Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

We are bringing our mission to life across Southern Nevada. Come join our team!  Leading the Las Vegas division of the Western States region, the Executive Director advances the mission of the American Heart Association through exceptional volunteer leadership, donor cultivation and staff engagement in achieving our health impact and revenue goals.

Primary responsibilities include identifying, recruiting and engaging strong volunteer leadership; leading a partner-focused, results-oriented staff team and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to inspire shared ownership of our lifesaving work. The annual revenue goal for the division is $1 million+ net to be achieved through balanced campaign growth including special events, corporate sponsorship and individual giving.

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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• Recruit, engage and develop leadership volunteers including the Division Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Teams, sponsoring organizations, and funders.
• Build, coach and engage an agile staff team that optimally represents the organization as one in achieving shared goals.
• Through exceptional volunteer leadership engagement and directly prospecting, securing and cultivating key relationships, drive maximum health and revenue impact including corporate sponsorship, individual giving, and strategic business planning.
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance for the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising campaigns, community impact and communications and marketing.
• Ensure collaboration with operations including CRM systems, division finances, facilities, and data management.
• Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of field operations, core programs, and strategic plans.

• 5 years minimum of prior relevant experience and at least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience recruiting, engaging and activating executive level corporate and medical volunteers
• Demonstrated track record in building effective teams of staff and volunteers
• Demonstrated track record in setting and achieving bold goals on a sustained basis
• Ability to influence others to action through creating a shared vision and sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Ability to credibly establish and execute a strategic plan across functional areas and disciplines in a complex and highly dynamic environment, effectively translating strategies to measurable goals and plans
• Ability to regularly travel within the market; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

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

• Related experience with the American Heart Association or another national voluntary health organization.
• Knowledge of American Heart Association's mission and programs.

Expected pay range will be $112,000 to $122,000 annually. 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; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets. 
  
  
• 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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