Vice President, Programs

Position Summary As the VP, Programs, you join an exclusive team of leaders responsible for the implementation of the Alzheimer’s Association Portfolio of Community Program Offerings. The Portfolio brings awareness, education and support to all communities in the United States and activates a grassroots network of individuals and community leaders to work toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Utilizing your proven leadership, networking and relationship building skills, you will drive success and expand the reach of our community offerings by strategically identifying and engaging community partners, activating and empowering volunteers, especially in new, underrepresented and rural communities. This position is the top program lead in the chapter and is responsible for managing and supporting the team while actively contributing to day-to-day work and deliverables. The role oversees the entire state of Ohio and requires travel throughout the state. Responsibilities Design and implement effective strategies to recruit, coach, and manage volunteers, building a grassroots movement aligned with organizational goals. Build or develop a balanced, volunteer‑led portfolio of Community Program Offerings to meet Care & Support goals and performance metrics. Secure and manage donor relationships, grant funders and other revenue streams to support our Care & Support delivery. Apply Association best practices in community engagement and volunteer activation, leveraging strong relationship‑building skills to drive impact. Coach the team in a relationship‑sales approach and hold the team accountable to securing Community Partner Agreements. Build and activate volunteer networks using Association methods such as peer coaching, Mission Conversations, and quality improvement strategies. Evaluate volunteer performance and make improvements as needed. Build a pipeline of community partners ensuring cultivation and management of high‑impact community partnerships, including with underrepresented groups, to expand awareness, education, and support. Serve as a relationship lead for key, chapter‑wide accounts. Demonstrate cross‑functional collaborative leadership with revenue, advocacy, leadership, and other stakeholders such as the Chapter Board to identify and qualify awareness opportunities, strategically engaging supporters to expand reach and impact. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that sustains long‑term community impact and volunteer engagement. Develop and execute data‑informed community impact plans aligned with local needs, and manage all related budgets, grants, and timelines with precision. Mobilize and coach the Program Delivery team using a relationship‑based approach to inspire urgency and support for the Alzheimer’s Association’s full mission, advancing care, fundraising, and advocacy across all communities with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented communities. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master’s preferred. 7 years of experience in recruiting and mobilizing volunteers to achieve goals. Experience in community health and community volunteer mobilization a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Confident, goal‑oriented, positive self‑starter able to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with internal and external partners. Proven success cultivating community partnerships to create a sense of urgency related to awareness of a major health or social problem. Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a volunteer and staff team to action in prevention and early detection, and influence strategies and techniques. Demonstrated success recruiting and managing a team of staff and volunteers with mission, program delivery and community engagement experience. Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion, coupled with the ability to work in a highly matrixed organization. Strong experience with community‑based program planning and implementation. Knowledge of product marketing/sales concepts. Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% within the assigned territory by car. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance. Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as required for volunteer mentoring, coaching and attending events. Strong computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products; experience with, or ability to rapidly learn, CRM software. Position Details Title: Vice President, Programs Location: Anywhere in Ohio Employment: Full Time Exempt, 37.5 hours per week Grade & Compensation: Grade 210; salary range between $115,000 and $130,000 Reports To: Executive Director Benefits Employees working 24 hours per 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 and generous Paid Time Off. Eligible employees also receive 12 annual holidays, Paid Family Leave, an annual Cultural & Heritage Day, and Volunteer Day. Full‑time employees (37.5 hours per week) enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing. Equal Employment Opportunity The Alzheimer’s Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. EEO Statement The Alzheimer’s Association is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. The Association is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr