EDUCATION & HEALTH PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

## JOB DESCRIPTION

**About the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS):**

The National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) mission is to create a world where individuals with Down syndrome thrive. Founded in 1979, NDSS empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions. The organization advances this mission through its core pillars of Research, Community Access & Supports, and Advocacy & Policy.

For more information, visit [<www.ndss.org>](https://www.ndss.org/).

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Director of Education & Health Programs, the Education & Health Programs Coordinator will support and engage in outreach, education, advocacy, and program implementation activities across NDSS' Education & Health Programs. The role is primarily dedicated to Health Programs (approximately 75%), with the remaining 25% supporting Education Programs.

**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to independently perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Create research-based health & wellness resources for parents, caregivers, and families of individuals with Down syndrome.
• Develop educational resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals using evidence-based practices and current research.
• Coordinate the implementation of health and education programs and initiatives in support of organizational goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to promote and disseminate health and education resources, programs, and opportunities to community partners.
• Support the management of relationships with scientific, educational, health, and partner organizations
• Develop, write, edit, and coordinate quarterly health and education newsletters to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and engaging
• Create and schedule health and education content for social media, email communications, and web platforms in collaboration with the Communications team
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of program plans and activities, tracking outcomes and documenting program impact
• Provide administrative and logistical support for webinars, conferences, workshops, elearning, and other educational activities
• Engage with external stakeholders, including donors and partners, to build relationships
• Works closely with the Communications Team to ensure newsletter, web, and social media content related to health & education programs is relevant, current, and accurate
• Works with the Development Team to help identify sponsorship opportunities and other sources of revenue to support NDSS’ education & health programs
• Other duties as assigned

## EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
**Education & Experience:**

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related area
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Experience in disability work a plus

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain regular and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Comfort with public speaking and constituent outreach
• Proven ability to interact effectively and communicate well
• Energetic with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong willingness to initiate deadlines and time frames for assignments and to follow up on all delegated activities