Status: Full-time position
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Deadline Date:
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Job Summary: The SouthWest Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill a outside sales/fundraising position which can be based from our Albuquerque office. Under the direction of the Vice President, the Fundraising Director-Educational Sector is responsible for implementing the American Heart Association''s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events. This position works with school based coordinator, (typically the PE Teacher) to raise funds through our school based educational fundraising program. The Fundraising Director- Educational Sector will act as the American Heart Association liaison with schools in the following territory- Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, Dona Ana County, San Juan County, Santa Fe County and others. This position is responsible for achieving income and recruitment goals through the management of existing customers, and prospecting for and cultivating of new school accounts. This position raised $261K last year, and has a fundraising goal this year of $286K.
This position requires you to be in the territory 75% of your time. We offer a yearly salary, a yearly incentive for exceeding the fundraising goals for the position, travel reimbursement and a great benefits package.
Qualifications: 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.
Must have the ability to lift at least 20 lbs from the ground to waist level with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with office-related computer programs used for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Duties: Ability to work independently and resourcefully.
Preference will be given to candidates who live in territory.
Proven outside sales experience.
Applied knowledge and intermediate skills in windows applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work outside standard hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Satisfactory background checks including consumer credit, motor vehicle, and criminal history.
Ability to speak publicly.
Knowledge of school systems a plus.
Ability to work outside standard hours as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.
The American Heart Association is committed to ensuring that our workforce and volunteers reflect America's diverse population. We know that such diversity will enrich us with the talent, energy, perspective and inspiration we need to achieve our mission: building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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. Visit and click 'benefits' for more information. Specific benefits include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan with generous employer contributions, Twelve paid holidays, Paid time off, Flexible spending accounts, Life insurance plan, Start! Fit-Friendly environment.
The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. The AHA is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its volunteers, staff and programs.
The American Heart Association is a non-smoking employer.
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