Career Opportunities

The following career opportunities are currently available at the National Kidney Foundation:

Professional Membership Manager - New York, New York
Field Services Coordinator - Kansas City, Missouri
Kidney Walk Program Director - New York, New York
Regional Vice President - Omaha, Nebraska
KLS Quality Assurance and Program Director - New York, New York
Special Reports & Governmental Reporting Manager - New York, New York
Chief Executive Officer - Denver, Colorado
Division President - Austin, Texas
Web Editorial Manager - New York, New York

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Denver, Colorado

General Summary

The National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, Montana & Wyoming seeks a highly motivated and experienced CEO to further its mission of preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Provide staff leadership in a multi-state area.
Enable Board to meet and exceed strategic and budgetary goals.
Successful involvement in community and government relations.
Significantly increase fundraising dollars through expanding existing programs and creating new programs.
Create and maintain a strong, committed Board of Directors that can particularly help in fundraising efforts and guiding the Affiliate to the next level of mission excellence.
Increase publicity and exposure of the Foundation with patients, media, and the kidney medical community.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of 8 years demonstrated non-profit management experience.
Experience in running a non-profit organization that covers a multi-state region.
Experience in the medical industry or medical non-profit organizations.
A successful track record in the following areas: fund raising, program development, superior communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title: Special Reports & Governmental Reporting Manager

Location: New York, New York

General Summary

To serve as the Finance Department’s team member who is responsible for controlling the states’ registrations, annual filings for NKF and prepare all special reports (such as those requested by watchdog agencies) .

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

To control the federal and states annual informational, unrelated income tax filings and other governmental filings master calendar.
To prepare Form 990, Schedule A, Schedule B, Form 990-T and individual state’s annual filing returns and any unrelated business income tax returns for the Controller’s review before filing.
To prepare states’ registrations for new NKF Divisions replacing NKF Affiliates for review before filing.
To prepare states’ sales tax exemptions/registrations for new NKF Divisions replacing NKF Affiliates for review before filing. To prepare sales tax renewal filings for review.
To assist with the final audit and filings of NKF Affiliates that became NKF Divisions.
To prepare the annual Charitable Gift Annuities’ returns for the various states involved for review before filing.
Other General Duties
Assist with other accounting functions, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of five plus years' experience with a national nonprofit organization.
Accounting or Finance degree.
Excellent computer skills, including Excel and word processing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains Accounting software a plus.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of NKF and Affiliate staff and volunteers.
Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.
Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title:KLS Quality Assurance and Program Director

Location: New York, New York

General Summary

Principal duties involve developing, directing and reviewing educational design and content of programs for the Kidney Learning System (KLS), to ensure medical accuracy and educational effectiveness. Manage portfolio of KLS programs as assigned, including all aspects of program development and implementation. Utilize expert knowledge of adult learning principles, effective program design and medical science relating to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and related conditions to achieve KLS program goals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Generate concepts for and direct the design of designated KLS programs to meet emerging needs for professional and patient education about Chronic Kidney Disease, related co-morbidities, treatment options and public health issues.
Review content, educational design and implementation format and provide feedback and direction to KLS program directors and external resources for KLS educational activities to ensure that programs are medically accurate, educationally effective, aligned with KLS goals and consistent with funding proposal including budget and deadline commitments.
Manage portfolio of KLS programs as assigned, including all aspects of program development and implementation.
Understand adult learning principles and outcomes measurement, implement for KLS programs, and remain current in education principles and ACCME requirements.
Manage and integrate complex medical concepts, medical guidelines and scientific studies into effective professional and patient education resources.
Create and implement effective needs assessment and outcomes measurement tools.
Understand and create educational programs in multiple formats and delivery methodologies.
Ensure an appropriate reading level for patient education activities.
Collaborate effectively with KLS and NKF staff to implement educational programs.
Collaborate effectively with the KLS Editorial Board, NKF volunteers, proposal sponsors and other external resources.
Provide direction and assist with the development of effective proposals for program sponsorships
Contribute to development of program budgets and work within those parameters.
Work with KLS Project/Production Director to establish project timelines and manage implementation process.

