Specialist, Brain Health Programs

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Chicago, IL

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Specialist, Brain Health Programs will assist in the development and implementation of the Association’s brain health program portfolio, including education programs, awareness campaigns, and other community engagement efforts. A major focus will be aggressive implementation and promotion of the Association’s Brain Health At Work program as part of the larger Community Recognition Program. The successful applicant will provide project coordination, program development assistance, logistical and operational support, and data management. This position will interact considerably with other members of the Public Health team, co-workers in other Association departments, businesses, and external partners.

Requirements

Excellent written/oral communications skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
Detail oriented and highly organized with effective time management.
Ability to work both within a team and independently, and to follow directions.
Experience with program or content development for consumers.
Experience engaging with businesses/workplaces.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, video conferencing, databases); familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and publishing software is a plus.
Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for the job.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field
1-3 years professional experience working in public health, program development or program management

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred
familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and publishing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with development, launch, maintenance, evaluation, and expansion of the Association’s portfolio of brain health programs, including coordination of logistics.
Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the Association’s Community Recognition workplace initiative (Brain Health At Work) by supporting processes for field staff, facilitating communication with external participants, tracking and reporting data, assisting in the creation of program resources, and implementing strategies and tactics to aggressively grow the program.
Monitor the promotion and usage of brain health resources and tools, such as the Brain Health Habit Builder.
Undertake tasks, as assigned, to further the goals of the Association’s brain health work, including managing processes for development or expansion of products and preparation of materials for meetings and webinars.
Perform other duties as assigned