Job Description

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PLEASE SEND A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME, EXPLAINING WHY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE JOB.

 

The Memory Care Alliance is hiring!

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We are at an exciting stage of expanding our programs throughout Northern New Mexico and beyond and have two positions currently open. We are looking for a dynamic person who is passionate about supporting families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias and interested in making a real difference in people’s lives.

 

Our 4 core principles:

COMMUNITIES OF CARE - weekly caregiver meetings based on our belief that the most valuable resource caregivers have is each other.

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EDUCATION EMPOWERS - programs like caregiver days, our Prepare to Care course, workshops and presentations on topics caregivers need, all provide the knowledge and skills needed to succeed.

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SOCIALIZATION, NOT ISOLATION - monthly Memory Cafes and our Out and About field trips keep both caregivers and the ones they care for, socially engaged and active.

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DEMENTIA FRIENDS - this community ambassador program helps build “dementia friendly communities” to remove the fear and stigma of Alzheimer’s and replace it with compassionate understanding and constructive actions.

 

**Job Title:** Administrative Coordinator

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**Overview:**

Our administrative coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our office. Candidate must display the following attributes: Highly self-motivated, attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills. Must be proficient in word and other basic business software. Wage based on experience and skill set. A knowledge of Alzheimer’s-dementia and/or senior related care helpful, but not necessary.

 

Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Assists managing the executive director’s schedule, sets appointments and manages daily calendar.

• Help plan larger educational and promotional events. Attends larger educational events and fundraisers.

• Manages our volunteer program.

• Phone, both incoming and outgoing. Checks voice mail daily and replies accordingly.

• Manages emails and e-blasts, replies and/or forwards to appropriate person.

• Manages monthly event calendar.

• Works with Director of Development to manage both our data and donor base.

• Tracks attendance for caregiver meetings and other events.

• Website. Works with ED and IT person to keep site updated.

• Wellness checks either via phone or email.

• Assists in paying bills and payroll.

• Assists in travel plans for staff.

 

ALONG WITH APPLYING THROUGH INDEED, PLEASE SEND A COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST IN THIS POSITION TO: development@thememorycarealliance.org

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

• Paid time off

 

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

 

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

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Ability to Commute:

• Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person