The Senior Manager of Community Outreach and Engagement will implement the Alzheimer’s Association community engagement and program strategies to meet and exceed strategic measures and manage all designated grants in the East Bay region (Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano Counties). This position will also provide limited operational functions of the East Bay office, working in conjunction with the Chapter’s Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (80%)

• In partnership with Senior Regional Director and Chief Program Officer, responsible for planning and implementing programs and services with priority to volunteer delivery of the Alzheimer’s Association core programs
• Measure East Bay mission delivery and progress towards Care and Support strategic implementation plan objectives
• Responsible for managing the volunteer community educators and community representatives to support and expand programs and services
• Responsible for overseeing the East Bay government grants programs, including grant reporting, audits, metrics, delivery and grant writing
• Identify opportunities to collaborate and develop relationships with health and community organizations to promote awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and our mission to diverse communities
• Work with staff and volunteers to support and grow participation in core programs and all of our strategic initiatives

FULL MISSION ENGAGEMENT (10%)

• Working in partnership with all pillars of the Association to collaborate and advance our mission
• Provide leadership and support to the Association’s signature fundraisers, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and The Longest Day® to expand revenue, build relationships with leadership volunteers and corporate sponsors and increase public awareness
• Work with the Chapter Development Team to identify prospects and cultivate new donors from individuals, foundations and corporation
• Work with Director of Public Policy and Advocacy to respond to local, state and national public policy needs and ensure accomplishment of strategic plan objectives related to advocacy
• Provide leadership to the Communications Department as local spokesperson and increase local and regional publicity about the organization, Alzheimer’s disease and our mission
• Plus all other duties as assigned

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (10%)

• Supervise the East Bay Program Staff
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the East Bay regional office working closely with the Chapter’s Operations Manager

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

• Fully engage in a culture where team collaboration is more highly valued than individual Achievement
• Support efforts and participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s staff team and personal fundraising goals
• Work at least two weekends in the fall for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
• Respond to public policy calls to action and participate in advocacy days
• Enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the job

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 3-5 years supervisory experience
• 3-5 years government grants experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in recruiting, retaining and leading productive staff and volunteers
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse communities
• Working knowledge about dementia and family caregiver issues
• Strong public speaking skills required
• Comfort with asking for donations and volunteer time and expertise
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters in Social Work, Family Counseling, Gerontology or related health care field

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Self-starter, independent worker and willing to take initiative
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Willingness to drive throughout the Chapter territory as necessary
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Community Outreach and Engagement

REPORTS TO: Senior Regional Director

LOCATION: East Bay Office Lafayette, CA

STATUS: full time, exempt

GRADE: 307 Hiring range: $75k - $85k

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 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 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.