Development Director, School Engagement - American Heart Association

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The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Development Director, School Engagement in Central Florida. The director is responsible for implementing the organization's school-based educational Kid’s Heart Challenge^TM fundraising program throughout the assigned territory. The Youth Market Director works as the liaison with school-based coordinators (typically PE teachers/school principals/superintendents) to raise funds through our program for Central East Florida.

The ideal candidate will live in or near Polk County, FL

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• Selling our lifesaving mission to local schools through prospecting and securing school participation while providing tools and training to help schools establish and meet their fundraising goals.
• Presenting program information at school assembly events to teach students about the organization and the program.
• Achieving income and school recruitment goals through the management of existing customers and school accounts, and prospecting and cultivating new school accounts.
• Coordinating, planning, and implementing activities and resources necessary to achieve campaign goals and fundraising objectives in the assigned territory.
• Maintaining and tracking all related fundraising data.
• Recruiting volunteers to develop and manage school-wide events, while building new relationships and providing ongoing support to volunteers in each school.
• Approximately 70% of daily travel is expected throughout assigned geographical territory, with an occasional overnight stay; balance being home-office time.

This is a work-out-of-your-home position. 

In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Youth Market.

• At least one year of relevant experience preferred. College graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
• Excellent listening skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Knowledge of the school education system is a plus.
• Presentation skills for small and large groups, specifically school-aged audiences.
• Highly effective organizational skills, time management, responsibility, leadership, and motivation.
• Ability to plan and work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to set and exceed aggressive dollar goals using skills and abilities in customer relationship management.
• Ability to lift at least 20 libs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to master new online and technical programs, and tools quickly.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Approximately 70% of daily travel is expected throughout assigned geographical territory, with an occasional overnight stay; balance being home-office time.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
  
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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