Youth Engagement Coordinator, Westly's Mile

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.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a fixed-term position as a Youth Engagement Coordinator. This is a full-time position that is funded through Spring 2032.   

This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing a new program, Westly’s Mile, in collaboration with Healthy West Orange. This unique opportunity incorporates our Kids Heart Challenge program into an existing elementary school walking/running club. This club promotes wellness, physical activity, and nutrition, and utilizes some of the components/content from our KHC program, along with a structure/routine that engages students year-round with a walking/running club. 

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

• Successfully recruit, plan, and execute running/walking clubs in West Orange County schools

• Work with school officials to promote Westly’s Mile, encouraging students to run/walk in the morning or afternoon at least three times per week

• Work with school officials to implement a tracking program to ensure students are participating. Train and assist in entering registrations into the tracking system.

• Work with teachers to set achievable goals for students.

• Provide resources to each school, including heart-healthy educational materials, incentives, and awards.

• Order any additional items, such as tablets, milestone key chains, post-event thank you gifts, etc., for the schools to conduct their event

• Work with the school to plan three celebration events to keep students motivated and inspired throughout the school year.

• Assist the school in conducting a post-behavioral survey for teachers and parents, which they deem appropriate and useful for students participating in Westly’s Mile

• Attend each school’s Westly’s Mile run club one to two times a month, as time allows.

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:

• Three years of prior experience in a supporting role. 
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrated track record of meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to work with all social strata, occupations, and a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to/from home to local schools. 
• Ability to work as part of an integrated team.

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; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.  
• 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.

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