Area Director

Company Overview: The Muscular Dystrophy Association, dedicated to conquering neuromuscular diseases, is ranked among the nation’s top health agencies. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the organization provides comprehensive healthcare services through its network of 230 hospital-affiliated clinics, funds over 80 summer camps nationwide and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world. With over 200 field offices and its 1,400 employees, MDA local District offices organize special events and fund-raising programs, including the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, and administer local health care services.Job Description: As an Area Director, you will be responsible for managing employees and volunteers, creating and maintaining a budget, organizing special events and fund-raising programs, public speaking engagements with community-based organizations and prospecting corporate sponsorships. Local travel, some evenings and weekends are required. Candidate must have reliable transportation.Benefits: MDA is a progressive employer offering competitive benefits, including:•Internal career paths
•Medical - comprehensive PPO plan
•Life/Disability/Accident/Travel insurance
•Travel reimbursement
•403(b) savings plan with employer match
•Paid vacation days (including new employees)
•Paid sick days
•Paid holidays
•Paid personal daysJob Requirements
Job Requirements: The successful candidate must have 2-3 years of supervisory and fund-raising/sales, plus special event planning and public speaking. In addition, superior oral/written communication skills are essential. Some college coursework completed. Bilingual candidates are a plus.
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