Career Opportunities

Come work with us! NKF is always looking for bright, motivated individuals interested in furthering our mission. Positions are available across the U.S.

The following career opportunities are currently available:


Job Title: Regional Project Manager

Location: WV

General Summary

The goal of this position is the successful development of community relations, fund raising and visibility of the National Kidney Foundation.

The Regional Project Manager (RPM) is responsible for working closely with the community – including the general public, businesses, corporations, renal professionals, area health care delivery organizations and providers, and renal and transplant patient populations – to accomplish the annual goals and objectives of the NKF Serving West Virginia to increase public awareness and revenue through development and implementation of fund raising and program activities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Works with the Regional Vice President and Program Director to implement the annual plan of the NKF in the designated area.
  2. Identifies, recruits, manages, cultivates, and stewards individuals, groups and organizations to expand volunteer, prospect and donor pools within assigned territory for the purpose of developing program and fund raising activities designed to heighten public awareness and build ongoing support for the mission and vision of the NKF.
  3. Coordinates the development of educational opportunities for individuals, groups and organizations for the purpose of educating the public in the assigned area to the many facets of kidney disease, organ donor awareness, and the work of the NKF.
  4. Establishes contact and develops a working relationship with kidney patients and their families, health care professionals and the public to promote the presence of the Foundation in the communities it serves.
  5. Establishes and maintains contact with all media and local organizations to promote the purpose of the NKF, including, but not limited to, educating the community about kidney disease and organ donation and enlisting support for the services provided.
  6. Coordinates fund raising, professional education and community outreach programs, including, but not limited to, Kidney Walks and Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) screenings.
  7. Develops and implements fund raising projects as determined by a local advisory board and the Regional Vice President.
  8. Holds as confidential all patient and/or donor information, lists, records and documents.
  9. Maintains organized files of all program, volunteer and fund raising activities and projects.
  10. Coordinates committee meetings, agendas, attendance records and meeting minutes related to all assigned program and fund raising activities and projects.
  11. Prepares timelines and budgets for all special events and programming initiatives within assigned area.
  12. Conducts assigned events/projects consistent with established level of NKF quality that achieve or exceed budgeted gross and net income and maintain or decrease budgeted expenses.
  13. Submits and manages assigned segment of the annual budget.
  14. Performs other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  1. Ability to set goals and objectives and to create and implement appropriate processes for their achievement, with a particular emphasis on the coordination of multiple and diverse activities.
  2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing at a superior level both within and outside of the organization.
  3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, funders, oversight agencies, other health care agencies, government officials, community leaders, and the general public.
  4. Ability to initiate planning and organizing activities, which reflect appropriate analysis and problem-solving techniques and result in responsible decision-making based on pertinent facts and cause and effect relationships.
  5. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  6. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and function independently as well as a team member.
  7. Ability to organize work and set priorities.
  8. Ability to maintain a courteous and efficient manner at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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Job Title: Regional Project Director

Location: Hampton Roads, VA

General Summary

This position is responsible for the overall market growth and development through the implementation of the National Kidney Foundation's fundraising events, medical symposiums and patient programs throughout Hampton Roads. Responsibilities include managing multiple or complex projects and programs including strategic planning, budgeting and exhibiting strong fiscal responsibility.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Special Events Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC

General Summary

The Special Events Manager is directly responsible for executing the Charlotte Kidney Walk and initiates other events to secure support from individuals, clubs and organizations, and corporations.

The Special Events Manager works closely with the Division Director of Development and Marketing to achieve the income necessary to attain the Region's mission.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

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

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Job Title: Division President

Location: Altanta, GA

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 and Responsibilities

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

Fund Raising

Corporate Management:

Personnel Management:

Program Planning:

Financial Management:

Community Relations:

Organizational Relationships:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax (212) 686-8916

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Job Title: Accounting Director

Location: New York, NY

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Qualifications/Requirements

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Division Director of Development

Location: Washington, DC

General Summary

The Division Director of Development is responsible for researching, planning and coordinating a comprehensive program designed to meet the NKF/NCA's current funding needs and to establish a base for future growth. The position, using assigned staff, provides support to fund raising committees and initiates contacts with appropriate community groups. The Division Director of Development is also responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the plan, setting and meeting budget goals and departmental organization. This individual is accountable for the supervision, selection, motivation and success of the development department.

Minimum Qualifications:

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Richmond, VA

General Summary

Provides overall administrative support to all Regional staff. Serves as primary liaison to the National offices for database, mailings, accounting and other procedures as required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Special Events Manager: Part-Time Temporary

Location: Portland, OR

General Summary

The Special Events Manager is responsible for executing the Spring 2010 Walk in Portland, Oregon. The Special Events Manager will be responsible for securing support from individuals, clubs and organizations, and corporations to secure the success of all fund-raising events.

The Special Events Manager works closely with the Division President and the National Walk Director to achieve the income necessary to attain the Division's mission. This relationship should be characterized by effective communications, a positive attitude toward the growth of the Foundation and the achievement of its mission, through mutual understanding of the goals and development objectives of the National Organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional

This is a contracted part time position, of twenty hours per week.
Duration: Estimate - Twenty Weeks

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Location: New York, NY

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Division President

Location:Sherman Oaks, CA

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 and Responsibilities

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

Fund Raising:

Corporate Management:

Personnel Management:

Program Planning:

Financial Management:

Community Relations:

Organizational Relationships:

Minimum Qualifications:

(Internal Applicants: Must be employed with NKF in the same position for six month minimum).
Send resumes to nkfemployment@kidney.org

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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: New York, NY

General Summary

The Chief Operating Officer (COO), a member of the senior management team, is responsible for managing the National Kidney Foundation's business operations, providing strategic direction to staff and evaluating organizational outcomes. The Chief Operating Officer must be extremely knowledgeable about the internal environment of the National Kidney Foundation, its Affiliates, Divisions and its constituents in order to maximize the effectiveness of operations to pursue the mission and objectives common to all segments of the Foundation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Send resumes to: NKFjobs@kidney.org or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Regional Vice President

Location: Louisville, KY

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-raising events unique to the local community.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Fund raising

Finance and Budget

Programs

Strategic Planning

Additional Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Community Development Director

Location: Nashville, TN

General Summary

Drives fund raising initiatives and directs the planning logistics for the special events, programs and services offered by the NKF and serves as the local staff representative for the NKF in the area.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Community Development Director

Location:Austin or San Antonio, TX

General Summary

Drives fund raising initiatives and directs the planning logistics for the special events, programs and services offered by the NKF and serves as the local staff representative for the NKF in the area.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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Job Title: Database Administrator

Location:New York, NY

General Summary

The Database Administrator is responsible for supporting all aspects of the iMIS database for the successful operations of the Foundation.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Community Development Director

Location:Raleigh, NC

General Summary

The Community Development Director is directly responsible for executing the Triangle Kidney Walk and initiates other events to secure support from individuals, clubs and organizations, and corporations.

The Community Development Director works closely with the Division Director of Development and Marketing to achieve the income necessary to attain the Region's mission.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Cash Receipts Manager

Location:New York, NY

General Summary

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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Job Title: Field Services Senior Accounting Manager

Location:New York, NY

General Summary

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

On a monthly basis, responsible for the following:

Affiliate Financial Database

Reporting

Annual Affiliate Budgets

Annual Affiliate Audit

Other General Duties

Minimum Qualifications

E-mail resume and cover letter to the Recruiting Director or fax 212-686-8916

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