Manager, Community Education

The American Diabetes Association is seeking a Manager of Community Education. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement & Impact, the Manager provides support for the implementation of the Association’s community education strategy and the execution of the Association’s education and wellness activities. This position will have frequent interactions with key internal and external stakeholders in the diabetes, and obesity care fields. The ideal candidate for this role will be a health educator with experience in diabetes and obesity care and will have an innovative mindset with an ability to complete projects in a timely and accurate manner. Ultimately shaping the framework for self-management support and social care delivery models.

This is a temporary, part time position working up to 19 hours/week (hours must be completed during our normal business day, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm); this role is not eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities

• Execution support for the integration of the Association’s education strategy with respect to diabetes and obesity care grant funded programs.
• Revise and edit current patient education materials to maintain content quality and alignment with the Standards of Care guidelines.
• Utilize social change theories and applicable outcome measurement mechanisms (Stages of Change Model, Social Norms Theory, Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory, etc.) to create and execute a population level improvement plan.
• Support community-based organizations in dissemination of ADA produced community education
• Apply the ADA Science & Medicine research, as well as the Standards of Care, to the community of diabetes, by utilizing knowledge gained to improve the strategies of health care providers and to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
• Advance diabetes self-management support (DSMS) framework.
• Assist in planning ADA events and activities to include the Clinical Update Conference and relevant activities at Scientific Sessions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor prepared in the field of health care and science is required.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years of experience in applicable patient facing roles.
• Demonstrated experience in writing evidence-based nutrition content for various audiences in multiple channels.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Adept in using basic Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• A strong passion to work with diverse and underserved communities to nationally scale nutrition and obesity care initiatives in a fast-paced pace work environment.
• Self-directed, able to successfully work independently and with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Why Work Here
The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people living with diabetes and/or obesity. Our employees consistently say that our mission, culture, work-life balance, and total rewards package are what they like most about working at the ADA. benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance, and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide full diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions

About the Organization
The American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people living with diabetes thrive. Since 1940, we have driven discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes. We advocate for policy changes and improved access to quality care for all people living with diabetes and/or obesity. Through the Obesity Association, a division of the ADA, we are also working to reduce the prevalence of obesity—a leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes.