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Community Outreach Specialist

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Lafayette, CA, USA
Full-time

The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for building relationships with the Latino community in order to encourage use of Alzheimer’s Association services and resources with an emphasis on early detection and treatment of dementia. An ideal candidate will be familiar with community networks including faith-based communities and civic organizations, possess strong networking skills, and have experience managing volunteers. 

The Community Outreach Specialist will support the Chapter’s community outreach efforts with the Latino community. Our goal is to help position the Alzheimer's Association widely to build community awareness and engagement among those disproportionately affected and promote the Alzheimer’s Association’s as the place to turn for all matters relating to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. 

Bilingual and Bicultural in Spanish is required for this position. This is a full-time position, located in Lafayette, California, and reports to the Director of Diversity and Inclusion. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, implement and manage strategies that build community awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association’s services and resources in the Latino community
  • Serve as a community liaison by participating in relevant community events, serving as a spokesperson to build collaborative partnerships with strategic partner agencies
  • Recruit and train volunteers/promotoras to champion the cause and deliver common programs
  • Schedule, plan, market and oversee delivery of core services to the Latino community
  • Develop, manage and market community forums
  • Partner with the faith-based community to promote the Association’s programs and events
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the Association in radio and television interviews that target Latinos
  • Foster community engagement in the full mission including advocacy and signature events
  • Collaborate with the communications department in creating strategies to engage Latinos on social media platforms and online communication channels (chapter website, e-newsletter, blog)
  • Lead outreach efforts in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties to reach Area Agency on Aging grant goals (40%)
  • Track and report statistics on outreach for grant purposes

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

  • Fully engage in a culture where team collaboration is highly valued
  • Work as a team to accomplish, if not exceed, organizational goals in the National Strategic Plan
  • Participate in signature fundraising events
  • Walk to End Alzheimer’s staff team and personal fundraising goals
  • Work at least one Walk to End Alzheimer’s on a weekend, or as assigned
  • Participate in The Longest Day 
  • Respond to public policy calls to action & participate in advocacy days
  • Enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the job
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work related experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 years of experience and demonstrated success in outreach to the Latino community
  • Bicultural and bilingual in Spanish 
  • Community mobilization and/or volunteer recruitment and management experience
  • Strong public speaking experience
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented, adaptable and able to manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
  • Ability to travel by car throughout the chapter territory, and occasionally by air. 

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 16 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit