Do work that matters.

At the Davis Phinney Foundation, we help people with Parkinson’s live well today. We give them tools, resources, education, experiences, and anything else we can dig up. People living with Parkinson’s tell us we make their lives better. And our staff says the same thing. We take the wellness of our employees just as seriously as we do wellness for people with Parkinson’s, and we know that when each of our employees is in a state of well-being at work, they can develop their potential, be productive and creative, build positive relationships with others, better cope with stress, and make meaningful contributions.
What more can you ask for? Join us!

Who We Are
A small but mighty crew united by a desire to do great work for a great community. People who come to the Foundation find more than a job. They find a home, a career, and a calling.

We value collaboration, creativity, fun, excellence, inclusion, and long-lasting relationships. We’re writers, cyclists, runners, bakers, dancers, philanthropists, outside enthusiasts, pet owners, painters, readers, parents, travelers, adventurers, true crime addicts, and corn-hole competitors.

We bring a wealth of diverse experiences to our roles, but we are united by a common set of values and goals: live well, inspire action, and connect the community.
Who You Are
You're someone who would love a mission to get them out of bed in the morning.

Punching a clock, doing time, and going through the motions aren’t your cup of tea. You want to care about the work you do. You don’t just want a job, you want to believe that the hours you spend working make a tangible difference in the lives of others.

You might call yourself a manager of one. You’re someone who has just as many ideas as the next person, and you don’t want to get stopped at every turn by all the levels up the chain. You’re good at what you do, and you want a boss and a leadership team that gives you the reins to do it.

You’re also a kind human, are always ready to chip in, and love making other people’s lives better.
What it’s like to work here
You'll spend your days with people who not only understand that you have a life outside of work but want to hear about it.

We believe in giving people space to get their job done. Quiet time is just as valuable as collaboration time, and we encourage breaks, whether it's to get outside for some fresh air or chat with someone about a podcast you recently listened to. You can be the early bird or the night owl if that’s when you feel most productive. We care less about when we see you than we do about what you create that helps move our mission forward. Parkinson’s is a BIG issue, and we have a lot of work to do.

Here's What We Offer

Ever daydream about having that perfect job? Working for the Davis Phinney Foundation may fit the bill.

  • Work where you want – Some of our employees work at our office, but not all. If your role can be done remotely, we’re happy to consider it.
  • 40-hour work week – We stick to 40 hours a week. Like we said, there’s a lot of work to be done for the Parkinson’s community. That said, we encourage you to enjoy the other 128 hours in your week because if not, your work may suffer. We have even less time for that.
  • Insurance and retirement – The Foundation offers health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans for you and your family or domestic partner. We also offer a Simple IRA plan that’s funded by the Foundation.
  • Vacations and paid holidays – The Foundation offers three weeks of paid vacation, sick days, comp days, and a few national holidays every year.
  • 100% of hardware and software – Whatever hardware, software, or services you need to do your job are always on us.
  • Snacks – We make a mean virtual brownie.
  • Holiday party– We know what you’re thinking, but our white elephant holiday party is a coveted invite. People who have long since left the Foundation still show up for the virtual and never-a-dull-moment gift exchange, virtual cocktail/mocktail recipes, and inevitable competitions.

POSITIONS

The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s is a dynamic, national nonprofit organization headquartered in Colorado. Our mission is to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. We envision a world where Parkinson’s well-being is essential to the health of the community and where all people with Parkinson’s have access to resources and information needed to live well. We inform and inspire hundreds of thousands of people living with Parkinson’s around the world each year. Our working environment is fast paced and fun.

As a nonprofit organization with an annual budget of approximately $3 million, the Davis Phinney Foundation relies on private, philanthropic funding to make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s.

Location: Remote, in-person, or hybrid.
Hours of Work: Full Time
Reports to: VP Operations

About the Position
Essential Functions of the Role

The Director of Education & Content is a forward-facing role whose primary function is to drive and foster a culture of care for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. This role is accountable for creating the overall education strategy for the Foundation and for developing and delivering content to people with Parkinson’s and care partners. They work directly with the Marketing, Development, and Community Engagement teams to ensure the right content is delivered to the right people in the right way. Additionally, the Director of Education works very closely with all of those in the Parkinson’s community, including people with Parkinson’s, care partners, allied health professionals, and physicians.

