Career Opportunities
Chief Public Policy Officer
Greater Washington DC Metro area
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is creating a new Division of Public Policy and is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and innovative Chief Public Policy Officer to lead its policy and advocacy efforts focused on preventing, treating, and curing Parkinson’s disease (PD) and improving the lives of those who have it. APDA seeks an executive who will excel at building its presence and influence in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned executive with a strong background in government, policy and advocacy, a deep understanding of how to advance priorities through legislative or regulatory processes, excellent strategic judgement, and a passion for advocating health-related issues.
The Chief Public Policy Officer is a public-facing leadership position that will represent APDA with other leaders in the field and before Congress, the Administration, and other relevant federal and state government officials.
This position is a hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) and must be located in the Greater Washington DC Metro area. The Chief Public Policy Officer is a member of APDA’s Leadership Team and reports to the CEO.
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Manager of Programs and Community Engagement
Greater Des Moines, Iowa
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking a Manager of Programs and
Community Engagement at the Iowa Chapter to join their growing team. The Chapter provides an array of
dynamic, community-based programs and services and continues to expand throughout the State.
The Manager of Programs and Community Engagement (MPCE) is accountable for day-to-day program
delivery by connecting people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers to services and community
resources, executing APDA’s signature programs, ensuring education and support to healthcare professionals and the general public, and to champion cultivation efforts in the region. The MPCE is a full-time, exempt, position based in the Des Moines Office. The position requires some evenings and weekends and includes travel locally, statewide, and regionally to cultivate relationships, engage constituents and attend local events and meetings.
The ideal candidate is familiar with the geography, culture, and healthcare landscape; has knowledge of Parkinson’s disease and/or chronic illness; and has experience in developing and delivering community-based programs. They possess excellent relationship-building and communication skills, the ability to multitask, deliver exceptional customer service; and demonstrate strong problem solving and judgment abilities.
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Director of Development
Location: Seattle, WA
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking a Director of Development at the
Northwest Chapter to join their growing organization. The Northwest Chapter, based in Seattle, serves five states in the Pacific Northwest and is one of APDA’s most well-established chapters. The Chapter provides an array of dynamic, community-based programs and services with a revenue budget of $1.8M. The Chapter seeks a Director of Development to lead a diverse portfolio of fundraising efforts, achieve sustainable growth and champion cultivation efforts in the region. The position is a full-time, exempt position which requires some evenings and weekends and includes travel locally, statewide, and regionally to cultivate relationships, engage constituents and attend local events and meetings.
The ideal candidate has leadership experience in the non-profit sector, is familiar with the Northwest’s
geography, culture, and the philanthropic market; has a proven track record in fundraising and donor
cultivation; possesses strong relationship-building skills and communications strengths, the ability to multi-task, deliver exceptional customer service; and utilize keen problem solving and judgment skills.
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