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Epilepsy Foundation San Diego County · San Diego, California
WHAT WE DO
Our Mission:
Improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.
Our Vision:
An informed community in which people with epilepsy and seizure disorders enjoy respect, dignity, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential, free from stigma and bias.
Increase public awareness through seizure first aid training and community education.
Connection:
Bring people and families together through programs, support groups, camps, and events.
Advocacy:
Promote understanding, equal opportunity, and access to resources for people affected by epilepsy.
Founded in 1954, the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County provides free programs and services to people living with epilepsy, their families, caregivers, and the broader community. Its offerings include epilepsy education, seizure first aid training, support groups, family activities, scholarships, advocacy, and community events. The Foundation serves people throughout San Diego County, helping reduce stigma and build meaningful connections.
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to serving people and families affected by epilepsy.
An approachable leadership style that encourages initiative, open communication, and new ideas.
Engaged Board and Professional Advisory Board members who contribute expertise and support.
A client-centered environment that values compassion, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary: $90,000–$115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role with an office located at 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92106. Typically onsite Tuesday–Thursday, with remote flexibility Monday and Friday; occasional evenings and weekends for programs and events.
POSITION SUMMARY
Strengthen the quality, consistency, and reach of existing programs and client services.
Lead and develop the Programs and Services team while building trusted countywide partnerships.
Measure impact, support organizational development, and help shape longer-term innovation and growth.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the portfolio of programs and client services. Set annual priorities, initially strengthening quality, consistency, access, and participation and, over time, developing innovative responses to emerging needs.
Manage, supervise, coach, and support all programs and client services staff, consultants, and interns. Set expectations, delegate effectively, evaluate performance, and build an accountable team.
Ensure compassionate, responsive information, resources, navigation, referrals, advocacy, and follow-up for individuals and families. Support specialized staff without personally providing clinical or social work services.
Oversee signature connection and family programs, including
Creativity & Connection
, children’s and family camps, support groups, wellness activities, and other gatherings, ensuring quality, access, and strong participant experiences.
Guide the Foundation’s education and awareness portfolio, including seizure first aid training, epilepsy education conferences, workshops, and webinars. Engage the Professional Advisory Board and other experts as appropriate.
Provide program leadership for
Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk
and support the
Gingerbread City Gala
through participant stories and mission-focused content.
Oversee the college scholarship program and other initiatives, including the Parent Advisory Committee, Teens Speak Up, the Public Policy Institute, and emerging youth engagement efforts.
Build relationships with healthcare providers, schools, employers, referral partners, volunteers, and community organizations. Expand access throughout San Diego County.
Use participant feedback, service data, and community input to assess needs, improve quality, identify gaps, and measure effectiveness and impact.
Maintain accurate records in case and donor management databases, monitor participation and outcomes, and prepare reports for leadership, the Board, grantors, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Director of Operations on budgets, contracts, purchasing, systems, records, facilities, event logistics, and financial tracking.
Partner with the President & CEO and development team on grants, program budgets, donor engagement, site visits, impact reporting, and participant stories.
Ensure welcoming, culturally responsive, and accessible programs, services, and outreach. Support bilingual delivery and reduce language, geographic, and other barriers.
Collaborate across the organization on communications, outreach, events, volunteer engagement, and shared priorities. Represent the Foundation credibly and participate directly when needed.
BACKGROUND PROFILE
Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and to serving people and families with empathy, respect, and cultural awareness.
Required: demonstrated leadership, including success leading programs or services, setting priorities, managing change, and delivering results.
Experience supervising and developing staff and overseeing consultants, interns, volunteers, or cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational, operational, and project management skills; able to balance strategy, service quality, budgets, deadlines, and execution.
A creative, collaborative, hands-on leader who is comfortable working independently and partnering with the President & CEO and staff.
Excellent communication, facilitation, public speaking, and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences.
Ability to translate community needs into accessible services and use data, feedback, and outcomes to improve and communicate impact.
Appreciation for client-centered service and the role of social services; direct clinical or social work experience and an MSW are not required. Bilingual skills and relevant experience are valued.
Details
| Company | Epilepsy Foundation San Diego County |
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Professional services managers not elsewhere classified |