Minimum Qualifications

College graduate and RN with clinical experience. Expertise in CKD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular disease and/or chronic care preferred.
Strong medical education development and implementation experience required.
Knowledge of adult education principles, educational design, needs assessment and outcomes measurement required.
Excellent management and collaboration skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate and summarize clinical research data and transform into educational programming.
Ability to set priorities, perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work without close supervision.
Flexible for business travel.
Word, Excel, Power Point software skills.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title:Regional Vice President

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

General Summary

Responsible for executing the NKF core programs and fund-raising events specific to the region by striving to carry out the foundations mission. Executes locally developed programs and fund-raises unique to the local community.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The Regional Vice President performs executive management functions including but not limited to the following:

Personnel Management

Responsible for employment and termination of staff in regional office, ensuring the administration of NKF personnel policies, and organization of the staff to carry out the program of services of the Region
Works with NKF Human Resources Department to ensure that the appropriate personnel legal requirements are met
Plans and assists staff to develop work plans and supervises performance of staff members providing evaluations and feedback according to Division policies

Finance and Budget

Prepare draft budget of region's program needs and anticipate fund-raising revenues.
Participate in finalizing regional budget in collaboration with regional volunteers and Division President.

Programs

Responsible for conducting the following core NKF programs in the local community:
- Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP)
- Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI)
- Kidney Learning System (KLS)
- Patient Education
- Organ Donor Awareness
- Transplant Games Team
- Public Education
- Professional Education
Responsible for assessing the unique needs of the local area and recommending programs and initiatives to meet those needs

Fund-raising

Responsible for implementing a comprehensive, year round fund raising program which includes:
- NKF Golf Classic
- Kidney Walk(s)
- Kidney Car Program
- Individual Giving Program including Major Gifts
- Planned Gifts and Annual Campaign
- Foundation and Government Grants

Strategic Planning

Participate in the formulation of a Division-wide Strategic long range plan.
Create Annual Plans to effectively execute position responsibilities
Create event and program time lines and calendars for all activities.
Attend and participate in Regional Team Planning and brainstorming sessions.
Attend meetings of the Regional Advisory Committee.

Staff and Volunteer Leadership

Responsible for the motivation, goal-setting, supervision, and employment and termination of all staff in the Region.
Works, with Regional Board members and Division President, to recruit and cultivate strong volunteers to develop resources for the region
Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Regional Board

Community Relations:

Assures that the Division has a significant role in the community and is known as a valued health agency serving the public and patients with kidney and urinary tract diseases.
Maintains liaison with appropriate community and governmental groups, giving leadership to community efforts consistent with the National Kidney Foundation's mission and serving as a resource on the special needs of kidney patients.
Oversees and implements plans for interpretation of the National Kidney Foundation in community groups, through the media and by production and distribution of Division materials.
Maintains liaison with groups and individuals who can serve as advisors, steering committee members, volunteers, and potential Board members so that the Division maintains its strong local voice.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in NKF sponsored staff training, orientation and other opportunities as appropriate.
Participate in Division led Regional Team Development meetings.
Keeps the National Kidney Foundation informed of Division operations by liaison with the Division President.
Perform additional duties, as required.

