Development Associate, School Engagement

$40,768 - $52,000/Yr

American Heart Association - Kennewick, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Kennewick, WA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The School Engagement Associate will play a vital role in supporting the American Heart Association's mission by engaging students, parents, and school administrators through various initiatives aimed at promoting heart health. This full-time, seasonal position involves extensive travel to schools, leading assemblies, and providing administrative support to ensure the success of the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development team and participating schools with customer service and administrative support.
• Lead school assemblies and presentations to engage students and staff.
• Provide on-site and remote service to schools.
• Assist with email campaigns and scheduling recruitment meetings with schools.
• Perform data entry and donation processing within established standards and policies.
• Conduct an average of 40 school site visits each week.

Requirements

• Passion for health and ability to engage youth, teachers, and volunteers.
• Experience with fundraising initiatives in schools.
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation.
• Effective organizational and detail management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to adapt presentations for a wide range of audiences.
• Access to reliable transportation for daily and overnight travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Telemedicine and medical consultation services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 16 days per year, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Tuition assistance for further education and career development.