Health Education Coordinator Jobs in Decatur, GA

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The position is hybrid, with the expectation of at least 2 days per week in the Atlanta office.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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• Recruiting community partners needing assistance with Cardiac Emergency Response Planning guidance and/or AED stipends, focusing on partners with a large membership/reach in the community

• Develop and execute partner agreements in collaboration with the Legal Department to ensure partnership compliance

• Identify and foster other community outreach/stewardship opportunities with new and existing partners which can include: Policy, Systems, and Environment change strategy implementation, community CPR demonstrations, Healthy For Life Nutrition Education presentations, Essential 8 presentations throughout communities in the Atlanta area. 

• Support First Coast American Heart Association as needed with activities related to our campaigns to include Heart Ball, Kid's Heart Challenge/Heart Walk, Go Red for Women Luncheon, STEAM Goes Red for Women, Youth Tobacco Symposium, and others as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education or related field, or 3 years of related experience. 

• Progressive experience in public health, community health or equivalent

• Proven ability to recruit, train, mobilize and manage volunteers

• Demonstrated ability to drive toward and achieve results

• Effectively manage relationships with the ability to gain trust and demonstrate influence without authority

• Knowledge of community networks

• Knowledge of grant processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to reliably travel to meeting/training sites and availability to coordinate schedules with participating organizations and volunteers, including outside of regular business hours (weekends/evenings). This position will require the Coordinator to attend occasional Saturday events.

The pay rate for this position is fixed at $30/hr. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That's why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
• Performance and Recognition - You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. 
• Benefits - We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization - The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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