Organizational Relationships

The Regional Vice President is accountable to the Division President and works closely with the Division Board. The Regional Vice President supervises regional office staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 5-10 years demonstrated progressively responsible management experience in not-for-profit voluntary health agency
Prior experience in personnel management, finance, program development and budget management
Successful track record in fund raising and event planning (local or national walk and golf events).
Prior budgetary and financial planning experience.
Experience working with volunteers, board members and professional health councils.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Prior grant writing experience is preferred.
Experience in obtaining major grants and major gifts.
Must become KEEP certified.
Flexible for business travel 10 -12 times a year.
Flexible to work overnight business travel which may include evenings and weekends.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and managerial skills.
Excellent word processing skills with computer literacy in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title: Kidney Walk Program Director

Location: New York, New York

General Summary

The Kidney Walk Program Director is responsible for the overall operation and fund raising success of the Kidney Walk Program. Included in this responsibility are the management of a turn-key National Walk Program, monitoring of locally managed events and help with event training for Affiliate and Division staff and volunteers. The Walk Program Director should have a sound working knowledge of event planning, conducting a walk event and fund raising.

The Kidney Walk Program Director is responsible for helping Affiliates and Divisions implement the Kidney Walk Program to increase the income to support the Foundation's mission. The Director relates the experience of the National Organization to Affiliates and Divisions, providing training and advice in the most effective implementation of this National signature event. This consulting relationship should be characterized by effective communications, a positive attitude toward the growth of the Foundation and the achievement of its mission, thorough understanding of the goals and development objectives of the National Organization and its Affiliates/Division.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Provide motivation, support, technical assistance and consultation to Affiliate and Division staff in support of local events.
Develop and communicate new and innovative methods for Affiliates and Divisions to maximize their net income from Kidney Walks.
Ensure that local events are in compliance with the event standards as established by the NKF and national sponsors.
Coordinate, as needed, with National sponsors and their representatives to ensure sponsor entitlements are met.
Work with the Walk Program vendor(s) to ensure courteous and timely fulfillment of materials requests from Affiliates and Divisions. Monitor performance of vendor(s) and periodically compare proposals/prices from other vendors.
Periodically visit local Kidney Walks and Walk Committee meetings in order to help maximize revenue opportunities, ensure event compliance and provide best practice educational opportunities for all Affiliates and Divisions.
Maintain contact with each Affiliate and Division in regard to local and national Walk Program issues and needs.
Summarize financial and attendance results of all events and compile comparisons against year to year growth.
Keep up-to-date on other organizations' walks, trends and associated opportunities that relate to the NKF Walk Program. Monitor and make recommendations for the Kidney Walk program on general trends, based on internal and external information.
Attend regular meetings (by phone or in person) with ther National development staff to ensure optimal functioning of the Kidney Walk Program.
Work with the Training Director on program content and presentations for training activities about the Walk Program and to update the Kidney Walk Program Best Practice on a yearly basis.
Operate within the budget for the Walk Program.
Compile information and write Walk Program summaries for the monthly Departmental Report.
Prepare and update Kidney Walk Operations Manual as needed.
Additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university is required.
Minimum 3 years job related experience in fund raising or marketing.
Excellent knowledge of the fund raising industry and its practices.
Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Strong customer relation skills and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Proficient in WordPerfect or Microsoft Word for Windows, QuattroPro, Excel and Access database.
Must be flexible for overnight business travel, which may include weekends.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title: Field Services Coordinator

Location:Kansas City, Missouri

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Field Services, The Field Services Coordinator is responsible for providing on-going activities in support of the Field Service Center staff supporting Affiliates, Direct Service Model (DSM) areas and Division Models (DM) areas

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Education and Training:

Acts as a secondary resource for the Training Director in the areas of program and materials development as needed.
Acts as a primary resource for assistance in Field Services Education and Training as needed to assist the Director of Field Services and the Field Services Team.
Will perform the function of researching resources and assist in developing implementation outlets and strategies.

Field Program Services:

Provides administrative and technical support in the development, implementation, and results accountability of NKF programs facilitated by the Field Program Services Director.
Creates and updates spreadsheets for information maintenance in the area of Results Accountability. In conjunction with the Field Program Services Director, generates Results Accountability Reports and analyzes for continuous improvement of NKF programming.
Provides updates to Field Program Services Director and Director of Field Services through e-mails as needed and verbal reports during the Operations Team Meeting and Monthly Individual Supervisions with the Director of Field Services.

