Education & Health Programs Coordinator

National Down Syndrome Society•Washington, DC

13h

About The Position

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is seeking an Education & Health Programs Coordinator to support and engage in outreach, education, advocacy, and program implementation activities across its Education & Health Programs. This role will focus approximately 75% on Health Programs and 25% on Education Programs. The NDSS aims to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive by empowering them and their families through policy change, resource provision, community engagement, and shifting public perceptions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related area.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain regular and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent project management skills.
Comfort with public speaking and constituent outreach.
Energetic with the ability to multitask.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong willingness to initiate deadlines and time frames for assignments and to follow up on all delegated activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in disability work a plus.

Responsibilities

Create research-based health & wellness resources for parents, caregivers, and families of individuals with Down syndrome.
Develop educational resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals using evidence-based practices and current research.
Coordinate the implementation of health and education programs and initiatives in support of organizational goals and priorities.
Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to promote and disseminate health and education resources, programs, and opportunities to community partners.
Support the management of relationships with scientific, educational, health, and partner organizations.
Develop, write, edit, and coordinate quarterly health and education newsletters to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and engaging.
Create and schedule health and education content for social media, email communications, and web platforms in collaboration with the Communications team.
Assist with the implementation and evaluation of program plans and activities, tracking outcomes and documenting program impact.
Provide administrative and logistical support for webinars, conferences, workshops, elearning, and other educational activities.
Engage with external stakeholders, including donors and partners, to build relationships.
Works closely with the Communications Team to ensure newsletter, web, and social media content related to health & education programs is relevant, current, and accurate.
Works with the Development Team to help identify sponsorship opportunities and other sources of revenue to support NDSS’ education & health programs.
Other duties as assigned.