PCV is Seeking a New Program Manager
Patient Choices Vermont (PCV) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Vermonters about medical aid in dying. PCV worked for more than ten years to achieve enactment of the law entitled Patient Choice at End of Life (Act 39) which enables terminally ill Vermonter residents who are capable of making their own medical decisions the option to request and receive medication that they can use to bring about a peaceful death if and when they so choose. PCV educates Vermonters and the state's health care providers about end-of-life choices and works to ensure that all Vermonters have access to the rights established by the law.
Patient Choices Vermont seeks a contractor or employee who is passionate about end-of-life choice to perform program management services in support of the organization’s mission. This position will report to PCV’s President and would be a one-half to three-quarter time position, with job flexibility. The following are examples of current projects and responsibilities:
Patient Choices Vermont seeks a contractor or employee who is passionate about end-of-life choice to perform program management services in support of the organization’s mission. This position will report to PCV’s President and would be a one-half to three-quarter time position, with job flexibility. The following are examples of current projects and responsibilities:
- Educational Events/Outreach: Plan and execute education events, including outreach to community groups as well as medical and hospice organizations. Organize speakers, locations, and marketing. Support is available from PCV’s digital marketing consultant. Develop into ability to deliver programs as well.
- Conferences and Collaboration: Develop a schedule for conferences in which PCV should participate. Expand and develop relationships with collaborating organizations to leverage educational opportunities.
- Brochure Dissemination: Work to get PCV brochures into hospital and medical patient information centers and into community resources places such as libraries.
- Volunteer Coordination: Further develop PCV’s cadre of volunteers and coordinate their work in the field.
- Fundraising: Participate in fund-raising strategy and execution.
- PCV Systems and Communication: Keep PCV contact lists up to date. Participate in website updating, email and social media communications.
- New Program Development: Work with PCV’s President and key board members to development new programs aimed at education and ensuring access to medical aid in dying.
- Expertise: Develop expertise to be able to provide backup on PCV’s helpline and make educational presentations.
Qualifications: The Program Manager must be a capable professional with at least 5 years of work in a related area such as health, human services, educational programming or non-profit management. Excellent communications skills, including writing, use of on-line media, and the ability to work with board members and committees are required. Must be able to learn and use tools such as Constant Contact, website editing and contact list maintenance. The Program Manager must be able to work independently with minimal supervision from a home office, and must be available for regular on-line communications, meetings, and travel within Vermont.
Compensation: Compensation would be set at a rate consistent with the market for similar non-profit positions.
For More Information:
About PCV: See PatientChoices.org
About this Position: Contact Betsy Walkerman, President
BetsyWalkerman@gmail.com
802-999-9402
Compensation: Compensation would be set at a rate consistent with the market for similar non-profit positions.
For More Information:
About PCV: See PatientChoices.org
About this Position: Contact Betsy Walkerman, President
BetsyWalkerman@gmail.com
802-999-9402