Community Engagement Coordinator

Alzheimer's Association Careers • Frederick, MD

15h • $24 - $26 • Remote

About The Position

As Community Engagement Coordinator you join a team 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 leadership, networking and relationship building skills to cultivate key community connections, you will drive success and expand the reach of our community offerings by strategically identifying and engaging community partners and activating and empowering volunteers in Western Maryland, from Carroll County to Garrett County. You will generate excitement and enthusiasm in the community for the cause that results in increased community presence and serving more people with awareness, education and support. This is a temporary position that will last for approximately 6 months. This is a grant funded position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication and follow-through
• Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory by car. 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 volunteer mentoring and coaching and attending events.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn CRM software
• 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 coach volunteers at different experience levels with diplomacy

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community health and community mobilization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit 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.
• Cultivate and manage community partnerships , using a relationship-based, results-driven approach that enhances awareness, education, support, and brand visibility in all communities.
• Assist in developing a portfolio of high-impact community partners to host Association Community Program reaching new audiences.
• Inspire urgency and support for the Alzheimer’s Association’s full mission , advancing care, fundraising, and advocacy across all Western Maryland communities with limited access to diagnosis and treatment.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees