Senior Heart Walk Director, Pittsburgh

What's your motivation? For some it's the opportunity to do extraordinary work or to develop challenging new skill sets. For others it's the ability to make a difference in people's lives or take on growing levels of responsibility and leadership. However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at the American Heart Association. Be a part of our life saving mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The Great Rivers Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill an outside sales/fundraising position as the Senior Director Heart Walk for Pittsburgh, PA. Under the direction of the Metro Vice President, the Senior Director manages campaign activities, event budgets and fundraising staff while providing leadership for American Heart Association programs, development, community organization and field based communication activities. The ideal candidate for this position has at least two to five years of fundraising experience, staff and volunteer management experience, is self motivated, organized, works well independently, and is comfortable with public speaking.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience in management, community organization, fundraising, or communications/public relations.
• Two to five years experience in fundraising or sales implementation reflecting an increasing responsibility in duties, management and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, direct and supervise multiple staff in a diverse team environment.
• Experience and understanding of volunteer recruitment, training and management.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region and to Affiliate or National meetings as requested.
• Ability to provide reliable transportation and maintain valid driver's license and minimum state required liability insurance.
• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours including attending evening and weekend meetings or events.
• Ability to work harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate situations, make decisions and develop alternatives.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Region's culture, community and local organizations.

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. To apply for this position or to see other opportunities with the American Heart Association please visit www.americanheart.org/careers. EOE M/F/V/D