[Jobs] FW: AAPD Seeks Program Manager of Mentoring and Leadership Programs

[Nightingale, Noel]

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Subject: AAPD Seeks Program Manager of Mentoring and Leadership Programs

AAPD Seeks Program Manager of Mentoring and Leadership Programs
            Vacancy Announcement (as of June 2007)

Title:      Program Manager of Mentoring and Leadership Programs
Start date: Immediate
Location:   Washington, DC
Salary:     Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a
national membership organization founded in 1995 that works to increase
the political and economic power of the more than 50 million children
and adults living with disabilities in the U.S. 
AAPD is the countrys largest cross-disability membership organization,
with over 100,000 members nationwide. AAPD promotes public policies that
advance the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): equality
of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic
self-sufficiency. 

AAPD operates programs in five core areas: 

* Political Participation
* Leadership Development
* Mentoring and Career Exploration
* Membership and Member Benefits
* Advocacy

The Program Manager of Mentoring and Leadership Programs will act as
the: 

1. National Coordinator for Disability Mentoring Day (DMD)
   In this capacity he or she will be responsible for recruiting
   local and state coordinators; creating print materials;
   maintaining DMD website materials; supporting local, national
   and international mentoring programs through problem-solving
   and mentoring; creating curricular materials such as one-
   pagers, toolkits, and FAQs; promoting and representing DMD and
   AAPD at local and national mentoring conferences and
   committees; assisting the Development director with securing
   federal and private funding for DMD; acting as liaison between
   Local Coordinators and sponsors; evaluating the program on a
   national level and reporting to program funders. This is a
   highly visible position at AAPD and is requested at speaking
   engagements nationally.

2. DMD-Washington, DC Local Coordinator and Chairperson of the
   DMD-DC Advisory Board

   Responsibilities include: Designing and executing a plan for
   Disability Mentoring Day in Washington, DC; recruitment of
   individuals with disabilities (mentees) and employers
   (mentors); events management, including coordination with
   contractors, event sponsors, vendors, and representatives from
   participating schools, federal agencies, and area businesses;
   organizing and leading the DMD-DC Advisory Board meetings; DMD-
   DC budget implementation; and annual program evaluation.

3. Program Manager of the Summer Internship Programs (IT and
   Congressional)

   Responsibilities include: developing and disseminating program
   materials; establishing and implementing application review
   processes; securing internship placements in congressional and
   federal agency offices for all interns; arranging all
   logistical considerations for the summer (travel, housing,
   stipends); ensuring housing and workplace accommodations are
   provided; coordinating with multiple vendors; developing
   professional development seminars with leading disability
   policy and I.T. professionals; budget implementation; annual
   program evaluation; grant reporting; and acting as liaison to
   the program participants and funders.

4. Program Manager of the Leadership Awards programs (Paul G.
   Hearne and Henry B. Betts Awards)

   Responsibilities include: developing and disseminating program
   materials; establishing and implementing application review
   processes; oversight of recipients compliance with award
   requirements in the ensuing 12-month period; on-going
   evaluation of the program objectives, implementation, and
   impact; and grant reporting.

Requirements: Candidates must have at least an undergraduate degree and
3-5 years of program management experience. Candidates must be
proficient in MS Office applications. 

Ideal candidate: Commitment to and experience with leadership
development; extensive experience with program development; knowledge of
and experience with the disability community; self- starter; excellent
analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional
references. Position open until filled. 

ATTN: Search Committee  Mentoring & Leadership Programs AAPD
1629 K Street NW, suite 503
Washington, DC 20006 

Submit by Fax or Email:
Fax: 202-457-0473
Email: aapd at aol.com

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We thank all applicants but, given the volume of applications, only
candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
AAPD is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities and
people of color are encouraged to apply.
Learn more about AAPD at http://www.aapd.com.
 
Source: AAPD
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For more employment opportunities, see:
http://www.aapd.com/employment/indexemploy.php

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