Application Guide

How to Apply for Education Program Manager

at Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association

🏢 About Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association

The Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (SRNA) is a unique nonprofit dedicated exclusively to supporting individuals with rare neuroimmune disorders like ADEM, AFM, and NMOSD. Working here means directly impacting patients and families navigating complex conditions, with a mission-driven focus on improving quality of life through education and support. The remote nature allows for flexibility while contributing to a specialized medical community.

About This Role

As Education Program Manager, you'll lead the creation and maintenance of all educational resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. This role involves translating complex scientific information into accessible formats like guides, webinars, and research summaries. Your work directly empowers the rare neuroimmune community with accurate, timely information to navigate their health journeys.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing recent research publications on neuroimmune disorders, drafting a patient-friendly summary of new findings, collaborating with the communications team on social media content for an upcoming webinar, and updating disease education materials based on clinical guideline changes. You'll balance content creation with strategic planning for educational resource development.

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🎯 Who Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years in health/patient education or scientific communications, preferably in nonprofit or healthcare settings
  • Holds a bachelor's degree in public health, neuroscience, immunology or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Demonstrates proven ability to translate complex medical/scientific concepts into plain language for diverse audiences
  • Possesses excellent writing and editing skills with experience creating multiple content formats (guides, blogs, scripts)

📝 Tips for Applying to Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association

1

Include specific examples in your resume of translating complex medical information for patient/caregiver audiences

2

Demonstrate familiarity with rare neuroimmune disorders by mentioning ADEM, AFM, MOGAD, NMOSD, or transverse myelitis in your materials

3

Showcase experience with multiple content formats (written guides, webinar scripts, video content) rather than just one medium

4

Highlight any nonprofit or patient advocacy experience, even if volunteer-based

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Provide writing samples that show your ability to simplify scientific concepts without losing accuracy

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience translating complex medical/scientific information for non-expert audiences', "Examples of educational content you've developed across different formats (guides, webinars, research summaries)", "Why you're passionate about rare disease education and SRNA's specific mission", 'How you stay current with emerging research and clinical developments in medical fields']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore SRNA's existing educational resources on their website to understand their current content approach
  • → Review their blog, webinars, and patient guides to identify potential gaps or improvement opportunities
  • → Learn about the specific disorders SRNA focuses on (ADEM, AFM, MOGAD, NMOSD, optic neuritis, transverse myelitis)
  • → Understand SRNA's community engagement through their social media channels and member resources
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would translate a recent research paper on NMOSD into a patient-friendly summary
2 How would you prioritize updating educational materials when new clinical guidelines emerge?
3 Describe your experience collaborating with communications teams to distribute educational content
4 How do you ensure educational materials are accessible to diverse audiences (patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals)?
5 What strategies would you use to monitor emerging research in rare neuroimmune disorders?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using overly technical language in application materials without demonstrating ability to simplify concepts
  • Failing to show specific examples of educational content development for patient/caregiver audiences
  • Not demonstrating awareness of rare disease challenges or SRNA's specific focus disorders

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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