Walk to End Alzheimer's Coordinator: Quincy office

REPORTS TO:    WTEA Manager    

(Posted 4/30/13)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 15
EMAIL RESPONSES ONLY
EMAIL COVER LETTER, RESUME AND SALARY HISTORY TO DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JAMIE MESSMORE AT jmessmore@alz.org.

GENERAL SUMMARY
Collaborates with Walk to End Alzheimer’s Manager to execute Walks to End Alzheimer’s in Quincy, McDonough County, Canton, and Knox-Warren counties. Responsible for cultivating relationships with businesses and customers, as well as employee engagement. Works from Quincy office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Works directly with WTEA Manager to execute a year round WTEA plan tailored for each walk community
2. Manages WTEA teams in each community
3. Works with WTEA committees to recruit, train, and steward volunteers
4. Assists with development and execution of chapterwide team recruitment plan
5. Responsible for securing, managing and evaluating key WTEA sponsorships that align with the Association’s mission and vision
6. Represents the Alzheimer’s Association-Central Illinois Chapter at networking events
7. Collaborates with the development team on other Association events.
8. All other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
• High volume of public contact & public speaking
• Evening and weekend work activities
• Work may be stressful during periods of high volume or tight deadlines
• Travel throughout western and west-central counties
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle

EQUIPMENT
• Laptop, LCD projector, health fair box will be provided
• Office space
• Fax machine
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Photocopier

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BA/BS in business, marketing, communications or other related field
• Experience with volunteer management
• Ability to network and build relationships with diverse group of constituents
• Minimum of 1 year experience in event planning

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 in multiple locations
• Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and analyze growth opportunities
• Ability to coach and develop volunteers
• 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 carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and supplies

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.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Manager: Peoria office

REPORTS TO:    Development Director    

(Posted 4/29/13)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 15
EMAIL RESPONSES ONLY
EMAIL COVER LETTER, RESUME AND SALARY HISTORY TO DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JAMIE MESSMORE AT jmessmore@alz.org.

GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for the development, oversight, execution and monitoring of a comprehensive Walk to End Alzheimer’s event plan. Directly responsible for WTEAs in Peoria, LaSalle, Tazewell County, and Rock River. Oversees WTEAs in Quincy, McDonough County, Canton and Knox-Warren counties. Supervises the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Coordinator. Works from the Peoria office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Develop and execute chapterwide Strategic Implementation Plan for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
2. Chapterwide management of WTEA teams using Walk Central resources, fulfillment and incentive programs
3. Work directly with WTEA committees to recruit, train and steward volunteers
4. Establish ongoing relationships with top team captains in all WTEAs
5. Completes weekly, monthly and annual WTEA analysis for the chapter
6. Develop, manage and implement board-approved Chapter WTEA budget
7. Attend Chapter development meetings and works with development team on Chapter events
8. Reports to the Development Director
9. All other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS
• High volume of public contact & public speaking
• Evening and weekend work activities
• Work may be stressful during periods of high volume or tight deadlines
• Travel throughout western and west central counties
• Must have valid driver’s license and automobile

EQUIPMENT
• Laptop, LCD projector, health fair box will be provided
• Office space
• Fax machine
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Photocopier

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BA/BS in business, marketing, communications or other related field
• Experience with volunteer management
• Ability to network and build relationships with diverse group of constituents
• Minimum of 1 year experience in event planning
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license

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 in multiple locations
• Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and analyze growth opportunities
• Ability to coach and develop volunteers
• 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 carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and supplies

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.

Care Navigator

(Posted 4/25/13)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 9
EMAIL RESPONSES ONLY
EMAIL COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO PROGRAM DIRECTOR NANCY SWEITZER AT NSWEITZER@ALZ.ORG.

GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of the Care Navigator’s role is to coordinate a network of services for chapter constituents and provide guidance to families through the Alzheimer’s journey as necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Responsible for providing chapter support to callers seeking information and referrals, care consultations, Medic-Alert/Safe Return registrations and library materials.
2. Oversees the Chapter Helpline data and the data entry volunteer to generate end of the month reports.
3. Coordinates library materials and makes library recommendations to branch offices (Peoria, Rock River and Quincy).
4. Co-facilitates the Early Stage Support Group (Peoria) and PALZ support group.
5. Utilizes and supervises volunteers to complete monthly feedback surveys.
6. Researches, develops and completes small and mid-size grants to support program services.
7. Maintains and assures Association standards which includes: CSQEI. Activities, CIAAA reporting and the HOIUW Notebook reporting.
8. Implements program enhancement plans as deemed necessary.
9. Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Normal office environment
• High volume of public contact
• Work may be stressful during periods of high volume or tight deadlines
• Ability to lift/move 15-20 pounds.

EQUIPMENT
• Computer workstation
• Fax machine
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Copy machine
• Postage machine

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• BS/BA degree human service, gerontology, social work or a related field.
• Minimum one year work experience.
• Experience facilitating small groups, one-on-one counseling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Power Point

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse population.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to operate designated office equipment.

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. 

The Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is looking for a volunteer to help maintain its website. The work would consist of updating information and graphics on the various webpages on the chapter's site for about five hours a week. Interested applicants should contact Public Relations Director Angela Green at 309.681.1100 or toll free at 800.272.3900, or email agreen@alz.org.

Volunteers Wanted!

The chapter's Peoria office, 606 W. Glen Ave., is looking for volunteers for duties that include clerical duties, mailings, staffing the receptionist desk and working health fairs. In-office volunteer hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 9-12:30 a.m. Thursdays and 1-5 p.m. Fridays. For more information or to volunteer, call Chris Nauman at 681-1100 or toll free at 800.272.3900, or email cnauman@alz.org.