Overarching Accountabilities
  • Leadership, Management, and Accountability
  • Education Guidelines, Strategy, and Implementation
  • Content Creation Implementation
  • Content, Education, and Impact Evaluation
  • Parkinson’s Expertise
What this looks like day-to-day

No day looks the same. Depending on the project at hand, you will spend your time doing the following, but not limited to:

  • Creating and championing the educational vision and strategy for the Foundation
  • Designing, writing, and implementing content for educational “courses,” events, and workshops
  • Identifying Parkinson’s experts and hosting live and recorded webinars, interviews, panel discussions, and virtual meetups for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with Parkinson’s experts to provide expertise, content, and advice regarding patient education and the latest developments in Parkinson’s treatments and research
  • Responding to queries and communicating daily with all stakeholders in the Parkinson’s community to increase your knowledge, track trends, and identify future areas for educational content
  • Ensuring our content includes a diversity of voices and perspectives when creating content, telling stories, and delivering information
  • Checking our content for legal, ethical, and accuracy concerns
  • Creating and owning the education department’s budget
  • Consulting with our Community Engagement, Development, and Marketing teams to identify and create content for their audiences
  • Working with the Director of Marketing to optimize content for performance on our various channels and to different audiences
  • Identifying areas of opportunity and continuing to refine our content strategy to grow our authority and reach new people affected by Parkinson’s
  • Leading initiatives to survey constituents about the Foundation’s resources, specific programs, and all content
General Responsibilities
  • Ability to travel occasionally and work evenings and weekends if necessary
  • Support and build the Foundation’s reputation as a leading resource for living well tools
  • Communicate the importance and usability of the Foundation’s programs
  • Assist in other activities on behalf of the Foundation
Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree in journalism, creative writing, medical writing and editing, communications, educational leadership, or related preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years experience working in multimedia content production
  • Minimum of 5-8 years experience in designing content for on- and offline course materials and delivering educational programs
  • Experience with community health and healthcare organizations, and knowledge of Parkinson’s are highly desired
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Experience building trust and rapport with stakeholders, including the board of directors, peers, direct reports, donors, volunteers, colleague organizations, and others – effectively inspiring and supporting new levels of engagement activities with the Foundation
  • A positive and authentic approach to relationship-building that is motivated by the Foundation’s mission and genuine investment in improving the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s
  • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish and English) is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office 365 applications
  • Experience with WordPress preferred
Salary

Salary range is between $90,000 – $100,000, commensurate with background and experience, plus paid vacation, sick time, retirement, and health insurance benefits.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@davisphinneyfoundation.org with your full name and “Director of Education” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please indicate why you are interested in this specific role at the Davis Phinney Foundation and what makes you the ideal candidate for the position. ONLY applications that include a resume and cover letter will be reviewed.

To read the formal job description, download here: Director of Education Position Description 2023

The Davis Phinney Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an organization representing a variety of perspectives, skills, and most importantly people.

Are you inspired by an environment committed to making a difference in the lives of others?

Are you an entrepreneurial-minded leader looking for your next challenge in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment?

Do you have a talent for implementing outstanding processes to make strategic visions reality?

Founded in 2004, the Davis Phinney Foundation is a national nonprofit organization based in Colorado. Our mission is to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. We inform and inspire hundreds of thousands of people living with Parkinson’s around the world each year. And we are looking for a Vice President Operations to join our growing organization.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this key leadership opportunity will be accountable for the oversight and direction of the Foundation and shaping the way forward. You need to be a people and operations leader with a passion for implementing best practices and developing others.

In addition to strong leadership skills, results orientation, and a collaborative approach, you must demonstrate:

  • Strong relating skills with the ability to identify areas of strength and development opportunities for our team members,
  • An openness to people and to what they are saying and an unwavering spirit for serving others,
  • The ability to understand the CEO’s vision, negotiate and make strategic decisions, and align business systems to achieve that vision,
  • A proven ability to identify all aspects of a situation, evaluate resources, and formulate solutions to promote insightful decision making,
  • A knack for creating a sense of order and direction and motivating others to act,
  • Strong planning and organization skills to support goals and design plans to attain them,
  • Good judgment and strong critical thinking skills, and
  • Efficiency with resources.

You need to embrace the concept of being accountable for your own actions and those of the team. You will have a proven record of leading and growing organizations and implementing strategic plans. You have a keen business acumen and think that all business must be conducted as if people mattered, and a passion for seeking change for people affected by Parkinson’s in the world.

 

Primary responsibilities
  • Strategy and Planning
  • Foundation Oversight
  • Talent Management
  • Community, Culture, and Collaboration
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree (master’s degree in business, law, entrepreneurship, finance, organizational management, operations management and/or leadership preferred)
  • 15+ years proven excellence in operations
  • 10+ years in leading, managing, and holding teams accountable
  • Position is based in the Denver north metro area and must be willing to travel
Compensation 

The salary range is between $125,000 – $145,000 commensurate with background and experience, plus paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plan, and health insurance benefits.

To Apply

Please send resumes to Jobs@dpf.org with your full name and “VPO” in the subject line and a cover letter telling us why this is the job that sparks your curiosity and ignites your passion.

 

The Davis Phinney Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to building an organization representing a variety of perspectives, skills, and most importantly people. 

The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s is a dynamic, national nonprofit organization headquartered in Colorado. Our mission is to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. We envision a world where Parkinson’s well-being is essential to the health of the community and where all people with Parkinson’s have access to resources and information needed to live well. We inform and inspire hundreds of thousands of people living with Parkinson’s around the world each year. Our working environment is fast paced and fun.

