The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a HEALTH STRATEGIES COORDINATORin our MIDWEST AFFILIATE office located in MILWAUKEE, WI.
The Health Strategies Coordinator will be supporting our Sr. Community Health Director, Multicultural Director, Quality/Systems Improvement Director and their events. Together this team seeks to help the AHA be "of the community" in their work with community organizations, employers and healthcare providers. Support staff for overall planning and implementation of the events as directed by the Directors, and support the leadership strategy, kickoff session/event and wrap around events.
Areas of Responsibility:
- As assigned, develop an annual working plan with volunteer recruitment goals, budget and timelines for events including but not limited to: Workplace Health Symposium, Most Powerful Voices Gospel Concert, and a variety of continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals.
- As assigned, recruit and manage volunteer committees.
- Represent the organization at community events and develop working relationships with organizations focused on collective health impact, health disparities and workforce health.
- Assist in developing relationship-building strategies to include making personal visits on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Establish and maintain superior customer service relations with customers, vendors and volunteers by providing professional and friendly assistance within best practice guidelines, with proactive resolution of issues or needs.
- Keep current with the Affiliate budget numbers and accounting practices and is responsible for coding external billings, check requests and other Finance activities as directed.
- Keep informed of current AHA-related news, and communicate with team members via communication tools provided within affiliate and national guidelines for use of these tools.
- Maintain and process reports and forwards them to appropriate staff in a timely manner. This includes KPI reports per event.
- Develop, oversee and/or assist in the development of event brochures, invitations, flyers, “action alerts,” newsletters and other materials as needed. Manages the distribution of materials for activities in the region.
- Maintain an orderly filing system for correspondences, minutes and other documents.
- Develop, input, and maintain information in appropriate computer software programs.
- Develop and maintain sufficient inventory of department materials.
- Attend all meetings and training mandated or approved by supervisor.
- Utilize existing national and affiliate materials, products and recruitment tools.
- Perform online web-based searches and research tasks.
- Assist in keeping web site current by sending information about activities and events to appropriate point person.
- Weekly knowledge of ongoing operations in assigned activities.
- Ensure that divisions and activities function within the parameters of American Heart Association and Midwest Affiliate policy.
- Willingness to accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Educational Background:
Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
College degree or some college a plus
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum two years work experience in special event management or project coordination experience, preferably with a voluntary health agency.
- Experience in event planning, organizing, consultation and event management preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, techniques and trends.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects/events simultaneously while effectively prioritizing specific task.
- Demonstrated ability to attract, recruit and manage volunteers.
- Must have at least intermediate knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office 2010 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 objectively evaluate, make effective decisions and develop alternative solutions.
- Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of American Heart Association staff, volunteers and the public. This includes ability and willingness to build and nurture relationships within and outside the American Heart Association. This also includes the ability to work cooperatively with others to leverage resources to achieve common goals.
- Ability to be diplomatic, self-motivated, resourceful, tactful and flexible.
- Knowledge of and skill in report preparation, proofreading and attention to detail.
- Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly.
- Proven background and willingness to work in an atmosphere requiring flexibility and change.
- Access to reliable transportation and ability to maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Ability to transport materials and other supplies to and from meetings and events.
- Must pass background check.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
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:
Sep 2 2017
Active Until:
Oct 3 2017
Hiring Organization:
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry:
Nonprofit