Overview
Job Title: Cancer Project Coordinator
Reports to: Cancer and Tobacco Projects Director
Initial Salary Range: $56,500 – $66,500 annually
Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays
Funded Through: June 29th, 2026
Classification: Salaried, Exempt
Status: Full-Time (1.00 FTE), Regular w/ Benefits
Location: Portland, OR
JOB SUMMARY
About the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)
The Northwest Tribes have long recognized the need to exercise control over the design and development of health care delivery systems in their local communities. To this end, they formed the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (also referred to as NPAIHB or “the Board”) in 1972.
Guided by a vision of “Health and Wellness for the Seventh Generation,” NPAIHB is a 501(c)3 designated (non-profit) organization and Tribal organization, P.L. 93-638, under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) serving the 43 federally recognized Tribes in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (Northwest Tribes). Tribes become voting members of the Board through resolutions passed by their governing body. Each member Tribe designates a delegate to serve on the NPAIHB Board of Directors.
Led by our Board of Directors, NPAIHB’s mission is to “eliminate health disparities and improve the quality of life of American Indians and Alaska Natives by supporting Northwest Tribes in their delivery of culturally appropriate, high-quality health programs and services.” We have a staff of over 120 professionals dedicated to advancing Tribal health for the 7th generation in the Pacific Northwest.
The NPAIHB’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 can be found here.
Position Summary
The Cancer Project Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Northwest Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Project (NTCCP) workplan, coalition, and assisting NPAIHB member tribes with cancer control activities.
The Coordinator must have ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make recommendations in coordination with the manager and director of the NTCCP.
This position coordinates the activities of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board’s Northwest Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Project. The Team consists of 3 public health professionals, the Project Director, NTCCP Manager and the NTCCP Coordinator, who are committed to reducing cancer burdens for American Indian and Alaska Native people in the Northwest (OR, WA, and ID) through improved access to prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivor support.
The Coordinator reports to the Cancer and Tobacco Projects Director. This scope of work is housed within the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center Division.
This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 20% of the time.
Essential Functions
Cancer Project Coordinator Functions
Provide NTCCP support in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic Plan
Support the delivery of NTCCP’s Cancer Coalition development and implementation for the NW Tribal Epidemiology Center, and for NPAIHB programs, including the NTCCP, and the CDC grant, along with future projects and services
Participate in and supports all NPAIHB’s NTCCP related grant meetings and program discussions
Support the NPAIHB’s NTCCP 20 Year NW Tribal Comprehensive Cancer Plan, health education materials, website, and other media development, along with NPAIHB staff, Tribal partners, and consultants
Coordinate NTCCP coalition meetings, training, communications, and conferences involving tribal partners, stakeholders, and partners both virtually and in person
Provide technical assistance to NTCCP tribal cancer coalition: share program information, education, prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship data and resources with the tribal program and coalition partners
Support tribal requests for in-person event support, trainings, or other cancer focused activities
Maintain and distribute education materials with coalition members, partners, staff, and other CDC-funded cancer programs
Carry out updated NTCCP priorities throughout the year, as directed by Northwest Tribes, and through the NPAIHB Strategic Planning process and/or annual federal and state policy priorities
Work closely with supervisor to support the identification of Northwest, federal, and state policy priorities related to NTCCP
Administrative and Reporting Functions
Work closely with the Cancer Program Manager and NTCCP Director to establish program goals and deliverables, work plans, and timelines
Support the preparation of all required project reports within the NTCCP
Engage staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements
Maintain well-organized filing systems for all NTCCP related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate
Submit a Monthly Activity Report (MAR) to the Cancer and Tobacco Projects Director at the end of each month, and any additional reports required to track project activities as needed
Other Duties
Perform other duties as assigned by the Cancer and Tobacco Projects Director and/or Executive Director or designee
Standards of Conduct
Act in service to the Tribes and Tribal communities we serve
Uphold the Mission, Values, and Vision of the NPAIHB
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all NPAIHB information and documentation
Consistently exhibit professional behavior and a high degree of personal and professional integrity and impartiality appropriate to the responsible and confidential nature of the position
Exercise good judgment and initiative in performance of duties and responsibilities
Demonstrate high emotional intelligence in the performance of all duties and responsibilities
Orientation toward learning, innovation, service, and the building of second-line leadership
Commitment to building an organizational culture which centers NPAIHB’s service to Tribes, promotes professional excellence, and builds an environment where employees grow and thrive
Commitment to build an inclusive workplace across a range of identities and experiences, including (but not limited to) geography, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, language, disability, religion, spiritual practices, and immigration status
Sees diversity as a strength, and equity as a baseline
Work in a cooperative manner with all levels of management and with all NPAIHB staff
Effectively plan, organize workload, and schedule time to meet workload demands
Use reasonable judgment to consistently display professional work attire during normal business hours, and/or dress appropriately for the workday, space, or event in lieu of a formal dress code
Be present, available, and responsive for meetings and calls during regular working hours
Commit to sharing knowledge and building expertise by participating in all virtual spaces in our workplace with cameras on
Show consideration by communicating effectively and building collective understanding
Recognize relationships are the cornerstone of NPAIHB’s work by treating all NPAIHB delegates/ alternates, partners, staff, and American Indian/Alaska Native people with dignity and respect
Participate willingly in NPAIHB activities
Qualifications
Education
Minimum education required*:
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Science or related field
*A minimum of four years of demonstrated experience as a coordinator for a tribal health program may serve as an acceptable substitute
Experience
Minimum experience required:
At least two (2) years of experience as a project coordinator
At least one (1) years of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics
At least two (2) years of experience in event planning, health education, or program development
Additional experience preferred:
Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes
Experience in the planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up of public health-related coalitions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnerships among diverse stakeholders and organizations
Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)
Strong writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context
Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and work effectively as a team member
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to travel frequently (approximately 20% of the time)
Probationary Period
External applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period during which time their employment can be terminated at will. For the purpose of evaluating job performance, internal applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period when job duties change significantly.
Work Conditions
Physical Demands
This position:
Frequently involves sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body)
Occasionally involves light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects)
Physical Requirements
This position:
Consistently requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and expressing or exchanging ideas or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly
Constantly requires working with fingers, rather than the whole hand or arm
Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks
Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time
Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally
Occasionally requires stooping, which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Infrequently requires crouching
Typical Environmental Conditions
The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions.
Travel Requirements
Local travel is required (10% of time). Overnight travel outside of the area required (20% of the time). Attendance at quarterly NPAIHB Board Meetings is occasionally required. These meetings are held both locally and hosted by our member tribes on a rotating basis, taking place during the third or fourth weeks of January, April, July, and October, and typically require a minimum stay of two overnights per meeting.
Disclaimer
The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
Except as provided by Title 25, U.S.C. § 450e(b), which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the NPAIHB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, genetic information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law.
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