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Senior Director of Programs

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Charlottesville, VA, USA
Full-time

This position is responsible for implementing the chapter’s volunteer-powered program delivery strategy, engaging with organizations to encourage community mobilization and supporting the chapter’s health systems initiatives. This position manages the Central & Western Chapter Program staff and reports to the Chapter Executive Director. This a full time position located in Charlottesville, VA.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Community Programs 

  • Increase reach of Alzheimer’s Association Common Programs with special emphasis on increasing participation among communities that have typically had low rates of engagement with the chapter.  
  • Build and expand the number of Alzheimer’s Association Community Educators, Alzheimer’s Association Community Representatives, support group facilitators and other Community Volunteers. 
  • Engage, train and manage relationships with community volunteers to expand the Alzheimer’s Association’s visibility and programmatic reach within assigned area. 
  • Conduct annual performance evaluations of community volunteers. 
  • Represent the chapter as needed at community events and networking groups.
  • Lead and conduct Community Forums in order to develop an informed and community-focused plan for service delivery.

Community Partnerships 

  • Develop new, sustainable strategic community partnerships and volunteer supporters in an effort to increase the reach of the Association.
  • Build referral partnerships with social service agencies, service providers and congregations to identify prospective volunteers.
  • Analyze service data to identify gaps in delivery and create opportunities for increased volunteer engagement.

Health Systems

  • Support the implementation of the chapter’s health systems strategy. 
  • Serve as a member of the account management team in an effort to engage health systems.

Other Essential Functions

  • Implement the Chapter's Strategic Plan initiatives, programs and activities for the purpose of meeting designated goals, objectives and service metrics.
  • Support chapter and national Advocacy and Public Policy goals. 
  • Prepare and distribute communications to volunteers and donors - via email, print, and telephone - based on the Association’s communications timeline and additional needs.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, Nursing, Public Health, or volunteer management.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2 years of experience in managing volunteers.
  • 2 years of experience managing program implementation. 
  • 1-2 years of experience in community outreach, community mobilization or organizational capacity building projects/initiatives.
  • Demonstrated history of health education, strong public speaking skills and an understanding of adult learning principles.
  • Demonstrated success managing volunteer-led community education programs and support groups, with experience in recruitment, training, engagement, supervision and evaluation of volunteers.
  • Demonstrated success working on a team to identify, create and launch strategic partnerships.
  • Demonstrated success working with diverse populations, volunteers, staff, and external contacts to build and maintain successful teams.
  • Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and/or analyze growth opportunities and make programmatic recommendations to Chapter leadership.
  • Ability to coach and develop volunteer talent.
  • Strong communication skills in person, print, and electronically. 
  • Ability to make data driven decisions.
  • Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment where limited resources can lead to strong demands on professional skill.
  • Proven ability to build relationships founded on trust, follow-through and commitment which will enhance and further the Alzheimer's Association's mission, vision and organizational values.
  • Demonstrated success in creating and nurturing community relationships. Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, electronically and publicly to a variety of audiences.
  • High level of confidentiality, integrity, diplomacy and initiative.
  • Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle to meet travel requirements throughout the Chapter territory. 

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 12 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit