Area Director
Muscular Dystrophy Association (Northern New York, New York)

This job posting has expired.

You may wish to try a search for Area Director

Or visit the FlipDog home page
 

The Muscular Dystrophy Association, dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases, is ranked among the nation's top health agencies.  Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the organization provides comprehensive healthcare services through its network of 230 hospital-affiliated clinics, funds over 80 summer camps nationwide and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.  With over 200 field offices and its 1,400 employees, MDA local District offices organize special events and fund-raising programs, including the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, and administer local healthcare services.

 

As an Area Director, you will be responsible for:

 

Managing employees and volunteers. Creating and maintaining a budget. Organizing special events and fund-raising programs. Conducting public speaking engagements with community-based organizations and prospecting corporate sponsorships. Local travel and some evenings and weekends are required. Territory includes state of Vermont and Northern NY, with particular focus in Burlington, VT. Candidate must have reliable transportation.

 

Benefits: MDA is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits, including:

 

Internal career paths Medical - comprehensive PPO plan Dental - comprehensive PPO plan Life/Disability/Accident/Travel insurance Travel reimbursement 403(b) savings plan with employer match Paid vacation days (including new employees) Paid sick days Paid holidays Paid personal days

 

Additional information:

 

Please specify salary requirements Position type: full time employee No candidates will be considered who resides outside of the area listed above No agencies please

 

Requirements:

 

The successful candidate must have 2-3 years of supervisory and sales, plus special event planning and public speaking.  In addition, superior oral/written communication skills are essential.  Some college coursework completed.  Bilingual candidates are a plus.  Position requires travel to Northern, NY and Vermont.