Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
The American Heart Association is hiring a dynamic Event Planning Director in New York City . You will be located in our beautiful NYC office. This position reports to the Vice President, Business Operations of the Eastern States (ES) Region. This key position has a focus on coordinating event logistics with vendors and staff in NYC to implement magnificent fund-raising special events in a multi-million-dollar market. Key responsibilities include heavy contract review and negotiations, supervising an administrative team, managing risk, compliance with organizational policies and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of event operations in NYC and other markets as assigned. Responsible for ensuring that the NYC market has the training, resources and operational support required to achieve strategic, fiscal and operational goals.
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Responsibilities
Event Support
The Event Planning Director is responsible for helping to plan and implement a variety of events as needed primarily in NYC. May assist with other markets in the Eastern States region as needed. Meet with the local teams to discuss specific requirements of events, challenges faced in the past and work with Association partners to develop solutions applicable to the situation.
Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Supervision and Training
Financial and Campaign Aptitude
General Position Expectations
Qualifications
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Attracting dedicated, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $69,600 to $90,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
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The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA 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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.