Job details
Job type part-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Doctorate (preferred)
Senior leadership: 3 years (preferred)
Full job description
Assistant director, website editorial, volunteer position
About the pet cancer foundation
The pet cancer foundation’s vision is to increase the life expectancy and improve the quality of life of pets diagnosed with cancerEstimates suggest that 12m dogs and cats are developing cancer every year, roughly 6x the number of humans getting cancer yearly within north americaWe need to do more for our furry friends, and we`re building a large team of distributed, animal-loving passionate volunteers to help them and their families.
Over the past 24 months, the organization has grown from the founder`s vision to a team of over 200 volunteers working virtually across the united states, canada, and another half dozen countries worldwideAs we work to become the leading non-profit organization in the field of animal cancer, we plan to more than double in size over the next 12 monthsWe`re searching for a highly qualified assistant director, website content to work with our website editorial business unitThat`s where and how you can help us.
About the position
The assistant director is one of two ad`s responsible for leading the operational tasks of the department in collaboration with the director and editor-in-chiefThe assistant directors support the department head with oversight of the numerous project teams, interviews, hiring, & placement of new volunteers, project plan development, tracking and follow-up; and overall management of the departmentThe ad`s work collaboratively within the department, and externally across the organization, to ensure the many components of the website content are maintained and updated, while identifying any barriers/roadblocks that may be encounteredWhen delays occur, our ad`s will recommend solutions to remedy shortcomings, working through the director or independently to improve workflow and make progressThe ad`s backstop the senior role when required.
Duties and responsibilities
Lead the definition of the content planning framework and approves the short-, medium-, and long-term content development strategies that direct the website editorial team`s work and seek to establish pcf as a recognized, trusted source of pet cancer-related information.
Establishes the editorial direction for the website and its various sections that include blog-style content about the latest cancer advancements, animal health, wellness topics, etc., in addition to maintaining and updating the resource listings, clinical trial information, and core medical content of the site.
Approve the publishing calendar and all content posted on pcf`s website to ensure it aligns with the strategic direction, supports the achievement of the organization`s objectives, and will be of interest to targeted stakeholders.
Establish, implement and continuously improve pcf`s comprehensive publication process, including editing, peer review, and fact-checking steps, and establish parameters to ensure all content is timely, objective, and factually accurate and ensures content can be efficiently published.
Work in close collaboration with various business units, including revenue and marketing and communications to provide direction and advice and ensure the website meets multiple strategic objectives, such as supporting the overall marketing plan and promoting fundraising efforts, while always preserving the overall integrity and purpose of the website to be a trusted information source for pet owners.
Direct the coordination of legal and transparency requirements that adequately disclose pcfs obligations as a not-for-profit, charitable organization.
Lead and motivate the team and ensure that business and project plans are effectively translated into specific individual and team goals to ensure these objectives` achievement.
About you
You are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for publishing informative, fact-based web contentYou regularly seek opportunities to grow an organization`s website presence and take pride in overseeing the publication of a large volume of high-quality, accurate information geared toward a specific audienceYou are a great leader seeking to guide a team of writers to support the organization`s website editorial objectivesYou have:
Doctoral degree in a life or animal sciences discipline/health-related policy or specialty, or a doctor of veterinary medicine and it`s related specialties;
Significant and progressive experience writing and reviewing articles for known journals;
Experience in carrying out health or scientific-related research for the purpose of writing and publishing fact-based, informative articles;
Experience serving on the editorial board of a recognized journal would be considered a vital asset;
Previous experience working in a medical-related field would be considered an asset;
Excellent skills in editing and proofreading web material;
Superior written and verbal communication skills;
Strong management and leadership skills and a proven ability to develop talent across an organization;
Effective project management skills.
What we provide you with
This leadership role is a generational opportunity to build a best-in-class worldwide organization that will make a difference in millions of animals` lives in the decades to comeThe challenges of building an umbrella cancer agency from inception will provide learnings across the board while expanding your network of contacts that will be of assistance to your advancing private or non-profit sector career.
Footnotes
This position is virtual and must reside within north america.
This volunteer position requires a time commitment of approximately 6-8 hours per week and more at times.
This role could potentially lead to other senior positions within the organization or its subsidiaries.
The organization requires a longer-term service commitment of at least 6-12 months at the confirmation of placement.
Job type: part-time
Medical specialty:
Genetics & genomics
Oncology
Education:
Doctorate (preferred)
Experience:
Scientific/medical writing: 5 years (preferred)
Scientific/medical editing: 3 years (preferred)
Senior leadership: 3 years (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
