Program Manager

Alzheimer's Association®; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 62,100 - 75,900; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer's Association® in Melville, NY, seeks a Program Manager to lead a volunteer-driven portfolio of community programs. You will recruit, coach, and mobilize volunteers, build grassroots movements, and expand reach in diverse communities through strategic partnerships.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years in volunteer mobilization, strong relationship-building, and the ability to travel as needed. The salary guidance reflects the organization’s 69,000 USD annual target for this

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements.
• Activate and support volunteers using Association methods and ensure delivery.
• Cultivate and manage community partnerships with underrepresented groups and host partnerships.
• Develop and execute data-informed community impact plans and secure partner agreements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities and expand reach and impact.
• Evaluate and improve volunteer performance, and manage budgets, grants and timelines.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Volunteer mobilization

Community engagement

Relationship building

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Manager

As Program Manager you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings. The Portfolio brings awareness, education and support to all communities in the United States and activates a grassroots network of individuals and community leaders to work toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

Position Summary

Utilizing your proven leadership, networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and expand the reach of our community offerings by strategically identifying and engaging community partners and activating and empowering volunteers, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities. The position not only manages and supports their team but also actively contributes to day‑to‑day work and deliverables.

As a successful community mobilizer who will manage multiple program delivery volunteers annually, you will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for the cause, coach and inspire your volunteers to implement proven strategies and best practices that result in increased community presence and serving more people with awareness, education and support year over year.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements that meet organizational goals. Apply Association best practices in community engagement and volunteer activation, leveraging strong relationship‑building skills to drive successful outcomes.
• Activate and support volunteers using Association methods such as peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies. Manage a balanced, volunteer‑led Portfolio of Community Program Offerings with measurable growth, stepping in as needed to ensure delivery.
• Cultivate and manage community partnerships, including with underrepresented groups, using a relationship‑based, results‑driven approach that enhances awareness, education, support, and brand visibility in all communities. Manage a portfolio of high‑impact community partners to host Association Community Program reaching new audiences year after year by securing and managing Community Partner agreements.
• Develop and execute data‑informed community impact plans and secure Community Partner Agreements using a relationship‑sales method aligned with local needs.
• Demonstrate cross‑functional collaboration with revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholders to identify and qualify awareness opportunities, strategically engaging supporters to expand reach and impact. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that sustains long‑term community impact and volunteer engagement.
• Evaluate and improve volunteer performance as needed, and manage budgets, grants, and timelines with precision.
• Inspire urgency and support for the Alzheimer’s Association’s full mission, advancing care, fundraising, and advocacy across all communities with an emphasis on reaching under‑represented communities with limited access to diagnosis and treatment.
• Facilitate outreach and engagement with underserved communities to ensure equitable access to program resources and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3‑5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred but not required; candidates with Spanish language skills are especially encouraged to apply.
• Confident, goal‑oriented, positive self‑starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture community relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to manage and coach large numbers of volunteers at different experience levels with diplomacy.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow‑through.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for volunteer mentoring and coaching and attending events.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn CRM software.

Location

Melville, NY

Position Details

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 405. The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary for this role is $69,000.

Reports To: Sr. Manager, Programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.