Director of Communications

The Director of Communications will guide the strategy for all communications, website and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate the Alzheimer's Association mission focused in the Greater Dallas Chapter area. The Director of Communications will ensure that the Association is viewed as the primary source, disseminator and conduit of information within this diverse network and constituent base. The Director of Communications will work closely with a senior peer group at the National and local levels within the organization as the communications partner on a variety of strategic initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement and evaluate the annual communications plan across the Chapter area's distinct audiences in collaboration with the Association team and constituents.

• Manage all media contacts and create earned media.
• Lead the generation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable actions. Decide who, where and when to disseminate.
• Put communications vehicles in place to create momentum and awareness as well as to test the effectiveness of communications activities.
• Manage the development, distribution and maintenance of print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures and the Association website.
• Mentor and lead a team member responsible for Association website administration and coordination.
• Coordinate website maintenance ensuring that new and consistent information (articles, links, stories & events) are posted regularly.
• Mentor and lead a team member responsible for Association public policy and volunteer recruitment initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee the recruitment, maintenance and effectiveness of a Communications Standing Committee (Chair and members).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An accomplished Director of Communications with a minimum of 5 years of communications experience, ideally in an "in-house" leadership role within a complex (number and variety of constituents) non-profit entity, and covering such areas as website content, newsletters and donor communications.
  
• The ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages and disseminate it to the right audiences through the best communication channels is critical.
  
• Highly collaborative style with experience developing and implementing communications strategies.
  
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills.
  
• Relationship builder with flexibility and finesse.
  
• High energy, maturity and leadership to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations and/or marketing, or related field.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and social networking tools.

 MISSION:
To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
 
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsibilities for the position, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s (WTEA) Team Captains Associate, include, but are not limited to, working with the Development Department to establish and steward relationships with participants in 6 local WTEA events taking place in September and October. The WTEA Team Captains Associate will internally track and report progress on the events. The Alzheimer’s Association WTEA is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. With over 600 walks nationwide, WTEA raises more than $250 million annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Liaise between Team Captains, donors and Chapter staff
• Stewarding donors through:
 -Follow up phone calls to check in and thank team captains  
 -Training captains when appropriate: walk through website, recruitment and  fundraising ideas
• Raising money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s through:
 -Building relationships with participants and teams
 -Maintaining and cultivating existing relationships
 -Soliciting new relationships
 -Sending out marketing communications to walker database
• Online/website support:
 -Correcting donation input as needed
 -Responding to frequently asked questions
• Reporting and analysis:
 -Pull reports weekly using Convio database:
  -New Team Captain sign-ups
  -Dollars raised
  -Participants with individual donations of $500+
• Assistance with coordination of logistics, record-keeping and assist with execution of Walk, attended by over 2,500 participants
• Working with webmaster to ensure the most up-to-date information is communicated and relayed accurately and timely
• Managing new projects on an as-needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in Event Planning and Communications
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with database systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally, influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Promote a culture of teamwork, creativity and passion
• High energy, maturity and professional appearance

 MISSION:
To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
 
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsibilities for the position, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s (WTEA) Logistics Coordinator include, but are not limited to, working with the Development Department to prepare for 6 local WTEA events taking place in September and October. The Alzheimer’s Association WTEA is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. With over 600 walks nationwide, WTEA raises more than $250 million annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Advance and day of preparation for 6 WTEA events
• Assistance with communications (personal and written) to/from volunteers, committee members, and corporate sponsors
• Maintenance of WTEA inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interest in Event Planning
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Detail oriented
• Highly organized
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking tools
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally, influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Promote a culture of teamwork, creativity and passion
• High energy, maturity and a professional appearance

