Program Manager, Community Engagement & Volunteer Leadership

Alzheimer's Association International; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays and volunteer days

Travel allowance

Job summary

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a Program Manager in Springfield, IL to lead a volunteer-driven program portfolio across multiple counties. You will recruit, coach, and coach volunteers, build partnerships, and manage events and conferences.

This role emphasizes equity and outreach to underrepresented communities while directing data-informed impact plans. You will collaborate across divisions, manage budgets, and engage with community leaders to expand awareness, education and support

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 and meet organizational goals.
• Activate and support volunteers using Association methods and quality improvement strategies.
• Cultivate and manage community partnerships, including with underrepresented groups, to host programs and expand reach.
• Develop and execute data-informed community impact plans and secure Community Partner Agreements.
• Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration with revenue, advocacy, leadership and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate and improve volunteer performance and manage budgets, grants, and timelines with precision.
• Inspire urgency and support for the Association’s mission, expanding care, fundraising and advocacy across communities.
• Oversee all aspects of hosting an annual Conference, including logistics, budgeting, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Volunteer management

Relationship building

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking a Program Manager in Springfield, IL to lead a volunteer-driven program portfolio across multiple counties. You will recruit, coach, and coach volunteers, build partnerships, and manage events and conferences.

This role emphasizes equity and outreach to underrepresented communities while directing data-informed impact plans. You will collaborate across divisions, manage budgets, and engage with community leaders to expand awareness, education and support