Director, Youth Engagement & Fundraising

American Heart Association; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

Holidays 12

Tuition assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mentoring programs

Job summary

American Heart Association in Minnesota is hiring a Development Director, Youth Engagement. This field-based role travels across South Central and Southeast Minnesota and parts of Northeast Iowa, engaging K-12 students through Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge while building relationships with schools and districts.

You will manage and update student and sponsor data in CRM and Microsoft Office, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events.

Qualifications

• Three years of fundraising, sales, or related experience.
• Ability to travel locally; reliable transportation essential.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Home-office and field work flexibility per policy.
• Independent work style with proactive communication.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; data management required.
• Ability to lift/move items; teamwork may be needed for heavy loads.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to engage with schools/events.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage students and families through schools for Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge.
• Implement classroom challenges and assemblies, in-person or digital.
• Develop relationships with teachers, principals, and survivor families.
• Maintain outstanding customer service with volunteers and partners; plan kick-off meetings.
• Manage and update account information in CRM and Microsoft products.
• Handle high-volume accounts with 5–10 schools daily, in person or online.

Skills

Fundraising

Volunteer management

Data management

Communication

Education

University/College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Heart Association in Minnesota is hiring a Development Director, Youth Engagement. This field-based role travels across South Central and Southeast Minnesota and parts of Northeast Iowa, engaging K-12 students through Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge while building relationships with schools and districts.

You will manage and update student and sponsor data in CRM and Microsoft Office, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events.