Senior Director Community Education & Outreach, Southeast Region

Position: Senior Director Community Education & Outreach, Southeast Region

Reports to: Regional Director

Position Status: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Remote – must be located within the Southeast, preference of Atlanta, GA or Miami, FL

DESCRIPTION:

The Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.

The Senior Director of Community Education and Outreach will play a vital role as a team member of the Region, in meeting the evolving needs of the Parkinson's community through collaborative partnerships and impactful outreach initiatives. Your primary responsibility is to spearhead the development and delivery of comprehensive education programs and resources tailored to the local Parkinson's community. By fostering strategic alliances with healthcare systems and other community stakeholders, you will ensure widespread awareness of the Foundation's events and resources. Your proactive engagement will not only support the local Parkinson's community but also contribute to advancing the Parkinson's Foundation's broader strategic objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Community Education & Outreach – 90%

• Work collaboratively with team members to build partnerships and support the organization’s strategic priorities through outreach, education, and revenue efforts.
• Serve as lead relationship manager for key stakeholders both in revenue and mission delivery, including local community partners, healthcare systems, corporate partners, allied health partners, and strategic partnerships.
• Build, develop and maintain relationships among Parkinson’s constituency including people living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, health care professionals, volunteers, and other stakeholder groups to advance community engagement goals.
• Plan and execute in-person community education opportunities including but not limited to securing speakers, logistics, event promotion, participant recruitment and post-event follow-up support.
• Identify new education and revenue opportunities and collaborations with outside entities (e.g., senior centers, other nonprofit/healthcare organizations, Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence) to maximize impact and engagement.
• Serve as liaison between the Foundation and local communities maintaining a presence through community outreach, community presentations, health/wellness fairs, public policy events, etc.
• Expand reach to demographically or geographically underserved populations across multiple markets within the Chapter.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow and maintain a network of mission and outreach volunteers to assist in reaching outreach goals and support local programs and events.
• Foster mutually supportive relationships with national volunteers (Advisory Council, Research Advocates, Hospital Safety Ambassadors and Parkinson’s Ambassadors) within the Chapter.
• Develop relationships with community grant recipients, promote grant funded programs, and complete site visits where necessary.
• Manage Chapter communication channels including Chapter webpage, e-newsletter, social media and phone or email inquiries.
• Provide consulting support or direct management to regional community engagement and outreach team members and Chapter advancement coordinators to ensure effective implementation and engagement of programs.
• Develop, implement, contribute to, and monitor an annual budget and long-term educational outreach strategy plan for Region

Other – 10%

• Submit a weekly progress report outlining meaningful progress on priorities.
• Maintain up to date constituent and community partner data recording using Raiser’s Edge NXT database.
• Actively seek opportunities to address community needs and positively impact local community while advancing the mission, goals and values.
• Keep abreast of National Office activities and properly utilize the resources available. Attend all-staff meetings on camera unless otherwise approved.
• Be knowledgeable about Parkinson’s disease and the Foundation’s strategic plan and operations.
• Assure the proper use, management, security and upkeep of the equipment and documents.
• Perform related work and other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 7 years of experience in community outreach or health education, preferably within a non-profit organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, database, and spreadsheet management; strong experience with webinars or online meeting platforms helpful.
• Self-motivated, focused, detail and goal-oriented team member.
• Possess and exhibit a professional, outgoing, friendly positive attitude and an ability to relate well with diverse populations and age groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Organized, timeline-driven, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent presentation skills and strong written communication abilities.
• Communicate accurately and effectively.
• Exceptional verbal communication and motivational skills.
• Employ discretion, tact, and empathy, proactive and intuitive people skills.
• Demonstrate proven experience in mentoring a team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure team members meet performance objectives and deliver high-quality community engagement and outreach initiatives effectively.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel throughout the Chapter and region as needed, with reliable personal transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with core business hours adherence.
• Demonstrates the organizational values of excellence, teamwork, collaboration, integrity, positivity, dedication and responsiveness.

COMPENSATION:

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.

All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, subject to any legally required accommodations.