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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Director, School Engagement based in Oakland, California. This is a remote, field-based position with the location central to the territory being managed which includes San Mateo County, Santa Clara County or Alameda County. Extensive travel may be involved to provide communities with optimal service.

Combine your love for fundraising and sales with your passion for kids' health! The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge is all about equipping kids with ways to keep their hearts and brains healthy and raising funds for the health of all hearts. Meet one of our heart heroes here and learn more!

As the Development Director, you will advance our lifesaving mission through engaging primarily K-12th grade students across schools and districts with Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. This is a fast-paced fundraising/sales position where you will get to work with hundreds of schools to personalize and bring to life plans to help get kids moving, learning and helping!

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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This position is directly responsible for meeting an overall fundraising goal (participant income and corporate sponsorship) through exceptional volunteer recruitment and engagement, customer service and account management - all while motivating kids to take their health to heart.

• Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in life-saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities and student assemblies (in-person and digital experiences).
• Develop and cultivate relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers, principals and district superintendents.
• Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators. This includes detailed planning and kick-off meetings to set schools up for success.
• High volume account management that regularly involves working with 5-10 schools each day - in-person where possible or online/by phone.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting and/or moving.

• 3 years of relevant experience 
• Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the American Heart Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
• Highly effective marketing, organization, multi-tasking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "we can do this" environment.
• This position requires keeping account information up to date on an ongoing basis with our customer relationship management databases.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to manage and report on data using CRMs is needed.
• This is a field-based position that requires extensive local travel across the Bay Area. Access to reliable transportation and ability to maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance are needed as is the ability to work productively from home and the field. 

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish results through strong volunteer recruitment and management.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
• Knowledge of American Heart Association's mission and programs.

Expected pay range will be $61,930 - $78,000. This position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. 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, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

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