Program Manager, School Friendship

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Position Overview: The Program Manager for School Friendship Programs works with area schools (middle, high, and/or college) to maintain quality Best Buddies chapters. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and mentoring student leaders with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and working with faculty, campus and/or host site administration to form quality friendships between people with and without IDD.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

o Overseeing all day-to-day operations of chapters in region and providing ongoing support to all volunteers by meeting regularly with chapter leadership and attending chapter activities
o Working with State Director and/or supervisor to increase awareness of Best Buddies through local marketing, public speaking and media initiatives
o Completing required reports in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to monthly, mid- year, and end-year reports, and annual reviews.

Other Information/Requirements: 

o Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
o Strong written communication skills
o Basic understanding of social media and familiarity with Microsoft Office
o Must be willing and able to travel frequently, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities
o Bachelor's degree or minimum 4 years' relevant experience
o Access to an automobile with applicable insurance

How to Apply: 

Apply online by visiting http://www.bestbuddies.org/job-listings

Contact Information
Name: 
Michael Gemme
Agency/Organization: 
Best Buddies New Mexico
Address: 
100 Sun Ave NE Ste 650
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87109
Business Phone: 
505-835-6709
Business Fax: 
505-835-6710
Email Address: 
[email protected]
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Mar 27 2014
Date to Remove: 
Jun 30 2014

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