Community Engagement Manager

Position Summary:

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing, managing and implementing a community engagement strategy for the Alzheimer's Association within defined markets of opportunity. Engagement will include but is not limited to relationship- building strategy, outreach, and program coordination to meet the demand for culturally and linguistically sensitive education, information, and awareness activities related to Alzheimer's and other dementia. Territory covered will be Westchester County.

Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops networks to assist the chapter in reaching community leaders, families, and health and social service professionals, and raising awareness of services, programs and resources we have available.
• Engage in direct community outreach through Westchester County and employ creative strategies in building and enhancing relationships. Promotes the organization's mission through identifying new partnerships with other organizations and participation in local collaborations and committees.
• Mentor and support program volunteers including: community educators, faith based and community representatives to conduct outreach and education programs as outlined in the Association's Common Program plan. Responsible for related documentation.
• Provides support as part of the Chapter Community Engagement team to assure the team reaches grant and home office goals.
• Identifies potential individual donors, major donors, and board members.
• Proactively and collaboratively works with chapter staff to support the Alzheimer's Association vision, mission, core values and strategic goals, and to promote Association events such as The Longest Day, Walk to End Alzheimer's, TrialMatch, advocacy and other special events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with/managing volunteers.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner.
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-directed individual with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in-person, virtually and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to take feedback, work independently as well as work as a member of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Zoom, and Google Workspace.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and ability to travel by car throughout Westchester County.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability to meet community needs.
• Ability to carry up to 25lbs. of program equipment and supplies.
• Ability to transport supplies for community events (brochures, folding table, banners, etc.).

Position Title: Community Engagement Manager

Position Location: Purchase, NY

Full Time - 37.5 hours/week

Position Grade: 405

Salary Range: $58,500 - $60,000

Reports To: Senior Director, Community Engagement

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,900 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.

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 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 is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.