Careers

If you are interested in one of the career or internship opportunities described below, please follow the application instructions for the posting or contact us at inquiries@cecafoundation.org.

Current Open Positions

Senior Sales Lead, Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Sector

Location: Remote (US-based)

Type: Contractor with Part-Time to Full-Time hours and occasional travel

Compensation: Up to $6,000/month base + 10% commission on new business acquired, commensurate with hours and experience

 

Make a Legacy-Level Impact in the Senior Care Industry

Are you a seasoned sales professional with a passion for the post-acute or long-term care space and a proven track record of success? Do you believe in the power of recognition to transform workplace culture and improve care quality? Join Ceca Foundation, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating care workers and enriching the culture of care across Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and other care centers.

Ceca Background

Ceca is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization with a nationally awarded Caregiver Recognition Program designed specifically for care communities. Our employee recognition platform and full-service program offering uplifts individual team members, builds morale, fosters teamwork, and helps our partner communities strengthen employee retention and engagement—all while building a culture of gratitude that reinforces their mission and values.

We partner with care providers who are looking to drive measurable improvements in employee satisfaction, resident experience and care outcomes. Our proven track record makes us a valued and highly respected partner in the industry.

Position Description

We’re seeking an energized and motivated salesperson to join our growing team and lead external sales efforts focused on multi-location skilled nursing and senior living providers. This individual will own the business development lifecycle—from lead generation to closing—and be a key ambassador of our mission.

You’ll work closely with Ceca’s existing network of strategic and distribution partners in building relationships and engaging C-suite and executive leadership across the country.

This position reports to Ceca’s COO but will collaborate with both the CEO and Director of Partner Development.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead generation by identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with executives (CEO, COO, CNO, HR leaders, etc.) across SNFs, ALs, and CCRCs
  • Lead cultivation through consultative sales conversations focused on culture, recognition, and staff retention
  • Drive revenue growth through both new business and expansion opportunities
  • Help guide Ceca’s overall sales and marketing strategy, including collaborative activities such as budgeting, projections and presentations to the Board of Directors
  • Collaborate with our internal team to tailor proposals that align with client mission and goals
  • Leverage your own existing contacts and network, in addition to building out new contacts and relationships, to drive meetings and proposals

Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum of 2+ years of proven sales success in B2B sales or business development, ideally in an offering for the senior living or healthcare space
  • Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to open doors and close deals
  • Ability to travel on occasion inside of the US to conferences or to advance business conversations, as deemed appropriate
  • Extensive rolodex of executive-level contacts in multi-site senior care networks
  • Passionate about improving the lives of caregivers and the people they serve

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary up to $6,000/month + 10% commission of new business acquired, commensurate with hours worked and experience level
  • A flexible and supportive remote work environment
  • A chance to shape the growth of a nationally recognized recognition platform
  • The opportunity to be part of something meaningful, with measurable social impact

To Apply

Email your resume and a short cover letter to marketing@cecafoundation.org  with the subject line: “Senior Sales Lead Application – [Your Name]”

 

Marketing and Sales Intern

REPORTS TO:   COO and Director of Partnership Development

ABOUT THIS POSITION:     Ceca is looking for an enthusiastic intern who is passionate about marketing and sales efforts and desires to make a difference in a nonprofit that delivers on its mission in the healthcare space. The Marketing and Sales Intern will assist in research, growing relationships and executing a marketing plan to help propel a national nonprofit in achieving its strategic growth goals through a variety of partnership development and marketing activities that build brand awareness and generate a portfolio of clients in the healthcare field.

Ceca Foundation’s mission is to improve the human experience in healthcare communities by honoring the work of exceptional caregivers. By recognizing and rewarding the work of extraordinary caregivers, we are able to help improve experiences for patients, residents, and families.

The Ceca Award caregiver recognition program serves as a network for healthcare communities to demonstrate their commitment to core caregiving values, while ensuring staff are engaged and feel appreciated. Empathy, Humor, Integrity, Professionalism and Teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re in search of candidates who feel the same way!

We’re interested in candidates with experience one or more of the following areas:

  • Marketing and Communications
  • Sales or Partnership/Client Development
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Social Media
  • Graphic Design
  • Website Development
  • General Healthcare and/or Geriatrics or Senior Services

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

  • Assist the Director of Partnership Development with online research, script building, outreach efforts, lead list building, SF data entry, and meeting planning
  • Assist the Ceca team with implementing the strategic sales and marketing plan through lead cultivation, CRM management, and partnership progression
  • Assist COO, who oversees all marketing functions of the organization, with the creation and dissemination of digital communications and marketing collateral, including but not limited to network newsletters, social media content, website content, product pamphlets, program flyers, donor appeals and more, in a timely and efficient manner consistent with branding standards
  • Assist with special projects or initiatives that directly relate to marketing and sales efforts, such as branding refresh, product enhancements, national storytelling campaign, corporate sponsorships, and more
  • Influence overall organizational marketing and sales efforts and strategize bi-weekly with Director of Partnership Development and COO
  • Assist with other tasks that fit within a learning plan, as agreed upon with supervisor

ABOUT CECA FOUNDATION:

Ceca Foundation (derived from “Celebrating caregivers” and pronounced see´-ka) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Washington, DC, which partners with healthcare communities across the country to recognize their exceptional caregivers. Founded by Matthew and Rosemary Lawlor in 2013, Ceca’s mission is to improve the care experience by publicly recognizing caregivers through its innovative technology platforms, support services, and monetary awards—totaling more than $500,000 award dollars presented and 50,000 acts of care recognized to-date. For more information, watch a brief introductory video and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

DURATION:   Fall through Winter of 2024; exact dates depend on candidate’s semester schedule

HOURS:   Avg. of 10 to 15 hours per week; flexible between Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

COMPENSATION:   No financial compensation; can be used for college credit if approved by candidate’s institution

LOCATION:     This opportunity is designed to be completed remotely with regular check-ins via a video meeting tool like Microsoft Teams and Zoom

REQUIREMENTS:     The candidate needs to have consistent access to a laptop or desktop computer and stable internet connection and have a license to basic Microsoft products like Word and Excel; all other programs and software licenses will be supplied by Ceca

TO APPLY:   Please send resumes and cover letters to mherman@CecaFoundation.org