Temporary Youth Market Coordinator

Company: American Heart Association
Location: Gulfport
Posted on: December 4, 2019

Job Description:

Overview Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives? Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? you bet! This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare. Responsibilities The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a temporary Youth Market Coordinator in Gulfport, MS This position will partner with our current School Fundraising professional and travel to various schools to promote our Kids Heart Challenge fundraising program through Heart Healthy Presentations, Planning Meetings with registered schools and provide superior customer service to schools, sponsors, customers, volunteers and donors by providing professional and friendly assistance within best practice guidelines, with proactive resolution of issues or needs. The Coordinator will be required to travel within the Gulf Coast, MS territory to visit participating schools. Qualifications NOTE : This position requires daily travel throughout the designated territory. 2+ years of outside sales or fundraising experience Experience in K-12 school sales or fundraising, educational sales Knowledge of school market, a plus Strong cold-calling, relationship building and customer service skills Highly effective organizational, multitasking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work up to 35 hours per week. Recruit and manage K-12 school accounts to participate in Kids Heart Challenge within the assigned geographic territory. Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned school territory and work with various school systems to promote events during morningafternoon school assemblies. Recruit, train, coach and motivate volunteers in Youth Market products and services. Ability to form relationships and establish rapport with audiences of all levels. Build strong relationships with volunteers including school districts, principals, teachers and parent teacher associations through outstanding customer service Ability to conduct school assemblies to inspire and engage students to participate. Ability to successfully bring a strong work ethic and passion to the work of the organization. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to operate a vehicle and work with youth. Satisfactory background checks including motor vehicle and criminal history. Click on New Resume (or Existing Resume if you have previously applied to AHA positions) to submit your online application. Only those deemed most qualified will be contacted to interview. At American Heart Association - American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention. to see other opportunities. Be sure to follow us on Twitter #TheAHALife EOE Protected VeteransPersons with Disabilities Location US-MS-Gulfport Posted Date 2 days ago (******** 12:43 PM) Requisition ID 2019-5380 Job Family Group FundraisingDirect Sales Job Category FundraisingSales Location: Gulfport, MS

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