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.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Project Coordinator to support our Hospital Quality and American Stroke Association teams. This position can be home-based, and Nevada is the preferred location. 

This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 6/30/2027, with the possibility of extension.

The Project Coordinator will support the administration and coordination of grant-funded rural cardiovascular projects. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth project operations by managing logistics, facilitating communications, and maintaining timely progress on deliverables. The Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to advance program goals and outcomes.

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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Provide Meeting & Project Support
Schedule, prepare, and coordinate follow-up for grant-funded project meetings, including internal team meetings, stakeholder check-ins, and external partner sessions.

Coordinate Translations, Events & Logistics
Organize planning and logistics for continuing education workshops, trainings, and conferences.

Manage Communication & Timelines
Maintain clear and consistent communication with internal staff and external partners to ensure deliverables are completed on time and project deadlines are met.

Perform Administrative & Financial Support
Maintain accurate project documentation, process outreach and agreements, and assist with monitoring and tracking project budgets to support client and vendor onboarding.

Collaborate Across Teams
Work closely with program consultants, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align priorities and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
• Administrative support and/or project management experience is required.
• Strong ability to communicate, build relationships, gain trust, and work effectively with and through volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate proactively and effectively across multiple audiences.
• Strong organizational and process management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and general computer applications.
• Knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as an effective team player.
• Familiarity with nonprofit operations, resources, and functions is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 5%, and overnight stay

The expected pay range will be $45,000 to $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 through annual salary planning 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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