Educate Your Community About Dementia - Butte County (California)

Alzheimer's Association of Northern California & Northern Nevada; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization focused on dementia education is looking for a Community Educator in Chico, California. You will deliver presentations on care and support topics, collaborate with community partners, and run educational programs. Ideal candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills. Passion for the Alzheimer’s Association mission is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and presentations.
• Ability to network and collaborate with staff and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations annually on care and support topics.
• Collaborate to expand programs by securing community partners.
• Serve as presenter for education programs and conferences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Networking abilities

Tools

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Educate Your Community About Dementia - Butte County (California)

Join to apply for the Educate Your Community About Dementia - Butte County (California) role at Alzheimer's Association of Northern California & Northern Nevada

We provide programs and support services for patients, families, caregivers, and others in the San Francisco Bay Area affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Outside the federal government, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest research funder in the country and offers advocacy opportunities to make public policy change. At the Alzheimer's Association, diversity and inclusion are vital to our mission. The Association leads strategic initiatives to support diversity and a culture of inclusivity. These strategic initiatives also strengthen outreach to all populations, providing communities with resources and support to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. By partnering with organizations locally and nationally to advance diversity and inclusion, the Association can broaden its reach in all communities.

Community Educator Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations (in person or virtually) annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics.
• Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials.
• Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.
• Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs and the free 24/7 Helpline.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation, and adult education skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
• Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.
• Must be age 21 or older to apply. Background checks are required.

To learn more, please visit http://alz.org/norcal/volunteer