Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter
Program Manager
Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076
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Program Manager
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Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter
Position Summary:
As a Program Manager, you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings. The Portfolio brings awareness, education, and support to all communities in the United States and activates a grassroots network of individuals and community leaders to work toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Utilizing your proven leadership, networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and expand the reach of our community offerings. You will strategically identify and engage community partners and activate and empower volunteers, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities, with an emphasis on the Black and African American community. The position not only manages and supports your team but also actively contributes to day-to-day work and deliverables. As a successful community mobilizer who manages multiple program delivery volunteers annually, you will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for the cause, coach and inspire your volunteers to implement proven strategies and best practices that result in increased community presence and serving more people with awareness, education and support year over year. This is a grant-funded position.
Responsibilities
Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements that meet organizational goals. Apply Association best practices in community engagement and volunteer activation, leveraging strong relationship-building skills to drive successful outcomes.
Activate and support volunteers using Association methods such as peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies. Manage a balanced, volunteer-led Portfolio of Community Program Offerings with measurable growth, stepping in as needed to ensure delivery.
Cultivate and manage community partnerships, including with underrepresented groups, with an emphasis on the Black and African American community, using a relationship-based, results-driven approach that enhances awareness, education, support, and brand visibility in all communities. Manage a portfolio of high-impact community partners to host Association Community Program reaching new audiences year after year by securing and managing Community Partner agreements.
Develop and execute data-informed community impact plans and secure Community Partner Agreements using a relationship-sales method aligned with local needs.
Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration - with revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholders - to identify and qualify awareness opportunities, strategically engaging supporters to expand reach and impact. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that sustains long-term community impact and volunteer engagement.
Evaluate and improve volunteer performance as needed, and manage budgets, grants, and timelines with precision.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3 – 5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture community relationships and partnerships.
Ability to manage and coach large numbers of volunteers at different experience levels with diplomacy.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through.
Excellent written and presentation skills.
Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials.
Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products, Google Suite and social media.
Title:
Program Manager
Position Location:
Southfield, Michigan
Full-time Exempt , based on 37.5 hours per week
Position Grade & Compensation:
Grade 205. The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $50,700 - $62,000.
Reports To:
Director, Program Services
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row. At the Alzheimer’s Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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Program Manager
role at
Alzheimer's Association - Orange County Chapter
Position Summary:
As a Program Manager, you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings. The Portfolio brings awareness, education, and support to all communities in the United States and activates a grassroots network of individuals and community leaders to work toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Utilizing your proven leadership, networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and expand the reach of our community offerings. You will strategically identify and engage community partners and activate and empower volunteers, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities, with an emphasis on the Black and African American community. The position not only manages and supports your team but also actively contributes to day-to-day work and deliverables. As a successful community mobilizer who manages multiple program delivery volunteers annually, you will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for the cause, coach and inspire your volunteers to implement proven strategies and best practices that result in increased community presence and serving more people with awareness, education and support year over year. This is a grant-funded position.
Responsibilities
Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements that meet organizational goals. Apply Association best practices in community engagement and volunteer activation, leveraging strong relationship-building skills to drive successful outcomes.
Activate and support volunteers using Association methods such as peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies. Manage a balanced, volunteer-led Portfolio of Community Program Offerings with measurable growth, stepping in as needed to ensure delivery.
Cultivate and manage community partnerships, including with underrepresented groups, with an emphasis on the Black and African American community, using a relationship-based, results-driven approach that enhances awareness, education, support, and brand visibility in all communities. Manage a portfolio of high-impact community partners to host Association Community Program reaching new audiences year after year by securing and managing Community Partner agreements.
Develop and execute data-informed community impact plans and secure Community Partner Agreements using a relationship-sales method aligned with local needs.
Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration - with revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholders - to identify and qualify awareness opportunities, strategically engaging supporters to expand reach and impact. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that sustains long-term community impact and volunteer engagement.
Evaluate and improve volunteer performance as needed, and manage budgets, grants, and timelines with precision.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3 – 5 years of proven experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Confident, goal-oriented, positive self-starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to develop and nurture community relationships and partnerships.
Ability to manage and coach large numbers of volunteers at different experience levels with diplomacy.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through.
Excellent written and presentation skills.
Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory by car. Travel in this case is considered time spent away from the office, in the community, to fulfill the job goals. While most such travel is same day, occasional overnight travel or air travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for committee meetings, Walk and wraparound events.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift and transport up to 25 lbs. of materials.
Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products, Google Suite and social media.
Title:
Program Manager
Position Location:
Southfield, Michigan
Full-time Exempt , based on 37.5 hours per week
Position Grade & Compensation:
Grade 205. The Alzheimer’s Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $50,700 - $62,000.
Reports To:
Director, Program Services
We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row. At the Alzheimer’s Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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