The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a SCHOOL SALES DIRECTOR in the West Texas (panhandle) region. The Director will handle the overall implementation and promotion of our Jump Rope for Heart, and Hoops for Heart fundraising events in schools in Lubbock, Amarillo, and the Texas Panhandle.
Will have a home office set-up. The main accountability of the Director is to drive revenue for the events.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Prospect and secure school participation.
- Recruit, train, and motivate School Coordinators (mainly PE teachers) to implement and coordinate the fundraisers.
- Attend and speak at kick-off assembly events at schools holding the fundraisers.
- Ensure each school has the materials and resources needed to have a successful event.
- Perform summer cultivation with school administrators at both the school and district level.
- BE A DAILY “ROAD WARRIOR.”
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred
College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree
Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 ½ years’ experience equates to 1 full-time year of higher education
Skills/Experience:
- 2+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FUNDRAISING OR OUTSIDE SALES or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position’s educational requirement.
- Ability to recruit, train and counsel volunteers to achieve goals and objectives.
- Ability to transport materials and other supplies to and from meetings and events.
- Ability to do daily travel up to 75% and overnight travel up to 25%.
- Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets. Advanced knowledge and skill with these programs is preferred. These skills are subject to testing.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting and/or moving.
Compensation/Benefits:
Attracting talented, 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.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 15 2017
Active Until:
Sep 16 2017
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit