Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.  Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator for our Public Health Operations.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity, current funding is through 12/23/2023.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing coordination and administrative support for assigned department or project. Responsible for preparing and distributing communications, scheduling, volunteer responsibilities and other organizing efforts based on project assignments. Also, responsible for operational budget and expense processing, record keeping or other administrative duties.

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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• Coordinate and monitor project timelines while effectively communicating project needs and related information as required.
• Communicate with client base to organize and manage assigned projects/events.  Recruit staff and/or volunteers for participation, coordinate with vendors, or perform on-site set-up and logistics coordination.
• Assists with marketing efforts which may include updating on-line content, distribution of marketing materials, or vendors/contractors/volunteer communication.
• Utilize vendor and/or American Heart Association systems (e.g. E1, COI, Seibel, Oasis, etc.) efficiently and competently to complete duties/projects.
• Evaluates and maintains information and accurate data for compliance requirements or internal reporting needs.  Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure documentation is accurate and meets expectations.
• Provides coworkers, volunteers, and vendors with excellent customer service responding to requests in a timely manner and adhering to deadlines as appropriate.

Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in project coordination
• Two (2) years of basic accounting process experience
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written and presentation communications
• Demonstrated customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in event or meeting planning
• Some college or BA in Communications, Business, Marketing or related area

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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