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Flexible Schedule
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Birmingham, AL 35209
Community Engagement Committee Member Role: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Engagement Committee will..... Serve as a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Commit to becoming a fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit 3-5 new community teams Friends & Family Organizations & Clubs Schools Faith-based Assist in recruiting back, retaining and stewarding previous years community teams. Help implement champions plan to cultivate and steward champions club Help implement ways to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and our mission. Help strategize and implement community/friends & family kickoff for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Model mission fundraising by becoming a Champion. Length of Involvement: 6-8 months Responsibilities Participate in monthly committee meetings. Work closely with your event chairs to ensure the success of the event. Make calls and reach out as needed to various participants. Volunteer on the day of the event.
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Birmingham, AL 35209
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Community Engagement Chair will..... Act as a volunteer leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Commit to becoming a top fundraising team at your Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Recruit and lead the Community Engagement Committee to: Recruit 5-8 new community teams Friends & Family Organizations and Clubs Schools Faith-based Recruit back, retain and steward previous years community teams. Implement champions plan to cultivate and steward champions club Strategize and implement ways to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and our mission. Strategize and implement community/friends & family kickoff for Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Model mission fundraising by becoming an Elite Grand Champion. Secure next year’s Community Engagement Event Chair. Personal Attributes: Well connected in the business community, comfortable making pitches and presentations, and someone not afraid to ask for large sums of money and coach teams.
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Birmingham, AL 35209
Care and Support Intern Position Description Be part of the movement to end Alzheimer’s. Right now, millions of Americans are facing the devastation of Alzheimer’s. This disease is robbing us of our finances, our families and our futures - but at the Alzheimer’s Association, we’re relentlessly working to change that by addressing the challenges in front of us with speed and without limitations or boundaries. With our network of more than 75 chapters across the country, we’re advancing world-class research, ensuring access to gold-standard care and support, and empowering talented, mission-driven people who make it all happen. This unpaid intern position is responsible for supporting the chapter’s volunteer- powered program delivery strategy, engaging with organizations to encourage community mobilization and supporting the chapter’s other pillars as appropriate. The intern will serve on an interdisciplinary team to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s and Alzheimer’s Association programs and events within the community. COMPETENCIES LEARNED ● Managing volunteer-led community programs and events, with experience in recruitment and engagement of volunteers ● Working on a team to identify, create and support strategic partnerships ● Working with diverse populations, volunteers, staff, and external contacts to build and maintain successful relationships ● Ability to anticipate, identify, organize and/or analyze growth opportunities ● Strong communication skills in person, print, and electronically, including verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills ● Planning and management skills ● Ability to support, participate in, and amplify the reach of health-focused legislative advocacy campaigns POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Community Outreach (Programs, Events, Advocacy, Communications) (75%) ● Assist with the planning and execution of Community Forums in order to develop an informed and community-focused plan for service delivery ● Guided by the Community Development Model, support the increased reach of Alzheimer’s Association Common Programs with special emphasis on increasing participation among communities that have typically had low rates of engagement ● Engage with community volunteers to expand the Alzheimer’s Association’s visibility and programmatic reach within assigned area ● Represent the chapter as needed at community events and networking groups ● Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline ● Attend and assist with event committee meetings ● Support logistical efforts with Dancing Stars gala event ● Support advocacy campaign efforts on the state and federal level ● Participate in Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at the state capitol ● Support the care and support team by assisting with media outreach including calendar announcements to the local media ● Attend virtual program team meetings and other committee meetings as needed Community Partnerships (25%) ● Engage community partnerships and volunteer supporters in an effort to increase the reach of the Association ● Outreach to social service agencies, service providers and congregations to identify prospective volunteers, partnership opportunities, and other engagement options MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ● Must be enrolled at a college or university and receive school credits. ● Work related to this role is conducted in the community at-large including the Alzheimer’s Association office and any other locations for program delivery and events. ● Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed for the intern position ● Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products, Google suite and; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, the Personify CRM database, volunteer management system, and other databases. REQUIRED TRAINING: ● Alzheimer’s Association Program Volunteer Training SUPERVISION: ● The intern will receive weekly supervision from the Program Manager. ● The intern will also engage with other pillar leaders in the chapter.
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Birmingham, AL 35209
Public Policy/Marketing Intern General Summary The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. We are the largest private funder of Alzheimer research and the premier source of information and support for the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease and their 15 million families and caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association was recently recognized as the Best Non Profit to Work For in the Non-Profit Times 50 Best Places to Work for 2018, for the 9th year in a row. The Alzheimer's Association Alabama Chapter is seeking to hire intern candidates for Special Events, Marketing, PR, and Fundraising for the opportunity to learn about, experience, work with, and contribute to the Association's mission of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease. The ideal candidate must be energetic, a team player, results-oriented and dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. This internship requires a candidate with confidence in interpersonal communication and public speaking, excellent writing skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with and affected by Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Schedule Requirements Candidate must be able to complete the internship in exchange for school credit. Virtual and in person requirements. Flexible start/end dates and weekly schedule. Essential Job Functions Job functions will vary based on semester and timeline/tasks associated with that timeframe. Be knowledgeable about the mission of the Alzheimer's Association Work with Public Policy Manager to develop a plan of action to reach markets of opportunity and recruit new volunteers Assist in outreach to community volunteers with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work to secure in-kind donations such as food and drinks for program events Design graphics for social media and event marketing Attend designated virtual events, and assist staff as necessary Engage with members of Congress Assist with planning Chapter annual state advocacy day Attend committee meetings at the state legislature Data entry and clean-up Other duties as assigned Qualifications Student must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university in the preferred majors of political science, communication, nonprofit management, business, marketing, or other related field Experience with Public Policy a plus Tech savvy approach and willingness to learn Proficient with zoom and google meet Graphic Design/Canva experience Strong customer service skills Ability to work with limited supervision, as well as, with Association staff Proficient in Google Drive, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed Possess a valid driver's license as well as the ability to travel as needed to perform internship duties. Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills, with keen attention to details, as well as excellent problem solving abilities Self-motivated, team player with the ability to meet deadlines, remain flexible, and adjust to changing priorities in a fast- paced environment About Alzheimer's Association - Alabama Chapter The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. We are the largest private funder of Alzheimer research and the premier source of information and support for the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and their 15 million families and caregivers. The Alzheimer's Association was recently recognized as the #1 best large nonprofit to work for in 2018. We are proud to say that this is the ninth year in a row that we’ve won Non-Profit Times 50 Best Places to Work award!
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Birmingham, AL 35209
Event Experience Committee Role: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Experience will..... Serve as an Event Experience committee member Commit to having a team. Work with the Event Experience Chair to secure Entertainment and Day of Event Volunteers for Walk Day. Ensure there’s a plan in place to recruit and educate participants on AIM - Advocacy. Incorporate Care & Support into Walk Day. Become a Champions Club member. Length of Involvement: 3-4 months Responsibilities Participate in monthly committee meetings. Work closely with your event chair to ensure the success of the event. Make calls and reach out as needed to various participants. Volunteer the day of the event.
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2023