members to ensure that kids and families receive the necessary support they need to thrive.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities​​

• Conduct outreach to Fredericksburg families to build trusting relationships and identify needs.

• Connect families with ASK services and provide referrals to appropriate resources.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers to identify and coordinate services for families.

• Keep detailed records within the CRM database.

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure that families receive comprehensive support.

• Visit Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and Children’s National (Fredericksburg) clinics to support families occasionally, as needed.

• Support families in navigating the pediatric cancer treatment process.

• Assist newcomer families in navigating their transition, providing personalized support, resources, and guidance, ensuring a smooth integration into the ASK community.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute 10-12 events per year for Fredericksburg families.

• Provide regular check-ins with Fredericksburg patients and families.

 

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology or equivalent work experience, with at least five years of experience working in nonprofit.

• Motivated to work in an emotionally challenging environment.

• Ability to build relationships across a diverse population.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while functioning within a team.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.

• Preference of an applicant who lives and is familiar with the Fredericksburg area.

 

Work schedule

This is a part-time hourly with approximately (12 to 15 hours week) and requires some evenings and weekends for events. Some travel required, must have reliable transportation.

 

Salary Range

The starting hourly rate for this position is $27.00 an hour.

 

To Apply​​

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@askccf.org with the subject line “Fredericksburg Community Coordinator”

 

About ASK Childhood Cancer

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, and serves families across Virginia. They are a culture-first organization dedicated to making life better for children with cancer and their families. Since its founding in 1975, ASK (which stands for “Assistance, Support, and Kindness”) has provided comprehensive support services that address the emotional, educational, financial, and social challenges that come with a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

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Each year, ASK serves more than 1,000 people, including children receiving treatment, survivors, and their families. The organization works closely with all five primary pediatric cancer treatment centers in Virginia. They are Carilion Children’s, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, and UVA Health Children’s.

 

ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. It believes attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. ASK offers a pleasant, energetic work environment and an engaging, purposeful workplace culture.