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About the Role
This is a full-time, field-based position that requires extensive travel across Eastern Connecticut. Must be available to work daily, including early mornings and evenings, as it is essential to accommodate school and event schedules. This is a home-office-based position with daily travel to meet with school districts in Eastern Connecticut. In this fast-paced fundraising/sales position, you will engage K-12 students with the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, working with hundreds of schools to promote physical activity and learning. The role also involves extensive data management, continuously updating account information in our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
- Meet an overall fundraising goal of $385K (participant income and corporate sponsorship) through exceptional volunteer recruitment and engagement, customer service, and account management.
- Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in life-saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
- Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities and student assemblies (in-person and digital experiences).
- Develop and cultivate relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers, principals and district superintendents.
- Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators.
- Manage and continuously update account information within our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft products.
- High volume account management that regularly involves working with 5-10 schools each day - in-person where possible or online/by phone.
Requirements
- 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
- Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
- Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field, consistent with the Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "we can do this" environment.
- Extensive data management, requiring the continuous updating of account information within our CRM databases.
- Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components, or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to effectively engage with schools and manage events.
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to efficiently manage and report on data using CRMs
- Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
- Knowledge of corporate and community networks.
Location
- Eastern Connecticut
Work Type
- Full-time
- Field-based
- Home-office-based
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- University/College degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $65,700 to $80,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellness program
- Telemedicine and medical consultation
- Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
- 12 paid holidays off each year
- Tuition Assistance
About the Company
- Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
- EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities