School Engagement & Fundraising Associate

American Heart Association; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

Paid holidays 12

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a School Engagement Associate to support the Development team in the Western States region. This hybrid role focuses on coordinating school communications, scheduling meetings, data entry, donation processing, and customer service to advance heart-healthy initiatives.

Local travel and a flexible schedule are required to engage schools, with responsibilities including email campaigns, CRM data management in Salesforce and Blackbaud, and supporting

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum prior relevant work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to efficiently manage and report on data using CRMs are essential.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to effectively engage with schools and manage events.

Responsibilities

• School Communication Plan Management: Coordinate and support the communication plans with all participating schools for two teams. Includes ensuring updates are made and that all schools regularly receive communication according to timelines.
• Website Coordination: Assist with password management, email permissions, and school webpages.
• Administrative Support: Upload and maintain school contact information, create labels and mail items/supplies, provide customer service by email and phone.
• Data Management: Maintain information in Salesforce (CRM), and Blackbaud schedule and complete activities, update notes, research and update contacts
• Fundraising Support: Assist fundraisers with meeting preparation and follow-up, schedule meetings with participating and prospective school contacts, support school assemblies, and help with materials and resources.

Skills

Data entry

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a School Engagement Associate to support the Development team in the Western States region. This hybrid role focuses on coordinating school communications, scheduling meetings, data entry, donation processing, and customer service to advance heart-healthy initiatives.

Local travel and a flexible schedule are required to engage schools, with responsibilities including email campaigns, CRM data management in Salesforce and Blackbaud, and supporting