Program Coordinator

Alzheimer's Association®•Farmington, CT

6h•$58,000 - $62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator implements the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings, which provides awareness, education, and support across communities in the United States and activates grassroots networks to advance the mission of a world without Alzheimer’s and other dementia. The role builds community connections, identifies and engages partners, and activates volunteers, with particular attention to new, underrepresented, and rural communities. The coordinator manages multiple program-delivery volunteers and community programs, coaching volunteers to apply established strategies and best practices and helping grow community presence and service reach year over year. This position covers Connecticut and is hybrid, with an office in Farmington, Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Three years of experience in program delivery or volunteer management.
Ability to recognize and develop relationships with targeted partners, organizations, and diverse populations, and motivate action around dementia awareness.
Ability to collaborate effectively, hold others accountable, and reach mutually agreeable outcomes.
Ability to represent the Association effectively to community partners, community leaders, and corporate partners.
Proven experience in community service development and sustained program integration.
General knowledge of community health, community-based organizations, and systems.
Ability to travel, including required evening and weekend work.
Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in community health and community mobilization.

Responsibilities

Recruit, coach, and manage volunteers to build grassroots movements that meet organizational goals in selected markets, applying Association practices for community engagement and volunteer activation.
Activate and support a portfolio of volunteers using Association methods such as peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies.
Manage multiple Community Program Offerings concurrently, demonstrate measurable year-over-year 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 community partners that host Association Community Programs and secure Community Partner agreements.
Collaborate across revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholder functions to identify and qualify awareness opportunities and expand reach and impact.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports long-term community impact and volunteer engagement.
Evaluate and improve volunteer performance as needed, and manage budgets, grants, and timelines.
Promote support for the Association’s mission, advancing care, fundraising, and advocacy, with emphasis on underrepresented communities with limited access to diagnosis and treatment.