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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Community Health Lead - CKMH with our National Center.  The location of the selected candidate is flexible and remote.

 This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity, current funding is through July 2028.

The National Community Health Lead for CKMH will be responsible for supporting the local execution of the CKMH initiative’s community strategies. This person will work collaboratively with the CKMH team, local markets, and others on the national Community Impact team to drive impact and ensure the goals of the CKMH initiative are met. The Community Health team for CKMH is responsible for engaging and supporting community organizations in CKMH markets and collaborating with clinical sites to promote clinical-community care coordination and address social needs.

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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• Works with the CKMH team to support the development and execution of strategies to achieve goals of the initiative and the organization broadly. Communicates progress to broader community health team and keeps regional and market leadership informed.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with community organizations and facilitates collaboration among community organizations and clinical sites.
• Collaborates with development colleagues to ensure funder deliverables are achieved and all reporting and accountability requirements are met.
• Collaborates with Association community team members and communicates regularly regarding the CKMH work in markets.
• Develops resources, leads or facilitates training, and provides technical assistance to support community organizations and volunteers and to support the achievement of CKMH goals.
• Participates in the National Community Health team and supports activities of the team to advance the mission of the Association.
  

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) years of the following experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in community policy, systems, or environmental change work focused on improving public health with a focus on reducing chronic disease.
  • Demonstrable consulting or advising experience, especially to colleagues over which there is no reporting relationship
  • Demonstrated ability to productively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment working towards common goals.
  • Advocating for strategies, projects and ideas to internal audiences and helping colleagues develop and achieve outcomes goals
  • Ability to strategically guide and put into practice nationally developed programs in a collaborative business environment
  • Cultivating and managing relationships with community Organizations
    
• Sub-grant and grantee management, and budget management

The expected pay range will be $90,000 to $110,000. 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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