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 a part-time, grant-funded Project Coordinator opportunity based in Connecticut.  The primary focus for this position is administrative project support, reporting to the VP, Community Impact. 

This is a grant-funded, temporary, part-time position (approximately 15 hours per week) and will go through the duration of the grant funding, ending December 2027. This part-time position will not be eligible for benefits or paid time off.  

This position will be home-office based in Connecticut. 

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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The main responsibilities of this position include: 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project-related activities and expenditures.
  
  
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting meeting minutes.
  
  
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates and address any issues or concerns.

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

• Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• At least three years of experience in administrative work, project coordination, and/or event management systems with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must have intermediate skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.  Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
• Ability to objectively evaluate, make effective decisions, and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of American Heart Association staff, volunteers, and the public. This includes the ability and willingness to build and cultivate relationships within and outside the American Heart Association.
• Ability to be respectful, self-motivated, resourceful, considerate, and thoughtful.
• Willingness to work in an atmosphere requiring flexibility and change. Validated ability to respond quickly to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, strategies, and other processes at work.
• Knowledge of and skill in report preparation, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Must pass a background check and must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications, not required to qualify:

• Nonprofit experience.
• Design skills, preferably in Canva or similar.
• Knowledge of email marketing basics.
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.

The expected pay range is $21.90 to $28.00/hour. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. 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. 
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• 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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