Regional Community Engagement Manager
JDRF International

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position will ensure the implementation of core Community Engagement programs across the chapter network through a regional support model. The position will partner with chapter staff to maximize distribution of newly diagnosed resources, enhance chapter pipeline development, advance Community Engagement priorities through field implementation and increase activation by creating a consistent supporter experience across the field. This position will also manage a set of national Community Engagement programs, including program development, resource creation, project management and implementation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advance strategic priorities to meet Community Engagement department objectives and KPIs specific to:
  • Reaching a larger and more diverse group of potential supporters
  • Activating and retaining more people to drive mission progress

• Provide chapter support for Community Engagement programs within a designated region, including staff onboarding and thought partnership to maximize programs and drive supporter activation
• Ensure consistency of implementation of priority Community Engagement programs within chapter network through management of national guidelines and expectations, consistent communication with chapter partners, coaching to assist with program development and execution and the creation of identified resources
• Support and optimize newly diagnosed resources to expand distribution through healthcare provider partnerships, increase acquisition and activate resource recipients in mission activities
• Manage a set of core national programs that engage volunteer leadership to provide support and resources to the T1D community, including program development, volunteer management, resource development, communications, trainings and guidelines for chapter implementation
• Utilize department and organizational tools to track and measure defined KPIs, including regular ROI reporting and data analysis to identify trends, strengths and opportunities for growth at both the national and chapter levels
• Solicit feedback from chapters and work within the national Community Engagement team to identify challenges and offer solutions

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of transferable experience (recent non-profit experience preferred)
• Successful track record of managing volunteer-focused program and fundraising strategies
• Familiarity with Chapter related organizations
• Ability to plan and manage at both strategic and tactical levels
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate at multiple levels within organization; national, regional and chapter
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Competency with online systems, such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office
• Domestic travel may be required

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required

Target Salary: $65-80k

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot regardless of location or position. This includes those with remote status. Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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