Position: Full Time Development Specialist
Location: Remote
Do you have a passion for cultivating relationships and supporting those affected by PWS?
Here is your opportunity! PWSA | USA is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our growing development team! As the Development Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in special projects, grassroots support, and donor engagement. Ready to spearhead strategies and tactics to welcome new donors? Exciting opportunities await, including managing the organization’s Just Giving Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform and creating custom forms for DIY events. In addition, you will manage small project grants, online auctions, solicitation campaigns, recurring donation initiatives and cause marketing/merchandising. Take the next step in your career and contribute to our impactful initiatives. Click below for more details!
To apply, email your resume to mmcdonald@pwsausa.org by February 12th.
Position: Director of Accounting (30 hours per week)
Location: Remote
We’re currently seeking a qualified professional to join our team as the Director of Accounting.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the operation and management of the accounting information and control department. Key responsibilities include reviewing and scrutinizing financial information, ensuring adherence to set deadlines, assisting with annual program budgets, assessing organizational progress against the budget, and managing monthly and annual close processes on an accrual basis. If you have a strong background in accounting and are meticulous in adhering to guidelines and procedures, we invite you to explore this opportunity further. Click below for more details!
To apply, email your resume to sward@pwsausa.org by February 21st.
Why work for PWSA | USA?
At PWSA | USA, our work is driven by a commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by Prader-Willi syndrome. We are a tight-knit team of professionals who share a common goal: to empower and support those facing the challenges of this rare genetic disorder.
Working with us means more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate community that makes a real difference. As an organization, we value creativity, collaboration, and a passion for creating positive change.
What sets PWSA | USA apart is our inclusive and supportive work environment. We foster a culture where your contributions are recognized, and your ideas are valued. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a collective effort to transform challenges into opportunities and create a better future for those we serve.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to explore the current job opportunities by clicking the button below. Your skills and passion could be the missing piece to further strengthen our mission.
Jennifer Bolander has been serving as a Special Education Specialist for PWSA (USA) since October of 2015. She is a graduate of John Carroll University and lives in Ohio with her husband Brad and daughters Kate (17), and Sophia (13) who was born with PWS.
Perry A. Zirkel has written more than 1,500 publications on various aspects of school law, with an emphasis on legal issues in special education. He writes a regular column for NAESP’s Principal magazine and NASP’s Communiqué newsletter, and he did so previously for Phi Delta Kappan and Teaching Exceptional Children.
Evan has worked with the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) since 2007 primarily as a Crisis Intervention and Family Support Counselor. Evans works with parents and schools to foster strong collaborative relationships and appropriate educational environments for students with PWS.
Dr. Amy McTighe is the PWS Program Manager and Inpatient Teacher at the Center for Prader-Willi Syndrome at the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Duquesne University receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education with a focus on elementary education, special education, and language arts.
Staci Zimmerman works for Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) consultant. Staci collaborates with the PWS multi-disciplinary clinic at the Children’s Hospital in Denver supporting families and school districts around the United States with their child’s Individual Educational Plan.
Founded in 2001, SDLC is a non-profit legal services organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the legal rights of people with disabilities throughout the South. It partners with the Southern Poverty Law Center, Protection and Advocacy (P&A) programs, Legal Services Corporations (LSC) and disability organizations on major, systemic disability rights issues involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the federal Medicaid Act. Recently in November 2014, Jim retired.