Alzheimer's Association
Community Outreach Specialist- Latino Community
Alzheimer's Association, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Community Outreach Specialist
Location:
Northern California and Northern NevadaPOSITION TITLE:
Bilingual Community Outreach SpecialistDEPARTMENT:
Diversity Equity and InclusionREPORTS TO:
Director, Diversity Equity and InclusionGRADE:
5LOCATION:
East Bay, Oakland, San Francisco CaliforniaSTATUS:
Full-time, exempt (37.5 hours per week)WHO WE ARE:The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,700 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and those that may be diagnosed with the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org to find out more about who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last eleven years in a row.POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for building relationships with the Latino community to promote and expand the Alzheimer's Association programs and services and increase engagement in the full mission. An ideal candidate will have a broad established network in the Latino community to build and expand our presence and engagement while mobilizing volunteers.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Implement strategies that build community awareness of the Alzheimer's Association's services and resources in the Latino community. Expand the utilization of programs and services in the chapter and partner with colleagues to expand overall reach in the Latino Community.
Serve as a community liaison and spokesperson at relevant community events to build collaborative partnerships with strategic partner agencies to reach new constituents.
Recruit and train volunteers to serve as community connectors and educators.
Develop, lead, and mobilize the Latino Advisory Council to elevate the Alzheimer's Association's presence and reach in the Latino Community chapter-wise.
Schedule, plan, market, and oversee the delivery of core services and community forums to reach and serve the Latino community.
Develop and expand Latino national and chapter-wide partnerships to meet Key Performance Indicators for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion priorities (KPI-3).
Serve as a media spokesperson for the Association. Collaborate with the communications department in marketing strategies to engage Latinos on all communication channels. Foster full mission community engagement, including advocacy and signature events.
Oversee the Social Media Facebook page and Newsletter for the Latino Outreach Team.
Lead grant-funded outreach efforts. Track and report statistics for grant requirements.
Support the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team with data entry into the Moves Management System.
CULTURE OF COLLABORATION
Fully engage in a culture where team collaboration is highly valued.
Work as a team to accomplish, if not exceed, organizational goals in the National Strategic Plan.
Participate in signature fundraising events, The Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer's. Work at least one Walk event on the weekend.
Respond to public policy calls to action & participate in advocacy days.
Enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the job.
Promote and create opportunities for full mission engagement of volunteers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience.
3 years of experience and demonstrated success in outreach to the Latino community.
Community mobilization and volunteer recruitment and management experience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish proficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Deadline and detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Self-starter, including the initiative to proactively identify and refer projects to appropriate staff to assure the advancement of the mission.
Professionalism is maintained in dealings with every level of organization.
Strong collaboration skills.
Integrity.
Creativity.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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Location:
Northern California and Northern NevadaPOSITION TITLE:
Bilingual Community Outreach SpecialistDEPARTMENT:
Diversity Equity and InclusionREPORTS TO:
Director, Diversity Equity and InclusionGRADE:
5LOCATION:
East Bay, Oakland, San Francisco CaliforniaSTATUS:
Full-time, exempt (37.5 hours per week)WHO WE ARE:The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia - by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.At the Alzheimer's Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,700 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer's and those at risk for the disease.We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and those that may be diagnosed with the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org to find out more about who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last eleven years in a row.POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for building relationships with the Latino community to promote and expand the Alzheimer's Association programs and services and increase engagement in the full mission. An ideal candidate will have a broad established network in the Latino community to build and expand our presence and engagement while mobilizing volunteers.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Implement strategies that build community awareness of the Alzheimer's Association's services and resources in the Latino community. Expand the utilization of programs and services in the chapter and partner with colleagues to expand overall reach in the Latino Community.
Serve as a community liaison and spokesperson at relevant community events to build collaborative partnerships with strategic partner agencies to reach new constituents.
Recruit and train volunteers to serve as community connectors and educators.
Develop, lead, and mobilize the Latino Advisory Council to elevate the Alzheimer's Association's presence and reach in the Latino Community chapter-wise.
Schedule, plan, market, and oversee the delivery of core services and community forums to reach and serve the Latino community.
Develop and expand Latino national and chapter-wide partnerships to meet Key Performance Indicators for our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion priorities (KPI-3).
Serve as a media spokesperson for the Association. Collaborate with the communications department in marketing strategies to engage Latinos on all communication channels. Foster full mission community engagement, including advocacy and signature events.
Oversee the Social Media Facebook page and Newsletter for the Latino Outreach Team.
Lead grant-funded outreach efforts. Track and report statistics for grant requirements.
Support the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team with data entry into the Moves Management System.
CULTURE OF COLLABORATION
Fully engage in a culture where team collaboration is highly valued.
Work as a team to accomplish, if not exceed, organizational goals in the National Strategic Plan.
Participate in signature fundraising events, The Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer's. Work at least one Walk event on the weekend.
Respond to public policy calls to action & participate in advocacy days.
Enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the job.
Promote and create opportunities for full mission engagement of volunteers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience.
3 years of experience and demonstrated success in outreach to the Latino community.
Community mobilization and volunteer recruitment and management experience.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish proficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Deadline and detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Self-starter, including the initiative to proactively identify and refer projects to appropriate staff to assure the advancement of the mission.
Professionalism is maintained in dealings with every level of organization.
Strong collaboration skills.
Integrity.
Creativity.
Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays, and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.Full-time employees (37.5 hours/week) will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.
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