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Associate Director , Walk to End Alzheimer's

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Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

This position will serve as a member of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s team under the Director, Walk to End Alzheimer’s with a focus on staff and volunteer training and support.  As a part of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, the Associate Director will identify growth opportunities and develop resources and tools for staff and volunteers.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Deliver training and consultation to assigned Chapters.
  • Monitor, evaluate and identify growth opportunities for assigned Chapters as part of planning and ongoing process.
  • Participate as a core team member of national Walk training program and Leadership conference planning team identifying needs, developing and delivering core curriculum.
  • Working with assigned Chapters to deliver training, identify opportunities and work directly with them on growth plans, strategies and tactics within our Event standards and best practices.
  • Monitor, analyze and determine strategies based on quantitative and qualitative results (data analysis or other).
  • Lead nationwide, regional and local training sessions for Chapter staff and volunteers.
  • Participate as a member of the training team to develop and deliver curriculum year-round, including identifying key growth opportunities.
  • Lead consulting and training efforts with assigned Chapter walk programs.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3-5 years national or regional event management and training experience required in a non-profit environment.
  • VHA mass market event experience preferred.
  • Successful candidate must have organized Walk event experience, but have the skills to adapt program experience into a program appropriately to our organization.
  • Team player that has the ability to interface with various levels of staff and volunteers. 
  • Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast paced environment. Efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills. 
  • Excellent written, oral, and communication skills. (Includes presentation delivery, conveying ideas, and instructing effectively.)
  • Ability to work and make some judgments independently and complete projects with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of various computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with Convio a major plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% of time to various locations via plane and other modes

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  

  • Proven ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously, to prioritize appropriately and meet deadlines in a cross-functional environment.
  • Ability to influence and gain buy-in from staff and volunteers.
  • Understanding of nonprofit, business strategies and processes; such as event fundraising, volunteer support and leadership development, and constituent relationship management. 
  • Proven experience leading project teams with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and apply relevant findings to adjust goals and results.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with various stakeholders: care providers, researchers, policy makers, consumers and Association leadership  and to provide strategic guidance in a collaborative, consultative, and positive manner.  
  • Ability to build consensus and to work through others in achieving desired results and objectives. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

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: 
Aug 7 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit