Community Health Impact Director (Hybrid)

American Heart Association, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) 16 days + 12 paid

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Lexington, KY is seeking a Community Impact Director to drive health outcomes focused on hypertension, cholesterol, nutrition, obesity, and physical activity. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule, with opportunities for training through Heart U and local support.

The position emphasizes leadership of market health goals, collaboration with volunteers and partners, and integration of community strategies into development and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience with community/public health issues or managing community programs.
• Must have at least basic knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to recruit, mobilize and manage volunteers, including C-suite level executives.
• Ability to manage large projects and events with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive market health assessments and lead community collaborations.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and strategic community alliances.
• Build and implement cross-functional health strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with development staff to identify and secure program funding.
• Identify and recruit volunteers for leadership roles on market boards and event teams.
• Ensure health strategies are integrated into development, communications and advocacy activities.
• Serve as subject matter expert on health initiatives for community engagement.
• Represent the organization at community events and forums.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The American Heart Association in Lexington, KY is seeking a Community Impact Director to drive health outcomes focused on hypertension, cholesterol, nutrition, obesity, and physical activity. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule, with opportunities for training through Heart U and local support.

The position emphasizes leadership of market health goals, collaboration with volunteers and partners, and integration of community strategies into development and advocacy efforts.