Learn how you can use your school based sales/fundraising skills to join our hardworking development staff as we work to fund critical research, advocacy and educational programs to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke and work towards building a culture of health in our communities.
Is it about the money? Sure, but it’s about so much more. To continue the fight against the number 1 and number 5 causes of death in the world, we need dedicated staff who can engage and motivate our past, present and future volunteers and donors to become passionate about our mission and fundraising strategies.
Our Youth Market programs reach more than 18 million students each year and our goal is to help students develop heart-healthy habits through physical activity and learn the value of community service by raising funds to help kids with special hearts.
We are looking to fill a Youth Market Director position to work with the school systems in the North Central West Virginia spanning counties Hancock to Mercer, Jackson to Pocahontas.
- achievement of the registration and revenue goals for this market;
- planning, monitoring, coordination, and promotion of Kids Heart ChallengeTM, American Heart Challenge, Wear Red Day and other Youth Market activities within the schools in your territory;
- providing orientation, training and consultation to volunteers for all activities related to Kids Heart ChallengeTM;
- achieving all goals and objectives relating to program numbers and revenue generation;
- adherence to all national and affiliate Youth Market policies, guidelines and procedures;
- working with appropriate volunteer task force groups;
- collaborating with counterparts in other areas of the region and nationally.
In this role, you will report to the VP of Youth Market and will be supported by our Charleston, WV office. This position will be home-office based and preference will be given to applicants living within the central region of West Virginia. Daily travel to schools throughout your assigned market is required.
Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a “Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives” ? Here are some things to consider:
- experience with physical education programs and/or working in school districts would be a plus;
- you can easily navigate the assigned territory mapping the best routes to schools assigned to you;
- you can engage school leaders and PE teachers to develop a real passion for holding our events in their districts and schools;
- having presentation skills for small and large groups to address school assemblies;
- you can work as part of an integrated team;
- you are willing to travel up to 80% every day to visit schools and volunteers;
- you are able to work outside standard hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
To help you be successful you will have access to our award-winning learning platform Heart U, as well as our sales training & relationship development program- Building Powerful Partnerships which received a 2017 Learning! 100 Award from Elearning! Media Group, and various other training and support mechanisms locally and through our National Center.
Attracting hardworking, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. Our Rewards & Benefits package not only gives you the total benefits you want, but also goes above and beyond with creative programs to develop your skills – helping you grow and thrive at the American Heart Association.