Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator will implement the Alzheimer’s Association’s program delivery and growth strategy to reach more people with volunteer-delivered programs, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities.

The Coordinator is responsible for identifying, recruiting, engaging and growing volunteers and community partners while meeting Association best practices to achieve growth goals and benchmarks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Implement a data-informed, community impact plan to expand reach in each assigned market of opportunity defined by a strategic geography or population.
• Conduct ongoing community assessments through Community Forums in each market as assigned.
• Recruit, train and lead volunteers to deliver and grow programs in designated markets. Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching and support.

Conduct regular volunteer Mission Conversations as assigned and take action to improve volunteer performance.

Maintain a portfolio of community partners in a designated geography using a relationship sales approach to grow the Association’s program reach.

Expand collaborative agreements with current partners in community networks, organizations, service providers, nonprofits and faith institutions.

Identify and elevate new community partnerships prospects to senior leadership.

• Create urgency for our cause by promoting a full-mission value proposition to support Alzheimer’s Association campaigns such as quality care, fundraising and advocacy efforts throughout designated communities.
• Model and foster behaviors that contribute to a culture that values the staff / volunteer / community partnership and is consistent with the Association’s goals, best practices, and core values.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program, community impact and volunteer performance data as well as grant-funded projects (where applicable).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Able to recognize and cultivate relationship potential with targeted partners / organizations and diverse populations to create sense of urgency related to dementia awareness as a major health problem and motivate to action
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others, hold others accountable and reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
• Ability to represent the Association effectively to community partners, community leaders, corporate partners.
• Proven experience in community service development and sustained program integration.
• General knowledge of community health, community-based organizations and systems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience; Three years of experience in program delivery or volunteer management.

Experience in community health and community mobilization a plus.

Title : Program Coordinator

Position Location : Oklahoma City, Ok

Full time based on 37.5 hours per week

Position Grade : 104 Exempt

Reports To : Program Director

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.