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 hiring a Vice President of Community Impact in Miami, FL. In this position, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, management and technical expertise to ensure execution toward our strategic and market business plans. You will serve as a highly engaged and collaborative leader to provide comprehensive, strategic, and proactive support for programs, initiatives and development.

This role will provide input to management and health strategies leadership staff on completing market goals and budgets and is also responsible for project management for community impact initiatives.

This position is hybrid, with some local travel throughout the Miami area.

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.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead Community Impact initiatives throughout Miami-Dade County.
• Build and maintain community partnerships.
• Drive population-level health improvement initiatives related to chronic disease control, nutrition security, tobacco prevention, women's health, and community readiness.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Communications, Advocacy, Mission Advancement, and community partners.
• Support fundraising efforts by helping communicate community needs and impact stories.
• Present regularly to boards and community stakeholders.
• Participate in media opportunities and public-facing communications.
• Help identify policy and systems-change opportunities within the community.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in community health, public health, health marketing, or other related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive community health experience.
• Ability to interact across multiple acculturation levels and socio-economic groups.
• Strong social skills including communication (both verbal and written), collaboration, and active listening.
• Self-motivated and highly effective organization and analytical skills.
• Skilled negotiator and shows executive presence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to do daily local travel up to 75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

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.  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.
  
  
• 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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