We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life changing impact on the millions suffering from the disease, their caregivers, and those that may be diagnosed with the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org to find out more about who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work the last eight years in a row.
The Associate Walk Director will manage the growth, development and implementation of the Los Angeles area Walk to End Alzheimer's event through volunteer recruitment, community engagement and corporate development. Additionally, this position will collaborate with the Director of Walks on providing departmental management and supervision.
- Using Association best practices, standards and guidelines, collaborate with Walk managers to develop and implement a comprehensive Walk to End Alzheimer's plan that includes budgets, timelines, team recruitment, retention, committee development, marketing, public relations and logistics.
- Achieve revenue, expense and sponsorship targets, with direct accountability for goals set forth in the annual budget.
- Cultivate community partnerships in order to recruit high level volunteer leadership, garner community support.
- Train, coach and develop leadership volunteers.
- Work closely with Director on departmental oversight, including the leadership, supervision and motivation of staff.
- Prospect, cultivate and steward community relationships, including event teams, sponsors, volunteers, participants, businesses, service providers and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate Walk education sessions for staff, volunteer, community members and corporate partners.
- Attend and participate in related events, including representing the Chapter, public speaking, and providing media interviews.
- Manage Walk websites, reporting, data and program statistics, including outputs, outcomes, collaborations and partnerships.
- A minimum of five years of experience in fundraising and development
- A minimum of five years of experience managing, recruiting and retaining volunteers
- Experience with Luminate (Blackbaud) fundraising tools a plus
- Ability to apply effective management principles and practices to the interviewing, supervising, training, appraising and motivating of staff
- Ability to lead, guide and inspire staff and volunteers to achieve goals and objectives while demonstrating and promoting open communication, transparency and teamwork
- Ability to multitask and handle changing priorities in a fast paced environment
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to speak publicly in large and small groups and network with collaborative agencies and providers
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate a dedication to inclusion
- Ability to effectively work and lead in a team environment
- Ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff and external contacts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; proficiency with CRM databases a plus
- Ability to travel locally, regionally and nationally as needed to perform job duties
- Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license and proof insurance
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs