Manager of Programs and Community Engagement
Greater Des Moines, Iowa
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking a Manager of Programs and
Community Engagement at the Iowa Chapter to join their growing team. The Chapter provides an array of
dynamic, community-based programs and services and continues to expand throughout the State.
The Manager of Programs and Community Engagement (MPCE) is accountable for day-to-day program
delivery by connecting people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to services and community
resources, executing APDA’s signature programs, ensuring education and support to healthcare professionals and the general public, and to champion cultivation efforts in the region. The MPCE is a full-time, exempt, position based in the Des Moines Office. The position requires some evenings and weekends and includes travel locally, statewide, and regionally to cultivate relationships, engage constituents and attend local events and meetings.
The ideal candidate is familiar with the geography, culture, and healthcare landscape; has knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and/or chronic illness; and has experience in developing and delivering community-based programs. They possess excellent relationship-building and communication skills, the ability to multitask, deliver exceptional customer service; and demonstrate strong problem solving and judgment abilities.
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