Overview

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.

 

Our 2030 strategic value proposition further cements the American Heart Association’s commitment to health when we state that we will be a catalyst to achieving maximum impact to remove health disparities. In rural communities this can only be achieved through a focused approach to increasing access to healthcare and close the 10-year gap in life expectancies between those living in suburban communities and rural communities.

We’re hiring a Project Coordinator who will drive the implementation of rural health hubs in Pecos, Ward and Brewster counties.

This is a home-based position that will require traveling within the three counties mentioned. The ideal candidate will live in the Texas Permian Basin. This is a grant-funded, temporary, part time (20 hours/week) implementer position for 2 year.

 

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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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Community Impact Director, some responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the setup and maintenance of self-monitoring blood pressure stations in partnering libraries.
• Support the development of community-based health hubs that provide access to tele-health appointments, education and referrals.
• Support community assessments and identify project-related material needs.
• Support the libraries’ data collection and reporting quarterly and annually.
• Coordinate health information distribution with community partners.
• Function as the primary internal and external contact and resource for the program.
• Promote and expand positive community relations through active outreach.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and strategic community alliances to achieve priority community goals.
• Assist in organizing/implementing community and culturally appropriate health initiatives and programs throughout the three counties.
• Engage and educate the community with regards to blood pressure resources (coordinate and facilitate market workshops, training, etc. with community, and faith-based organizations) and other health-related initiatives as identified.
• Regularly evaluate and report on progress towards stated objectives and provide support for achievement of the grant funding deliverables. Facilitate the completion of pre- and post-evaluations.

Qualifications

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 of the requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with community/public health issues and/or managing community/public health promotion or related educational programs. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with the ability to read as well as write, preferred.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.   
• Knowledge of the social determinants of health (SDOH) as it relates to behavior modification through self-care activities and policy/system-wide changes.
• Experience working with multicultural & rural communities and in community led programs, projects, or events is preferred.
• Experience building and working with a volunteer base.
• Ability to travel within the defined geography and to work evenings and weekends if needed.

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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs.
• 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 one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

 

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.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

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