Executive Director - Poughkeepsie Job Opening at American Heart Association in Poughkeepsie, NY

Executive Director - Poughkeepsie

Tracking Code
1146-415

Job Description

Join the American Heart Association and take your career on a Mission - to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The Founders Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill an Executive Director position to manage our Poughkeepsie, NY office. Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, the Executive Director manages campaign activities and fundraising staff, provides leadership for American Heart Association activities within the assigned geographic area, and provides staff support for the Dutchess/Ulster and Tri-County Board of Directors. Reporting to the Poughkeepsie office of the Founders Affiliate the Executive Director will oversee all activities in the Hudson Valley territory.

Essential Duties:

• Know, understand and communicate the mission of the American Heart Association to all customers.
• Directly supervise the territories fundraising implementers. Responsible for the hiring, development, evaluation and management of that staff.
• Recruit, orient and partner with key volunteers.
• Manage and grow relationships with specific corporate partners as assigned to the ED. Oversee Management and growth of customer relationships assigned to all staff in the territory.
• Encourage leadership of medical and non-medical volunteers in all phases of territory activities and provides direct staff support to regional volunteer groups.
• Serve as the chief staff liaison between the territory and the Regional VP maintaining effective communications with staff at all levels of the organizations.
• Participate and serve as the AHA representative at community and corporate functions that will provide networking and visibility opportunities and allow us to generate new business contacts.
• Implement the Affiliate's Business Plan as it relates to regional market activities.
• Prepare and oversee the regions operating budget.
• Perform other duties as may be required or requested by supervisor.

Please review the experience section below to see if you meet the qualifications for this position.

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! Benefits include comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, 12 paid holidays per year, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and a Start! Fit-Friendly work environment.

To apply for this position or to see other opportunities with the American Heart Association please visit www.heart.org/careers. We no longer accept mailed, faxed or e-mailed resumes. Please apply for positions directly through our website. Only those candidates deemed most qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted to interview.

The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and works to prohibit discrimination and to assure fair and uniform treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of Human Resources administration without regard to political or religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non-membership in employee organizations, age, sex, disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or any other non-merit factor.

Non-smoking environment - EOE

Required Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 and volunteers in a team environment and in remote locations.
• Skills in oral and written communications, consultation, and comprehensive planning.
• 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 and willingness to work irregular hours including attending early morning, 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.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Familiarity with Region's culture, community and local organizations.
• Satisfactory background checks.

Required Experience

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred. College coursework combined with related experience may be substituted for a degree. Related experience may be substituted as follows: 1 years experience equates to 1 full time year of higher education.

Experience:

Must have at least 3 years of experience in fundraising, outside sales or in a non-profit organization in a similar capacity. This experience may also count towards satisfying this position's educational requirement.

Must have at least 1 year of experience in a management capacity. This experience may occur within the 4 year related experience requirement. Experience gained through direct internal work on AHA projects/priorities may substitute for this requirement and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May include: Overseeing all staff and revenue field operations in the assigned territory, including Board development and cultivation, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiaties.

Job Location
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular