Chicago non-profit

Reports To:Director, Education & Outreach Department:Programs Status:Volunteer / 4-6 hours per week Purpose: The purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Education & Outreach in handling all AACR (Alzheimer’s Association Community Rep) applications throughout the Greater IL Chapter. This position will ensure that all AACR applicants have a pleasant and easy experience in being vetted and secured for a training to become a Community Representative. The AACR Coordinator will respond to all applicants in a consistent and timely manner, assist with references, and supply them with all pre-training materials. The AACR Coordinator will also help inventory and pack Association materials for health fairs. Functions: • Organize AACR applicants by office area • Discuss community /AACR needs with staff • Check references via telephone • Update potential AACRs on their status • Assist in the coordination of training dates and locations • Mail / email support materials to AACR candidates • Register AACRs in trainings that are convenient to them • Update AACR spreadsheets and files Qualifications: • Outstanding organizational skills • Excellent listening and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Google Apps • Positive attitude and flexibility within schedule • Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease a plus