Program Coordinator

Alzheimer's Association®; Lawrence (MA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Coordinator to enhance community engagement and volunteer programs. This role focuses on expanding outreach in underrepresented areas, fostering partnerships, and driving impactful community initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in volunteer management and community health, with the ability to motivate diverse populations. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's, and be part of a mission-driven organization that values inclusivity and community impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Cultural & Heritage Day

Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in program delivery or volunteer management.
• Experience in community health and mobilization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement a community impact plan to expand reach in designated markets.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers to deliver programs effectively.

Skills

Volunteer Management

Community Engagement

Data Analysis

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Position Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator of this role is to implement the Alzheimer’s Association’s program delivery and growth strategy to reach more people with volunteer-delivered programs, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities. The Program Coordinator is responsible for identifying, recruiting, engaging and growing volunteers and community partners while meeting Association best practices to achieve growth goals and benchmarks. This position will focus on engagement with diverse communities in northeastern Massachusetts.

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator of this role is to implement the Alzheimer’s Association’s program delivery and growth strategy to reach more people with volunteer-delivered programs, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities. The Program Coordinator is responsible for identifying, recruiting, engaging and growing volunteers and community partners while meeting Association best practices to achieve growth goals and benchmarks. This position will focus on engagement with diverse communities in northeastern Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement a data-informed, community impact plan to expand reach in each assigned market of opportunity defined by a strategic geography or population.
• Conduct ongoing community assessments through Community Forums in each market as assigned.
• Recruit, train and lead volunteers to deliver and grow programs in designated markets. Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching and support. Conduct regular volunteer Mission Conversations as assigned and take action to improve volunteer performance.
• Maintain a portfolio of community partners in a designated geography using a relationship sales approach to grow the Association’s program reach. Expand collaborative agreements with current partners in community networks, organizations, service providers, nonprofits and faith institutions. Identify and elevate new community partnerships prospects to senior leadership.
• Create urgency for our cause by promoting a full-mission value proposition to support Alzheimer’s Association campaigns such as quality care, fundraising and advocacy efforts throughout designated communities.
• Model and foster behaviors that contribute to a culture that values the staff/volunteer/ community partnership and is consistent with the Association’s goals, best practices, and core values.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program, community impact and volunteer performance data as well as grant-funded projects (where applicable).
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience;
• Three years of experience in program delivery or volunteer management.
• Experience in community health and community mobilization a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to recognize and cultivate relationship potential with targeted partners/organizations and diverse populations to create sense of urgency related to dementia awareness as a major health problem and motivate to action
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others, hold others accountable and reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
• Ability to represent the Association effectively to community partners, community leaders, corporate partners.
• Proven experience in community service development and sustained program integration.
• General knowledge of community health, community-based organizations and systems.
• Travel, including evening and weekend work required.
• Must possess valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance and clean driving record
  
  

Title: Program Coordinator

Position Location: Remote within Merrimack Valley, North Shore, or Cape Ann area of MA, with travel

Full time or Part time: Full time

Position Grade & Compensation: 304 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $55,000 – 65,000,

Reports To: Director of Programs

Who We Are

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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