Field Operations Services:

Provides administrative and technical support in the development, implementation, and results accountability of Field Operation’s strategies to promote operational excellence in Affiliates, Divisions, and Direct Service Model areas.
Creates and updates spreadsheets for information maintenance in the area of Operational Results Accountability. In conjunction with the Director of Field Services and Direct Services Manager, generates Results Accountability Reports and analyzes for continuous improvement of NKF operations.
Gathers information on needs and resources in the area being served.
Acts as relief and back-up receptionist on a rotating basis with other Coordinators or as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Six months employment with NKF and within current position.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer at least 3 years administrative support experience or a
four year college degree.
Fluent in computer-based office software including: Windows, Corel Office, MS Office, PowerPoint, Desktop
Publishing and spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent telephone etiquette.
Ability to function both independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and volunteers.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, to set priorities and meet established timeframes.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title: Professional Membership Manager

Location: New York, New York

General Summary

Under the direction of the Professional Membership Director, this position manages activities for physician members, national organization of three professional councils and their local affiliates as it relates to the creation of professional development tools, educational meetings, local an national membership activities and member benefits.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Work with Professional Membership Director to identify and connect with other renal and health organizations to increase membership and enhance member benefits.
Supports Council Executive Committees on council programs, meeting activities, preparation of meeting materials, including correspondence, conference call set-up, and travel and hotel accommodations as needed.
Manages Nephrology Fellows and allied health educational stipend process including electronic and hard copy submissions, data collection and payment, distribution to review committees, and notification of acceptance/denial.
Manage the publication of Renalink, the quarterly council magazine including maintaining and updating content charts.
Gathers and proofreads content for a professional council quarterly E-newsletter.
Develops and coordinates the preparation and printing of promotional materials for physicians and allied health program for the NKF-Spring Clinical Meetings including networking receptions, luncheons, and fellows’ breakfast
Proofreads physician and allied health meeting materials developed by Publications Division including membership brochures, flyers, marketing posters, general announcement flyers, meeting signage, council exhibit artwork and materials, etc.
Plans and executes allied health and physician membership drives and promotes new and existing program initiatives and publications.
Updates content of physician and allied health Web pages.

Inter-departmental Responsibilities

Works with IT Department to maintain and update physician and allied health web pages, web- based programs and internet activities.
Works with membership services to maintain and update allied health membership and physician Listserv’s, letterheads, rosters and membership materials including welcome and renewal letters.
Works with Professional Education division with preparation for the Clinical Meetings as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum six months employment with NKF and within current position.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Minimum 1-2 years previous project management experience.
Knowledge and exposure to marketing principals and concepts.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with medical professionals.
Ability to travel 3-5 times per year.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with minimum supervision, set priorities and pay attention to details.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, especially executive level volunteers.
Computer literate in Word Perfect, Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, database and PowerPoint is preferred.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title: Division President

Location: Austin, Texas

General Summary

The primary function of the Division President is to serve as the chief staff officer of the Division, provide professional management of all aspects of the Division’s operations. The Division President will, by leadership example and through policy implementation, carry out the mission of the National Kidney Foundation by successfully implementing programs and raising funds in the Division.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The Division President performs executive management functions including but not limited to the following:

Fund Raising

Has ultimate responsibility for raising income to meet budgeted goals
Motivates, supervises, and provides support to Development Staff and board members to engage community, corporate, and society leaders to assist in fund raising and board development.
Implements NKF signature fund raising programs, major and planned gifts, and annual giving.
Personally solicits major gifts and high-level committee chairs when appropriate.

Corporate Management:

Serves as chief staff officer, ensuring that the Division complies with all policies and legal requirements of the NKF.
Provides motivation, support and information to engage and enable the Division and Regional volunteer Boards to participate in fund-raising and resource development to support the organization’s mission.
Works with the local group to receive input on local programming.
Serves as staff support to the local trustees and ensures appropriate staff support to local fund raising and program volunteer groups.