As a nonprofit organization with an annual budget of approximately $3 million, the Davis Phinney Foundation relies on private, philanthropic funding to make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by Parkinson’s.

Location: This position may be done remotely.
Hours of Work: Full Time
Reports to: Sr. Program Manager – Community Leadership Programs

About the Position

The Program Associate – Ambassador Leadership Program supports our community engagement work by providing direct support for volunteer Ambassadors across the US, Canada, and beyond. This role is a first line of contact and go-to resource for program participants and community members alike, particularly our participants who are Spanish-speaking. The Program Associate plays an integral role in shaping the experience of participants, co-designing participant engagement, facilitating meetings, collecting feedback, creating connections, and much more.

About Healthy Parkinson’s Communities

Healthy Parkinson’s Communities is an initiative led by the Davis Phinney Foundation to help support community leaders, volunteers, and advocates in the pursuit of making the places where we live, work, and play more inclusive and supportive for those living with Parkinson’s.

Through this work, we aim to:

  • Ensure Parkinson’s community leaders have the knowledge and resources they need to make a positive and sustainable change in their community
  • Encourage and support data-informed initiatives aimed at increasing access to and engagement with resources that improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s at a grassroots level
  • Work with communities towards increased awareness of and health literacy about Parkinson’s in their areas

 This role is accountable for…

Primary Participant Support and Network Management
Participant Meeting Coordination and Facilitation
Resource Management, Creation, and Shipping
Relationship and Data Management
Monitoring and Evaluation Support

Day to day, this is what that looks like…

Primary Participant Support and Network Management

  • Respond to inquiries and requests from program participants and community members and provide direct support to Hispanic Ambassador cohort to respond to and engage with Spanish speaking community members
  • Provide expertise around the tools and resources the Foundation provides to community leaders including Parkinson’s education materials, collateral, and more
  • Act as a primary network coordinator on the Healthy Parkinson’s Communities Hub and via other tools, overseeing Spanish-language questions and content shared on the platform
  • Support growth of the program through networking and Parkinson’s event attendance

Participant Meeting Coordination and Facilitation

  • Help create and execute participant engagement and support strategy for Hispanic Ambassadors in partnership with Program Manager
  • Plan and facilitate bilingual (English/Spanish) meetings, professional development opportunities, planning sessions, and more for program participants (meetings are primarily digital but occasionally may require travel for in-person gatherings)
  • Send invitations, reminders, and follow-up communications related to meetings and manage recordings or other content generated in the meeting

Resource Management, Creation, and Shipping

  • In collaboration with Hispanic Community Engagement Manager and Hispanic Scientific Advisory Council, provide input on relevant resources being developed for Hispanic communities
  • Seek, collect, coordinate, and help disseminate relevant resources
  • Contribute to strategy and creation of tools, resources, and materials for the program
  • Manage and occasionally fulfill collateral shipping requests from program participants

Relationship and Data Management

  • Build trusting relationships within the Parkinson’s community and with key stakeholders
  • Maintain key relationship data using Raisers Edge, Monday.com, and other software
  • Contribute to relationship building and growth strategy to support program and department goals through community research and outreach, travel, networking, etc.

Monitoring and Evaluation Support

  • Support program evaluation by distributing surveys and conducting other assessments within assigned program
  • Support the interpretation of data and feedback toward program improvements

General Responsibilities

  • Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends if necessary (travel expenses reimbursed)
  • Support and build the Foundation’s reputation as a leading resource for living well tools
  • Support the development and innovation of the Foundation’s community partnerships
  • Support Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative through thoughtful outreach, practices of cultural humility, and the inclusion of diverse leaders
  • Assist in other activities on the behalf of the Foundation

Nothing in this position description restricts the Foundation’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The position description is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

3 or more years relevant experience in volunteer program coordination, program execution, education, and/or other related activity

Native/bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English

Proven relationship management skills
Positive, outgoing personality, and demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a respectful and empowering way
Ability to create meaningful connections and experiences over primarily digital channels
Experience with meeting and/or learning facilitation preferred
High emotional intelligence and ability to listen, interpret, and respond to information from others
Detail oriented, highly responsive, and able to manage multiple requests or projects simultaneously
Proficient in Office 365 applications
Proficient in data management (experience with Blackbaud products preferred)

Compensation

This is an hourly position starting at $20-23/hr commensurate with background and experience, plus paid vacation, sick time, retirement, and health insurance benefits.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@davisphinneyfoundation.org with your full name and “Program Associate – Ambassador Leadership Program (Bilingual)” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include answers to the following questions:

  • What interests you most about this role?
  • How do you define community leadership?

To read the formal job description, download here: Program Associate Job Description

The Davis Phinney Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to building an organization representing a variety of perspectives, skills, and most importantly people.

 

How to Apply

Each position has different application requirements, so please follow the instructions in the job description when applying.

If you have general questions about careers and internships, please email: jobs@dpf.org.

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