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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Marketing Communications Project Coordinator based out of our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. This position can be remote/home-based but must reside near a major airport.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Health Promotions, the Marketing Communications Project Coordinator is an experienced operations/project coordinator who provides administrative, operations, and project execution support to the 20+ members of the Health Promotions team. In addition, this position will manage special projects as they arise and include planning, organizing, and implementing organizational systems while impacting the achievement of department goals and objectives.

The Marketing Communications Project Coordinator will work with internal and external stakeholders, have the ability to make independent decisions on determining the methods and resources that are needed, handle and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information relative to business strategies or other matters.

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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• Perform administrative duties to assist VP, Health Promotions in all facets of overall responsibilities. Takes the lead on conducting research, independently preparing briefings, documents or other materials as needed by the VP.

• Process SOWs, contracts, invoices, etc. for Health Promotions team members and expense reports for team leaders. Assists with documentation and reporting on vendor agreements, contracts, budgets, and schedules. Tracks expenses and project budgets for multiple initiatives.

• Provide operational project management support for Health Promotions team in collaboration with Legal, Communications, and other internal Association departments to oversee contracts, coordinate schedules, and communicate relationship requirements.

• Research, compile and distribute updates and reports with scheduled frequency.

• Coordinate logistics for special events and meetings of and for Health Promotions team.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of the following experience (5 years preferred): 
  • Administrative assistant experience assisting team leader and/or multiple team members
  • Project management (planning, organizing, evaluating and modifying) experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Two (2) years of experience managing expenses and budgets for multiple initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct research, compile reports, develop agendas, letters, memos, and other documents using various software tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and exercise independent and sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with AI applications.
• Prior experience in non-profit and/or healthcare organizations.
• Prior experience in similar role for Marketing and/or Communications

The expected pay range will be $50,000 - $55,000. 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;  eligibility for an incentive program is 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 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

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.

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