Coordinator, Volunteer and Community Engagement; Dementia Program

Position: Coordinator, Volunteer and Community Engagement (Dementia Program)
NOTE:

this role is budgeted to start in the $29-33/hr. range, depending upon experience.

Homage Senior Services, formerly Senior Services of Snohomish County is the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit service provider for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families in Snohomish County. Our guiding principles of independence, dignity, and quality of life are realized through our interconnected core service areas: nutrition, transportation, home repair, and social services. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and offer you the opportunity to work to your fullest potential while making a difference in the community.

Summary:

The ACL Dementia Program is a new Homage program designed to improve health outcomes of adults with/or showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias and strengthen the dementia-capable home and community-based supports to effectively coordinate care and improve the quality of life of adults living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).The Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator supports the growth and sustainability of Homage's Dementia-Friendly Community Initiative and Memory Café programs throughout Snohomish County and neighboring communities.

This position is responsible for coordinating community outreach, volunteer recruitment and engagement, marketing and communications efforts, training support, and Memory Café operations. Working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, businesses, faith communities, healthcare providers, and community organizations, this position increases community awareness of dementia, expands Dementia-Friendly programming, and helps ensure meaningful opportunities for engagement and support for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Community Engagement, Marketing, and Communications Develop, create, and distribute marketing and communications materials promoting Dementia Friends initiatives, volunteer opportunities, Memory Cafés, support groups, trainings, and community education programs

Create content for newsletters, social media, flyers, presentations, websites, volunteer recruitment campaigns, and other outreach materials

Coordinate volunteer recruitment marketing efforts, including developing advertisements, promotional content, and outreach campaigns

Present Dementia Friends information sessions and educational presentations to businesses, healthcare providers, faith communities, civic organizations, and community groups throughout Snohomish County and neighboring counties

Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, agencies, churches, and community organizations to expand participation in Dementia Program initiatives

Schedule and coordinate Dementia Program educational sessions with community partners and stakeholders

Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Program Support Recruit, engage, and support volunteers for dementia community programs and Memory Cafés.

Assist with Champion training for new Dementia Friends volunteers.

Coordinate orientation and training for Memory Café volunteers.

Maintain volunteer communication and provide ongoing support, resources, and recognition.

Manage Dementia-Friendly training kits and educational materials, including organization, inventory management, updates, distribution, checkout, and return processes.

Assist with volunteer tracking and reporting.

Memory Café Coordination Assist with scheduling and coordinating Memory Café programs throughout Snohomish County and neighboring communities.

Coordinate volunteer staffing to ensure adequate coverage for Memory Café events and activities.

Provide direct staff support for Memory Cafés as needed, including event setup, volunteer coordination, participant engagement, and event wrap-up.

Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure Memory Cafés provide welcoming, engaging, and dementia-friendly experiences for participants and caregivers.

Assist with program evaluation, participation tracking, and reporting activities.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of Dementia community programs, volunteer…