Overview

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator within our Western States Region based in Los Angeles, California. 

As an integral member of the team, the Development Coordinator advances the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission through providing data management, administrative support and collateral design for fundraising campaigns and events. Through organization and planning, timeline management and facilitating effective communication across team members, help us create outstanding experiences and make an extraordinary impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

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 training and support locally and through our National Center.

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Responsibilities

• Provides a wide variety of skilled logistical, administrative, clerical and data management support to the Los Angeles Division, ensuring all programs, events and office functions run efficiently. Ensures a high quality of service is provided to all staff, volunteers, and other external and internal customers.
• Manages customer and campaign information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines. Understands and interprets data to ensure that it is complete and accurate, identifying and addressing any gaps in a timely and self-directed manner.
• Processes invoices for payment, conducts research as assigned, organizes and orders event supplies, maintains inventory tracker. May assist with event set-up and tear-down.
• Designs event and Division collateral with precise attention to detail and according to Association branding guidelines.
• In partnership with the Business Operations Director, recruits, orients and trains event volunteers as needed. Manages volunteers on event day.
• Provides support to Los Angeles Development Team, Event Planning Director and Marketing Communications team.
• Responsible for accurate, timely processing of donations in accordance with established requirements and standards.
• Proactively ensures timely communication with internal and external partners and customers, supporting collaboration in account management and activities to achieve shared goals.
• Procures necessary resources and may solicit in-kind donations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years pf experience with:
  • Demonstrated track record in project management with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet specified timelines.
  • Demonstrated administrative expertise with complex clerical responsibilities and data management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to organize, plan and execute corporate events, both in-persona and digital experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers with success in delegating and accomplishing goals through empowering volunteers.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
• Knowledge of American Heart Association's mission and programs.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $23.80 per hour to $30.50 per hour. 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.

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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 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

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