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

Job Title:  Program Associate – Education
Department: Education & Content
Reports to:Director of Education & Content

Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Location: Louisville, CO or remote
Salary Range: $19 – $22.50/hour

At the Davis Phinney Foundation, we help people with Parkinson’s live well today. Resources such as tools, education, and experiences are just a few of the ways we help make the lives of those we serve better.  Since 2004, the Foundation has brought to life some of the most important programs and research for those affected by Parkinson’s.  Our community includes people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners, families, and friends in addition to physicians and allied health professionals.

POSITION OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

The Program Associate position supports our educational work by providing direct support for assigned program participants. This role is the first line of contact and go-to resource for speakers and community members alike. The Program Associate plays an integral role in shaping the experience of our community members, publishing educational resources, organizing meetings, managing workflows, collecting feedback, creating connections, and much more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Organize project workflow using Monday.com.
  • In collaboration with the Marketing team and other key staff, help execute strategy and support the engagement of participants and partners.
  • With guidance from the director and program managers, support the creation and delivery of virtual and in-person programming and resources to members of the community (e.g., written blogs, live and prerecorded webinars and meetups, podcasts).
  • Support monitoring and evaluation of program through data collection and weekly metrics for assigned program.
  • Other duties and tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Experience with digital project management tools, approaches, and workflows
  • Proven relationship-management skills
  • Can-do attitude willing to learn and accept feedback; demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in a respectful and empowering way
  • Ability to create meaningful connections and experiences primarily over digital channels
  • Experience with educational content via digital media
  • Detail-oriented, highly responsive, and able to simultaneously manage multiple requests or projects
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to clearly, persuasively, and accurately write and lightly edit written materials
  • Proficient in Office 365 applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with WordPress (e.g., tags, categories, drafting and editing) and Canva (e.g., digital image manipulation)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

  • High school diploma required
  • Three or more years’ experience managing projects, implementing organizational systems, and/or other related activity
  • Experience with communities navigating health issues
  • Proficient in donor database, preferably Blackbaud CRM

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRNMENT

  • To comply with EEOC requirements, the physical demands that the job places on the employee doing that job
  • Frequently reading and listening to recordings
  • Frequently using repetitive motions
  • Frequently standing
  • Work environment- Indoors

STATEMENT

The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position.  The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment.  Davis Phinney Foundation reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  At Davis Phinney Foundation, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Davis Phinney Foundation is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.  We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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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