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 (the "Association") is currently hiring a Temporary Development Coordinator located in New Jersey.  This is a home-based position. This is a short-term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position that will end on 10/16/2026.  This position is responsible for supporting the operations team's data management efforts. Duties include managing data across several event management systems related to leadership and donations, processing payments in the financial system, and collaborating with colleagues and departments on a variety of other important tasks that advance our mission.

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 Temporary Development Coordinator is a key element in supporting a cohesive, efficient, and productive workplace.

• Configuring custom event notifications for participants using the Givergy software platform for approximately 70 events. 
  
  
• Manage communication with event teams regarding website build ticket requests, monitor progress, and facilitate timely completion.
  
  
• Create and maintain detailed project tracking spreadsheets in Excel, capturing progress updates, key decisions, and follow-up actions.
  
  
• Code invoices with financial coding and enter them into the financial system Oracle Cloud for payment to be submitted to the vendor.

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. A college degree or some college is a plus.
• At least one year of experience in administrative work, project coordination, and/or event management systems with strong attention to detail.

• Must have intermediate skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.  Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.

• Willingness to work in an atmosphere requiring flexibility and change. Proven 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.

• Attention to detail and ability to proofread completed work for accuracy and completeness. 
  
  
• Aptitude to troubleshoot issues and resolve.
  
• Customer service skills to work with internal staff to gather information and implement it into event websites.
• Ability to prioritize completing multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

The expected pay range will be $22.60 to $25.00 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. This position is incentive-eligible based on achieving certain targets.

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.
  
  
• 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.
  

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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