Development Coordinator

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 for a Development Coordinator in our Louisville office! The Coordinator will provide administrative and operation support for the Go Red for Women and Heart Ball teams and will plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate fundraising events and campaigns including detailed data management and logistics coordination according to best practices, timelines and budgets.

This is an office-based position that offers a hybrid schedule!

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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• →Provides a wide variety of skilled logistical, administrative, clerical and data management support to the Kentuckiana 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. Leads event set-up and tear-down.
• →Recruits, orients, and trains event volunteers as needed. Manages volunteers on event day and leading up to the event.
• →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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Three (3) years prior relevant work experience that includes: 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet specified timelines.
  • 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-person and digital experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Canva.  
• Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train and manage volunteers in a group setting 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.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and Luminate software.

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.

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