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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Seattle-based Development Coordinator to provide support and event planning for our Alaska team and events.
Based out of Seattle, the Development Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating fundraising events in Alaska, including the Anchorage Heart Run and Walk, Anchorage Go Red for Women event, Fairbanks Heart Walk, and Fairbanks Go Red for Women event, along with various smaller ancillary events throughout the year. The position also provides data management and operations support to the Alaska-based Development Team. The Development Coordinator should live in the greater Seattle metropolitan area near a major airport. The Development Coordinator may work from their home office in the Seattle area and/or work from the American Heart Association’s Seattle office.
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 Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates fundraising events including coordinating internal and external resources to ensure events are well planned, well executed and within budget. Procures necessary resources and in-kind donations. Recruits, manages, and engages event volunteers. Provides day-of-event support.Manages customer and campaign data utilizing multiple American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines.Manages overlapping timelines, demonstrating strong multi-tasking skills and an ability to work on multiple projects/events simultaneously.Ensures the collateral, signage and visual needs of American Heart Association’s events in Alaska are met and adhere to American Heart Association branding guidelines.Proactively ensures timely communication with internal and external partners and customers, supporting collaboration to achieve shared goals. Qualifications Three (3) years or more of relevant work experience that includes:Ability to organize, plan, and execute events.Experience working with multiple databases, including entering, managing and reporting on data accurately and timely.Solutions-oriented approach with the demonstrated ability to proactively anticipate needs, offer solutions and act quickly with a clear sense of ownership. Effective oral and written communication skills.Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships internally and externally.Strong attention to detail with superb organizational skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Ability to travel to Alaska up to four times per yearHere are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree may be preferred in supporting the required level of skill, knowledge and experience required.Demonstrated ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers with success in delegating and accomplishing goals through empowering volunteers.Knowledge of American Heart Association’s mission and programs.Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $23.50 per hour to $30.85 per hour. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
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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.
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