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Employment Opportunities

The Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter is pleased to announce the following openings. To apply, please complete and print our employment application and submit it (Note: This is not an online form, but a Microsoft Word document which must be downloaded, completed and printed), along with your cover letter, resume, salary history and list of professional references to:

Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter
ATTN: Position Title (i.e. Program Aide)
441 West Kirkpatrick St.
Syracuse, NY 13204

Applications received by the Alzheimer's Association are treated as confidential. All applicants will be screened upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled immediately. Please, no phone calls or e-mails.

CURRENT OPENINGS:

• Southern Tier Regional Director (Endicott)
• Mission Engagement Specialist (Syracuse)
• On-Call Program Aide -- Kirkpatrick Day Program (Syracuse)

Southern Tier Regional Director

The Southern Tier Regional Director provides leadership and direction for the Southern Tier Region (Broome, Chenango, Cortland and Tioga Counties). The position is responsible for the management of financial development and ensuring that the Chapter’s strategic plan is carried out in the region. In addition, this position serves as a member of the chapter’s Management Team.

Duties: Actively participate in the chapter’s management team to ensure effective integration of strategic directions into the Southern Tier Region. Manage, supervise and evaluate all regional office staff. Provide leadership to appropriate chapter board committees, including but not limited to the Regional Council,to enable timely and responsible decision-making regarding the regional needs of the Southern Tier. Work with CEO and Development Director to create, execute and monitor a comprehensive fund development program in the Southern Tier. Manage and over see all fund raising activities and events of the Southern Tier, including special events, identification of major donor prospects and potential corporate donors. Work with the CEO and Development Director to create and expand a regional donor database for fundraising appeals. Work with the CEO and Development Director to create a database of individuals to be targeted for planned giving. Identify prospects as potential Royal Purple Society members. Manage the regional memorial giving program increasing participation by local funeral homes. Work cooperatively with other staff to identify grant opportunities and participate in the application process for grant funding. Responsible for recruitment, training, coaching and supervision of all regional fundraising volunteers, including members of the Regional Council. Represent the Association at public events, conferences, workshops and media events in the region. When appropriate provide education and training in the community. Work with the Director of Programs and Services to design and implement an instructional programs. Maintain all necessary data required for grant activities. Assure compliance with all Association policies, procedures, standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Work in collaboration with Chapter staff and volunteers to improve the provision of services to families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of fundraising experience. Successful experience in making fundraising requests of individuals and groups. Successful experience in coaching volunteers in fundraising activities. Computer literacy, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Supervisory experience. Grant writing experience.

Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried position. Candidate must be available to staff events and meetings on evenings and weekends.

Mission Engagement Specialist

The Mission Engagement Specialist reports to the Chief Programs Officer and is responsible for planning, budgeting, and implementing a strong volunteer program to enhance and expand the involvement of donors, community leaders, friends of the Alzheimer’s Association and families caring for individuals with dementing illnesses, with the Association. The Mission Engagement Specialist must coordinate a flexible program that is altered based on environment and changes in the disease to make best use of volunteer time and other resources. The Mission Engagement Specialist will maintain an active travel schedule.

Duties: Recruit, interview and facilitate training of volunteers for the Chapter in fourteen counties including but not limited to: office, special events, speaker’s bureau, health fairs and day program. Work in partnership with regional staff to support this task. Coordinate and schedule volunteer hours and activities. Ensure jobs are ready for volunteers prior to their arrival and that all supplies needed are available. Develop volunteer position descriptions with staff assistance and update as necessary. Develop volunteer manual, brochures and policies with staff assistance and update as necessary. Maintain the Association’s presence on relevant volunteer recruitment websites, including but not limited to, www.1-800volunteer.org and www.volunteermatch.com. Responsible for any volunteer grievance and/or issues with the support of your supervisor. Record any issues, processes used to rectify said issue and any next steps into The Raiser’s Edge. Coordinate Association’s annual “Volunteer of the Year” award program including nomination mailing, committee review process and award ceremony(ies). Develop and facilitate both formal and informal volunteer recognition programs. Coordinate quarterly development, printing and mailing of a Volunteer Newsletter. Act as a liaison to voluntary associations, local government and community organizations. Responsible for keeping up-to-date with Association news, disease informant and other information that will assist in completing job tasks. Supervises the organization and completion of all “in-house” bulk mailings. Work with relevant staff to develop, implement and maintain a system which insures that all volunteer data is being tracked and recorded appropriately and update as necessary. Responsible for complete and accurate data input of all volunteer activity including volunteer personal data, hours volunteered, jobs assigned, etc. into The Raiser’s Edge database. Coordinate major updates to The Raiser’s Edge so that the system can be used to its fullest potential. Coordinate updates as necessary. Other duties as required.

Qualifications: Associate’s degree and 2+ years of non-profit experience. Experience with volunteer programs a plus. Other attributes needed are: excellent communication and organizational skills; the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, friends and Association administration; and the enthusiasm to represent the Alzheimer’s Association effectively to all constituents. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience using The Raiser’s Edge a plus. Must have a clean NYS driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and availability to travel throughout coverage area.

Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried position. Candidate must be available to staff events and meetings on evenings and weekends.

On-Call Program Aide -- Kirkpatrick Day Program

The Program Aide ensures the participants' safety, comfort and well-being during the course of each day program visit. They will assist in the development and implementation of a daily program designed to enhance the social and functional abilities of each participant. Specific duties include: providing personal care, assist with meal and snack preparation, and provide support to participants and observe their actions.

Qualifications: High school diploma, supervisory experience, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, presents self in a professional manner, and serve as a representative of the day program, and sensitive to the needs of day program participants and caregivers.

Schedule: This is strictly a substitute position and there are no set hours. This position is strictly on call. The Kirkpatrick Day Program is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.