The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: MSK’s Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities (IHCD) team is hiring a Community Outreach Coordinator (COC) to support the Integrated Cancer Care Access Network (ICCAN) — an initiative focused on addressing social determinants of health among immigrant and medically underserved communities.
The COC plays a key role in managing food pantry sites, conducting needs assessments, connecting patients to services, and supporting research and outreach projects — all while using Spanish language skills to build trust and improve access to care.
Are you passionate about working in the community? Do you want to use your language skills in Spanish to connect with others? We want you to join us!
Role Overview:
Manage 2–3 food pantry sites and support outreach at pantry locations across NYC.
Provide case management using our Essential Needs Assessment to support patients.
Help participants navigate telehealth and provide education through our Access to Telehealth (AcT) project.
Assist in preparing monthly reports on outreach, research, and educational activities.
Attend required trainings, workshops, and meetings to stay current on project goals and outreach/research procedures.
Ensure proper completion and documentation of consent and research authorization forms per MSK and regulatory guidelines.
Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners by supporting local initiatives and events.
Represent MSK at community events for Spanish-speaking and immigrant communities.
Support special projects or research efforts, including work related to the IRB, Office of Clinical Research, or regulatory compliance.
Conduct outreach with Spanish-speaking health care providers, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, ethnic media, and local leaders.
Key Qualifications:
Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written)
2+ years of experience in community outreach or health-related service/research preferred
Passion for health equity and knowledge of immigrant communities
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with data entry and using SPSS/RedCap is a plus
Willingness to travel across NYC to outreach sites via public transit
Core Skills:
Effective Communicator – Adapts communication to diverse audiences
Collaborative – Builds productive partnerships across teams
Customer-Focused – Delivers patient-centered support
Decisive – Makes timely decisions that move work forward
Action-Oriented – Proactively tackles challenges with enthusiasm
Additional Information:
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, flexibility required for some evenings and weekends as needed. Potential for some hybrid work after training.
Primary Office Location: 663 3rd Ave, 4th floor (visiting different sites throughout NYC will be required)
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Pay Range: $26.21 - $39.24FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
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