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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for Community Impact Manager based in La Jolla, California. This is a field-based position that involves regular work performed from home and remote locations for business meetings across San Diego and southwest Riverside County. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on December 31, 2025.
Under broad supervision, the Community Impact Manager will manage the implementation and execution of health improvement and community impact initiatives aligned with market, region, and association-wide goals with a focus on clinical and ambulatory health improvement programs.
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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Responsibilities Program Management:Develop and execute implementation plans to drive participation in efforts to improve access to quality outpatient care and other clinical policy, systems, and environment change initiatives.Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and strategic community alliances (federally qualified health centers, outpatient clinics, public health departments, and the like).Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful program execution and adherence to American Heart Association guidelines and standards.Coordinate logistics for programsExecute assigned sponsorship activation programming as applicableMonitor program metrics and provide regular reports on progress and outcomes including evaluations and surveysAdministrative and data management as requiredMeasurement and Data Collection:Actively collaborates with program participants to collect, enter, and submit data in accordance with established timelines and protocols.Encourage and support data submission to outpatient platforms including connecting health centers with technical assistance as needed and celebrating participation and recognition when complete.Communication and Outreach:Serve as the primary point of contact for program participants, volunteers, and sponsors, providing support and addressing inquiries promptly.Perform outreach to organizations and volunteers including research of potential community partners.Manage and conduct presentations and meetings related to assigned programs.Represent the American Heart Association in stakeholder meetings and events.Actively supports market efforts to deliver on health, revenue, and volunteer engagement commitments including implementation of funded initiatives, events, and other activities.Manage information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines.Ensure full compliance with appropriate operational and financial requirements and practices and within the available budget. Operates in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards. Qualifications2 years of relevant experience which includes:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across modalities (in-person, email, voice-to-voice).Ability to motivate and influence others to actionExcellent organizational and project management abilities, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectivelyAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentWillingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for program events and activitiesAbility to travel across San Diego and southwest Riverside County up to 50%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis. Compensation & BenefitsExpected pay range will be $68,000-$72,000 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, 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 AHA 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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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