 MISSION:
To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
 
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsibilities for the position, the Sponsorship Management Associate, include, but are not limited to, working with the Development Department to prepare for 6 local WTEA events taking place in September and October. The Sponsorship Management Associate will manage and maintain corporate sponsorship commitment documents and the associated benefits awarded to sponsors. The Alzheimer’s Association WTEA is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. With over 600 walks nationwide, WTEA raises more than $250 million annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Managing and maintaining sponsorship documents
 -Organize incoming commitment forms (binder, PDF documentation)
 -Input information into organization’s database, Convio
 -Track benefits for each sponsor; coordinate with logistics team
 -Follow up with logo requests and payment as needed
• Researching in-kind donation support
 -Water, snacks, breakfast and other elements of WTEA
• Assisting in day-to-day administration of meetings, events, printing materials, give-aways, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal, research and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with ability to drive results with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally, influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience with data entry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High energy, maturity and professional appearance

 GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position of Manager of Regional Services for the Northwest area requires a minimum of supervision and a high level of personal initiative and organization.  This position works predominately in northern Dallas, Collin and Denton counties while providing outreach to Cooke, Fannin, Grayson and Hunt counties.  This position supervises staff and volunteers supporting all core programs to the northwest service area and facilitates outreach by the development and implementation of  the northwest region Speaker’s Bureau, Advisory Committee and local volunteers to fulfill the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Dallas Chapter.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement and coordinate outreach programs and services within the Northwest region.
• Manages the daily operations associated with the supervision of staff and volunteers of the northwest service region to plan and implement support groups, education, physician outreach and early stage programs such as Trailblazers, Memory Cafes and Memory Links. 
• Serving as the liaison with community agencies, health facilities, senior centers, churches, civic organizations etc. to promote, sponsor, and provide Association programming, coordinating awareness campaigns via local partnerships that result in financial and in-kind support to the Association.
• Recruit and train volunteers as participants in advocacy and public policy, Advisory Committee, Speakers Bureau, support groups, health fairs, social activities and other such volunteer roles to extend services within the Northwest region.
• Receive and follow-up to Helpline referrals or other community sources to assure optimal service. Document Helpline case notes and maintain client information in appropriate databases as an accurate referral and resource for community health and education agencies.
• Manage educational presentations/trainings to meet the needs of the service region.
• Provide contracted services as per the agreement with the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging and other grant funding sources as appropriate by submitting required report and billing in a timely manner.
• Refer potential clients for the Medic Alert +Safe Return program to Helpline Services for follow up and enrollment.
• Prepare and submit reports such as quarterly LASRMetrics, CSQEI and outcome information to the Vice President of Programs and Services or delegated staff.
• Partner and collaborate with the Greater Dallas Chapter Development team to plan and implement fundraisers (i.e. Walk to End Alzheimer’s) within region.
• Participate in Greater Dallas Chapter trainings and staff meetings.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Office  in  Greater Dallas office using the Northwest satellite location as a secondary location for meetings, presentations etc. 
• Maintain consistent travel and presence in the priority areas (north Dallas, Collin and Denton counties) and as necessary to the Outreach areas.
• A personal vehicle is required by the individual in this position to appropriately fulfill the Association’s mission.
• Work may be stressful during periods of high volume or tight deadlines
• Hours may vary and some evening and weekend work may be required to fulfill the Association’s mission.

EQUIPMENT:
• Laptop Computer workstation
• Fax machine
• Telephone
• Photocopier
• Internet access
• Use of personal, insured automobile

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Business Administration or Education preferred. 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, management, working with diverse populations, evaluating psycho- social needs, and being able to advocate for various resources preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in strategic expansion and program enhancement. 
• Proven knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrated skill in ability to develop and implement a plan of care for patients/families
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including computer literacy with Microsoft Office and database systems
• Bilingual preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff and external contacts to build and maintain successful teams
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and analyze growth opportunities
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and electronically to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Ability to analyze information and make timely, appropriate decisions
• High level of integrity, diplomacy and initiative
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job duties
• Ability to operate designated office equipment
• Ability to operate and maintain licensed, insured personal automobile

This job profile in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the job holder.  He/she will be required to follow any other instructions or perform any other duties as requested by his/her supervisor or manager.  This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job duties.  Essential elements may change when necessary.