[Jobs] FW: AAPD Program Manager Vacancy

[Nightingale, Noel]

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Subject: AAPD Program Manager Vacancy

AAPD Program Manager Vacancy

      American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
                       VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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 country's 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

AAPD is currently accepting applications for the position of PROGRAM
MANAGER OF MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.

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

* DMD-Washington, DC Local Coordinator and Chairperson of the
  DMD-DC Advisory Board:

  RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

* Program Manager of the Summer Internship Programs (IT and
  Congressional):
 
  RESPONSIBILITIES: 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.

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

  RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 undergraduate degree
  and 3-5 years of program management experience. Candidates must
  be proficient in MS Office applications.

Ideal candidate: Strong Excel experience preferred; excellent
analytical, organizational, and communication skills; knowledge of and
experience with the disability community; self-starter. 

Salary:     Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
Start date: Immediate
Location:   Washington, DC

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
 (subject heading: Program Manager, Mentoring & Leadership
  Programs)

Learn more about AAPD at www.aapd.com. AAPD is an equal opportunity
employer. People with disabilities and people of color encouraged to
apply.

Source: AAPD
________________________________________________________________

For more employment listings, see:
http://www.aapd.com/employment/indexemploy.php

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