Personnel Management:

Is responsible for the employment and termination of staff, ensuring the administration of NKF personnel policies, and organization of the staff to carry out the program of services of the Division.
Works with NKF Human Resource Department to ensure that the appropriate personnel legal requirements are met.
Plans and assists staff to develop work plans, and supervises performance of staff members providing evaluations and feedback according to Division policies.

Program Planning:

Gives leadership to planning processes through which a comprehensive program of NKF services is developed and implemented.
With local volunteer committees, ensures that volunteer responsibility is designated to forward the Affiliate’s programs.
Supervises staff to ensure the implementation of programs in the areas of public education, professional education, research, patient services and community services.

Financial Management:

Responsible for the fiscal management of the Division, assuring the future of the organization by initiating and implementing long and short range fund-raising programs.
Sets yearly budget, with Vice President for Field Services and input from local Board. Works with closely with NKF Finance Department to monitor progress towards goals to see that the Affiliate is adequately financed for its current operating needs and long term goals, realizing maximum value from its resources, and safeguarded by appropriate internal financial controls.
Ensures that all local financial reporting and records are processed and maintained in a timely and legal manner and in accordance with all NKF accounting procedures.
Ensures the timely submission, to NKF Finance Department, of all requested reports.

Community Relations:

Assures that the Division has a significant role in the community and is known as a valued health agency serving the public and patients with kidney and urinary tract diseases.
Maintains liaison with appropriate community and governmental groups, giving leadership to community efforts consistent with the National Kidney Foundation’s mission and serving as a resource on the special needs of kidney patients.
Oversees and implements plans for interpretation of the National Kidney Foundation in community groups, through the media and by production and distribution of Affiliate materials.
Maintains liaison with groups and individuals who can serve as advisors, steering committee members, volunteers, and potential Board members so that the Division maintains its strong local voice.
Keeps the National Kidney Foundation informed of Division operations by liaison with Vice President for Field Services.
Performs other duties as assigned and necessary to the development of the Division.

Organizational Relationships:

The Division President is accountable to the Vice President for Field Services, and works closely with the Division Board . The Division President supervises all employed staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in public or business administration, social sciences or education.
Minimum 5-10 years demonstrated progressively responsible management experience in not-for-profit voluntary health agency.
Prior experience in personnel management, finance, program development and budget management.
Successful record in fund-raising and executing programs.
Prior experience working with board members and volunteer groups.
Proven leadership ability, sensitivity to the needs of constituents and superior communication skills are essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literate on Word, Word Perfect.
Flexible for overnight business travel which may include weekends.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056

Job Title: Web Editorial Manager

Location: New York, New York

General Summary

The Web Editor is responsible for writing and editing articles and other materials for NKF websites and for maximizing the usability and impact of the websites to further the mission of the NKF. The Editor also participates in a variety of electronic and print external communications efforts to constituents and prospects related to building traffic and generating sales through the web.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Writes, rewrites, edits and repositions current web content and new content submitted by NKF units and departments for posting on the web.
Ensures clarity, cohesiveness, consistency and synergy in the messages and information on all sections of all NKF websites.
Updates web content on an on-going basis.
Participates in the development and design of new web sections or websites.
Prepares marketing and promotion related copy for NKF websites as well as e-mail and print materials designed to drive readers to the web.
Liaisons with local offices to update their websites and improve their effectiveness.
Performs other responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum six months employment with NKF and within current position.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum three (3) years experience as a web editor or web writer, with marketing and/or advertising experience preferred.
Must be comfortable and conversant with the Internet and related technologies.
Must be resourceful, enterprising, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to work well in both formal and in formal teams and remotely located colleagues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures.
Available for occasional travel and late night or weekend work.
Performs additional duties, as required.

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 779-8056