Educate Your Community About Dementia - Shasta County (California)

Alzheimer's Association of Northern California & Northern Nevada; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in healthcare is seeking a passionate individual for the Educate Your Community About Dementia role in Shasta County, California. The position involves delivering educational presentations and collaborating with community partners. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and presentation skills, with a personal or professional connection to dementia. This role is vital in promoting awareness and support within the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with health education.
• Familiarity with email and PowerPoint presentations.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations on care and support topics.
• Collaborate with local staff to expand programs.
• Connect people with additional Association services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Comfort with computers

Networking ability

Job description

Educate Your Community About Dementia - Shasta County (California)

Join to apply for the Educate Your Community About Dementia - Shasta 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.

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 & 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 to apply. Background checks are required.

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

Seniority level

Associate