Community Engagement Manager

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Purchase, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Manager leads implementation of the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings, which provides awareness, education, and support throughout the United States and mobilizes community members toward a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The role builds and expands community offerings by identifying and engaging community partners and activating volunteers, with particular attention to new, underrepresented, and rural communities. The manager leads and supports a team while also contributing to day-to-day work and deliverables, coaching volunteers to implement effective strategies and increase community reach year over year. This position is grant funded. The role is based in Purchase, New York, and is full-time at 37.5 hours per week. It involves travel up to 60% within the assigned territory, primarily in the community, with occasional overnight or air travel possible. Some evening and weekend work is required for volunteer coaching and events. The position reports to the Senior Director, Community Engagement. The stated salary range is $66,300 to $75,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of proven experience recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals.
Ability 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 varying experience levels with diplomacy.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion in a highly matrixed organization.
Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication and follow-through.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car; occasional overnight or air travel may be required.
Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends for volunteer mentoring and coaching and event attendance.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products; experience with or ability to rapidly learn CRM software.

Responsibilities

Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements and meet organizational goals.
Apply Association best practices in community engagement and volunteer activation, using relationship-building to drive outcomes.
Activate and support volunteers through methods such as peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies.
Manage a balanced, volunteer-led Portfolio of Community Program Offerings, pursue measurable growth, and step in as needed to ensure program delivery.
Cultivate and manage community partnerships, including with underrepresented groups, to increase awareness, education, support, and brand visibility.
Manage high-impact community partners and secure and manage Community Partner agreements to host Association Community Programs and reach new audiences.
Develop and execute data-informed community impact plans and secure Community Partner Agreements using a relationship-sales method aligned with local needs.
Collaborate with revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholders to identify and qualify awareness opportunities and expand reach and impact.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports lasting community impact and volunteer engagement.
Evaluate and improve volunteer performance as needed, and manage budgets, grants, and timelines.
Build urgency and support for the Association’s full mission, advancing care, fundraising, and advocacy across communities, particularly those with limited access to diagnosis and treatment.
Oversee the logistics, budgeting, and vendor coordination for an annual conference to support successful execution and attendee engagement.