Project Coordinator

Overview

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.  Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

 

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator position based out of our National Center office located in Dallas, TX.

 

In this role, you will be working closely with all members of the Office of Health Equity (OHE), reporting directly to the National Director of Health Equity.  Your strong project coordination skills will help you provide exceptional integrated support for the Office of Health Equity. You will be highly organized in managing multiple projects, highly unbiased about priorities, and provide great customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will be preparing and distributing communications, scheduling, volunteer responsibilities and other organizing efforts based on project assignments.

 

 

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.

 

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

Responsibilities

Here are some of the essential job duties:

• Support employee engagement activities including those assisting with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and L.E.A.D Mentoring Program.
• Coordinate and monitor project timelines within the OHE while effectively communicating project needs and related information as required.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to organize and manage assigned projects/events.
• Assists with marketing efforts which may include updating on-line content, distribution of marketing materials, or vendors/contractors/volunteer.
• Utilize vendor and/or Association systems (e.g., E1, COI, Seibel, Oasis, etc.) efficiently and competently to complete duties/projects.
• Evaluates and maintains information and accurate data for compliance requirements or internal reporting needs.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure documentation is accurate and meets expectations.
• Provides coworkers, volunteers, and vendors with excellent customer service responding to requests in a timely manner and adhering to deadlines as appropriate.

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Qualifications

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in project coordination and cross functional communication
• Experience in Microsoft Programs including PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written and presentation communications.
• Proven track record in cross functional effectiveness, detail orientation, follow-up/follow-through are top priorities for the job.
• Demonstrated customer service skill.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives, programs, and impact.
• Experience in event or meeting planning for Employee Resource Group or Diversity or Inclusion initiatives
• Some college or BA in Communications, Business, Marketing, or related area

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

 

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development – You can join o