COmmunity Outreach & Education Specialist
Job Location
Orange, CA
General Summary
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The Alzheimer's Association, serving Orange County is looking to hire a Community Outreach and Education Specialist to be responsible for the delivery of education programs in the community; volunteer engagement; and community outreach. Additional responsibilities include: recruit, train, and place volunteers in program activities to increase our program delivery and support services throughout the territory; outreach and health fair management; and management and supervision of education and program volunteers.
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- Plan, schedule, market and deliver Association community and family education programs, support groups, conference presentations, information and referral and other trainings and activities as needed.
- Conduct timely and effective promotion and outreach on behalf of the organization, with a focus on increasing awareness of and promoting care and support programs.
- Identify and meet the needs of diverse communities and populations.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers and interns to deliver common programs, physician and medical outreach, and other program duties.
- Outreach and health fair event coordination: Identify key health fairs and other event activities that increase the Association's visibility in the community; recruit, train and manage volunteers to staff these events.
- Represent the chapter at appropriate and assigned meetings and events.
- Assure compliance with all Association policies, procedures, Standards and applicable regulatory and grant requirements; promote Association wide programs and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
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- Bachelor Degree required
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in community outreach, volunteer management, and conducting education programs
- Remains knowledgeable and current in information related to Alzheimer's and related dementias
- Demonstrated skills in communicating to different constituents, professionals, families and the community
- Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
- Bilingual preferred
- Computer: Microsoft Office Suite and database management experience required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the Chapter area with some evening, weekend, and overnight travel required.
Send your resume and cover letter:
If apply ing by e-mail, please attach your resume and cover letter as Microsoft Word documents, or include both within the text of your e-mail message.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.
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