Director, School Engagement & Fundraising (Remote)

American Heart Association; Fort Washakie (WY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director, School Engagement, a field-based, full-time role that combines fundraising with hands-on engagement with K-12 students across Wyoming and Fort Collins. The position requires extensive travel, flexible hours, and the ability to manage large-scale CRM data while supporting school partners.

Join a mission-driven team focused on Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, where you’ll build relationships with educators,

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently from a home office and in the field consistent with the Association's flexible work arrangements policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate proactively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "we can do this" environment.
• This position demands extensive data management, requiring the continuous updating of account information within our CRM databases; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to efficiently manage and report on data using CRMs are essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in life-saving initiatives including Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to fully engage students through classroom challenges, activities and student assemblies (in-person and digital experiences).
• Develop and cultivate relationships on an ongoing basis with teachers, principals and district superintendents.
• Establish and maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and other collaborators. This includes detailed planning and kick-off meetings to set schools up for success.
• Manage and continuously update account information within our customer relationship management (CRM) databases and Microsoft products.
• High volume account management that regularly involves working with 5-10 schools each day - in-person where possible or online/by phone.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Data management

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Development Director, School Engagement, a field-based, full-time role that combines fundraising with hands-on engagement with K-12 students across Wyoming and Fort Collins. The position requires extensive travel, flexible hours, and the ability to manage large-scale CRM data while supporting school partners.

Join a mission-driven team focused on Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, where you’ll build relationships with educators,