Vice President of Community Impact

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 and has since made significant strides in reducing cardiovascular disease deaths by half. The organization is dedicated to addressing major health challenges and ensuring a healthier future for all. With a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, the AHA operates in various regions, including the Triangle market of North Carolina, which encompasses Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The AHA is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its initiatives reach all communities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or other identities. The organization has a robust workforce and offers numerous resources to support its employees' professional growth and work-life balance.

Job Overview:
The Vice President of Community Impact will play a crucial role in the American Heart Association's efforts to develop, implement, and evaluate community impact strategies within the Triangle market. This position is integral to achieving both market and association strategic goals. The VP will work closely with the director" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Executive Director and the Region SVP of Health Strategies to provide vision and direction for health and revenue initiatives. The role requires a strong focus on collaboration with community partners to address health disparities and implement effective policies and strategies. The VP will also lead a team, ensuring that community health needs are assessed and addressed through collective impact campaigns. This position emphasizes the importance of building relationships with volunteers and external partners to drive engagement and advance the organization's priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and VP of Development to provide strategic direction for health and revenue efforts in the Triangle market.
• Lead and manage the Triangle Health Strategies team, coaching staff to meet organizational objectives.
• Implement strategies in community impact and communications while supervising Community Impact staff.
• Assess community health needs and develop strategies to eliminate health disparities through collective impact campaigns.
• Recruit and engage medical and non-medical volunteer leadership to support revenue and health impact objectives.
• Build a network of volunteers and external partners to enhance community engagement.
• Develop and evaluate an integrated approach to community health planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Promote collaboration among health and revenue functions to execute priority initiatives effectively.
• Manage and monitor market health strategies budgets in accordance with policies and fiscal standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to travel locally within the Triangle market, requiring reliable transportation.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in community/public health or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in community health or related areas.
• Strong critical thinking skills for assessing market environments and resources.
• Proven experience in recruiting, training, and managing staff and volunteers, including C-suite level executives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large projects and events while ensuring compliance with targets.
• Effective participation in multi-disciplinary teams and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong presentation, organizational, time management, leadership, and motivational skills. 1
• Willingness to travel outside the market and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required for this position, ideally in community/public health or a related field. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of community health and the strategies needed to address health disparities effectively.

Experience:
Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in community health, public health, or a related field. This experience should include a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, manage teams, and engage with community partners effectively. Experience with collective impact campaigns is preferred, as it indicates familiarity with collaborative approaches to addressing health challenges.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additional language skills may be beneficial, particularly in diverse communities where multiple languages are spoken, enhancing the ability to engage with a broader audience.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Durham, North Carolina. The American Heart Association offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary that is regularly reviewed to ensure market competitiveness. Employees are recognized for their performance through merit increases and incentive programs. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a retirement program with employer matching. Professional development opportunities are available through Employee Resource Groups and the HeartU online university. Work-life harmonization is emphasized, with a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for new employees, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays each year. Tuition assistance is also offered to support employees' educational pursuits.