Chinese Speaking Community Educators - East Bay (Cantonese or Mandarin)

About the role

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide education through expanding the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) speaking community.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements.
• Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences in the Chinese speaking community (Cantonese or Mandarin).
• Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.
• Connect members of the Cantonese or Mandarin community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs and free 24/7 Helpline.
• Complete necessary paperwork for reporting.

Requirements

• Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.
• Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin.
• Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent presentation and education skills.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
• Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.
• Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin.
• Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent presentation and education skills.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
• Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.