Community Engagement Manager, DE&I

Alzheimer's Association®•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

17d•$66,300 - $78,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Manager, DE&I, is part of a leadership team responsible for implementing the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings. The Portfolio brings awareness, education, and support to communities across the United States and activates grassroots networks to advance a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The manager builds community connections, identifies and engages partners, and activates volunteers, with particular focus on new, underrepresented, and rural communities. The role manages and supports a team while contributing directly to day-to-day work and deliverables. It involves managing multiple program-delivery volunteers each year, generating community enthusiasm, and coaching volunteers to use proven strategies that expand the Association’s community presence and reach. This position is grant funded and is based in Purchase, New York. It is full-time, based on 37.5 hours per week, and reports to the Senior Manager, DE&I. The expected salary range is $66,300–$78,800. Travel within the assigned territory may be up to 60%; occasional overnight or air travel may be required. Some evening and weekend work is required as needed for volunteer coaching and events.

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 different experience levels with diplomacy.
Ability to work with diverse communities, demonstrate inclusion, and work within a highly matrixed organization.
Excellent 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 as required for volunteer mentoring, coaching, and events.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, CRM software.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements and meet organizational goals, using Association best practices in community engagement and volunteer activation.
Activate and support volunteers using Association methods, including peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies.
Manage a balanced, volunteer-led Portfolio of Community Program Offerings, measure its growth, and step in as needed to ensure program delivery.
Cultivate and manage community partnerships, including partnerships with underrepresented groups, to increase awareness, education, support, and brand visibility.
Manage a portfolio of high-impact community partners, secure and manage Community Partner agreements, and deliver Association Community Programs to 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 across revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholder groups to identify and qualify awareness opportunities and expand reach and impact.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that sustains long-term community impact and volunteer engagement.
Evaluate and improve volunteer performance as needed, and manage budgets, grants, and timelines.
Build support for the Alzheimer’s Association’s full mission, advancing care, fundraising, and advocacy, with an emphasis on underrepresented communities with limited access to diagnosis and treatment.