Job Description
Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida
Manager – Mission Impact & Education
May 14, 2025
About us - The Manager of Mission Impact & Education is responsible for all Member recruitment and community programs of the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) to further the mission of the Association. PASWFL is a local independent non-profit which serves those touched by PD in Collier and Lee Counties. Funds raised here stay here in SW FL. Programs are free to Members; Membership is free. Membership is growing as the frequency of PD diagnoses climbs. We are the local resource for all touched PD – including the newly diagnosed, new to this area, and care partners.
Description - The Manager of Mission Impact & Education is an essential link between customer service and best practices in PD programming. The Manager identifies, implements, measures, and evaluates activities/classes/sessions that help people touched by Parkinson Disease to Live Well. Currently 25+ programs per week are facilitated by contracted professionals in their fields with appropriate degrees, certification, and understanding of PD. Subjects include Exercise/Movement, Speech Exercise/Therapy, Education/PD Talks, Support Groups, Other Wellness/social activities, and the annual Living Well With PD Education Symposium. Familiarity with PD, empathy, experience working with seniors, and customer service are preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Recruit and Maintain regular contact with Members, community partners, other PD-related organizations as well as senior-focused health-related agencies in order to be current with local happenings, needs, and opportunities.
2. Determine optimal programming for Members, and the community - based local surveys and best practices - to help them live well with PD by focusing on evidence-based and proven activities.
· Identify evidence-based programming, facilitators, best means of delivery (in-person/Zoom) for Members and enhance our mission within the community to support the strategic direction of the organization.
· Measure, evaluate and report on program activity through surveys of participants, facilitators, and community.
· Collect robust data to analyze trends regarding Members, programming, and community responses.
3. Actively participate in and collaborate in production of member and community communications regarding programming to expand the Association’s reach, particularly in development of weekly member e-newsletter.
4. Support Executive Director with grant applications, implementation, and reports.
5. Participate in Strategic Planning and manage implementation.
Essential duties and functions – Other duties may be assigned.
· Organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the Association.
· Manage a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities including contractors, facilitators, and volunteers.
· Ensure goals are met in areas including Member satisfaction, safety, and quality. Analyze program risks and propose mitigation. Assess and ensure program strength. Identify areas for improvement to determine continuation or recommend replacement option.
· Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
· Meet with stakeholders for easy and transparent communication regarding project issues/ service decisions.
· Develop relationships with industry partners to secure presenters, and funding for programs.
· Partner with co-workers to develop marketing strategies to drive attendance and awareness of programs.
· Support the Executive Director in developing the budget and operating plan.
Requirements for the position: Demonstrated experience to meet Responsibilities and Duties, a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a Master’s Degree a plus.
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fields such as healthcare or customer service. Prior nonprofit work a plus.
· Exceptional skills in organization, time management, ability to plan and manage multiple tasks; attention to detail, define/set priorities, problem solving to successfully manage myriad tasks and projects.
· Metric driven.
· Ability to work in a team environment, and independently.
· Ability to work with diverse populations and organizations. Comfort working with geriatric populations.
· Flexibility, perseverance, fortitude, and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
· Intermediate computer knowledge – database management, information retrieval, report formatting - in Office 365, as well as specialized software programs (membership and more).
· A sense of humor, empathy, and the ability to listen all make a difference in the lives we serve.
Please send resume/CV to Employment@ParkinsonAssociationSWFL.org.
Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, including, without limitation, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, corrective action, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are based on individual qualifications and/or other legitimate business factors, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 and over), disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Full-time position
Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off, Healthcare Reimbursement Plan, 9 Paid Holidays, 401K
Schedule: Monday to Friday – some evenings and weekends
Work Location: One location; Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person