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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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@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.