The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund is hiring for a Full-Time Program Manager! 
 
The Program Manager is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of the emotional support programs of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation (Jacksonville office), which include pediatric psychosocial programs and activities among patients, their siblings, and parents/guardians. Additionally, guides the development and execution of new Jay Fund programs to address psychosocial needs of beneficiaries. Prepares and manages program budgets, updating executive staff and community stakeholders on the impact of the Jay Fund’s work. Assists the Programs Officer with strategic vision and execution of Jay Fund programs, evaluating success of programs and events to better serve Jay Fund Beneficiaries. This position may be filled by someone with a Child Life Specialist or Social Work degree.
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, also known simply as the Jay Fund, is a 501 non-profit organization established that helps families tackle childhood cancer by providing them with comprehensive financial, emotional, and practical support. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund's mission is to help families tackle childhood cancer by providing comprehensive financial, emotional, and practical support. From diagnosis to recovery and beyond, we are part of the team, allowing parents to solely focus on their child’s well-being. The Jay Fund's goal is to BE THERE for parents facing the unthinkable so they can be there for their families

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop, plan, manage, and facilitate all Jay Fund Sibling Support, Adolescent Young Adult, and Caregiver Care programs, and others as assigned with assistance from the Senior Director of Programs.
• Serves as a liaison, building new and cultivating existing relationships and strategic alliances with hospital and clinic pediatric hematology/oncology staff as well as other nonprofit partners.
• Assists Programs Officer, and the Chief Executive Officer, in identifying and executing new programs to better serve the psychosocial needs of Jay Fund beneficiaries.
• Manages treatment center programming, including patient visits, teen room events, food pantry, and caregiver support. Oversees requests for equipment and supplies to improve quality of life for patients while at treatment centers.
• Serves as a member of the Jay Fund Family Programming Committee which reviews incoming proposals for funding to support mission and focus, makes recommendations to the Board for both NY/NJ and Jacksonville disbursements.
• Attends professional conferences, reviews professional journals and stays current in information and trends. Shares information educating other Jay Fund team members and positioning Jay Fund as a leader in the field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in a clinical pediatric oncology role.
• Strong understanding of pediatric oncology patient’s psychosocial needs.
• Ability to develop, manage, and grow programs that support pediatric oncology families.
• Able to travel (if necessary) and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to accomplish strenuous activities as required.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities while working on deadline.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with persons from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or Social Work
• 2 years of experience working with children or patients in medical setting; pediatric oncology setting preferred.
• Experience in developing programs from start to finish.
• Experience planning patient events from start to finish.

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation was created in 1996 in honor of Jay McGillis. Jay was a special young man who developed leukemia while a member of Coach Coughlin’s team at Boston College. In the eight months between Jay’s diagnosis and the day he lost his battle with cancer, the Coughlin family saw first hand the physical, emotional, and financial strains the illness caused the McGillis Family. After going through the tragic events with Jay’s family, Coach Coughlin vowed that if he ever had the chance, he would create a way to help families with children battling cancer. Coach Coughlin kept his vow and started this foundation to be there in Jay’s honor. For over 25 years, the Jay Fund has evolved in size and scope. To date, the Jay Fund has provided $24 million in support to over 5,600 families in Northeast Florida and the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area.