Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter Job …

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Job Announcement Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Position Description: The Alzheimer's Association is the voluntary health agency dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through the advancement of research and to enhancing care and support services for all affected. The Walk Director reports to the VP of Marketing & Development, and recruits volunteers and manages the Alzheimer's Association's signature event, Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Position Responsibilities: Assists in the chapter's attainment of its financial goals by managing and implementing the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraiser. Establishes WTEA overall and individual goals, in consultation with the management team and walk managers, and manages metrics for all Walk events. Works with VP of Marketing & Development, and the development team to achieve the Chapter's Strategic Plan. Implements Alzheimer's Association WTEA best practices. Creates event timeline for all five local Walk to End Alzheimer's events including kickoff and wrap-up activities, outreach and communications, according to best practices. Supervises the Walk Managers for Orange/Sullivan and Rockland, and for Dutchess/Ulster and Putnam Counties Works in collaboration with the Director of Corporate Relations to create a WTEA sponsor proposal and to secure corporate teams. Recruits and works with volunteer committees on the Westchester WTEA. Attends select Westchester WTEA team fundraisers. Engages in community outreach in Westchester by cultivating new and existing donors, participants and volunteers for the WTEA. Ensures that committee members in all seven counties are fully supported and accomplish tasks required for successful events. Recognizes, rewards, and motivates successful volunteers to ensure ongoing commitment. Works with vendors and Brand manager to ensure all collateral, promotional, and incentive materials are on brand and appropriate. Supports Mission Goals. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and Chapter Standards of the Alzheimer's Association. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and experience working with volunteers. Prior related work experience, preferably in sales or event fundraising in a nonprofit setting. Previous mass-market event experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills; ability to cold call, grow local business contacts and build effective business relationships to increase visibility, brand awareness, volunteers, and revenue. Ability to work independently on projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Ability to coach, develop, and motivate volunteers. Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner. High level of integrity, diplomacy, and initiative. Ability to be a strong team member, including: Taking action to promote a positive team climate. Taking responsibility to contribute to the success of the team.

 Being flexible about working on team tasks Proficiency with Microsoft applications, especially Word and Excel, and with social media. Valid New York State driver's license.

Other: This is a full-time, salaried position based in Purchase, NY in Westchester County. There will also be some travel within the chapter to any of our other six counties. It comes with a full range of benefits, including great colleagues and a happy and busy working environment. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm but this job will not only occur during normal office hours. Some weekend and evening meetings and events will be required and working hours can be flexible.

To apply: Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and r?sum? to jobs@, or by mail to:

Michele Muir, VP, Marketing & Development Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Chapter 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

To learn more about our agency, visit hudsonvalley. The Alzheimer's Association is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and we'd love to hear from you.

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