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Overview: are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?
Envision all americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and strokeAt the american heart association and american stroke association, we get to work toward that goal every single dayIs it easy? noIs it worthwhile? you bet!
This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people`s livesYou can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillmentYou will connect with people and make a lifesaving impactYou will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.
Due to the current pandemic, daily travel is minimal and voluntary to ensure the health and safety of staffThere is no overnight travel currentlyIn the future, this position may resume daily and/or overnight travelAll aha offices are closed and staff are currently working from homeOffices will be reopening in october 2021; this position will resume to being based in the local office.
Responsibilities: the american heart association (aha) has an excellent opportunity for a communications director for corporate communications operations in our national center officeThe location for this position is remote.
In this role, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-year strategic communication plan – to design, deploy and manage – a single enterprise translation solution for the american heart associationResponsible for contractor and staff oversight required for full operationalization, as well as the continuous measurement, evaluation and optimization requiredResponsible for leading and developing appropriate resources, including cross-functional team and volunteer experts, to advance aha business objectives through communications translation/transcreation efforts targeted to latinx populationsResponsible for general operations support (i.eBusiness planning and goal setting) to vp.
Essential job duties:
Develops and executes strategic communication plans in support of operationalization of enterprise aha translation initiative with a near term emphasis on aha’s latinx target marketsIdentifies and implements vendor strategies, deploys staff and volunteer resources and strategy/tactic development in support of translation/transcreation communications counsel to internal constituents and manages tactical execution of translation strategy through multiple communications channels, including the expanding digital and social footprint.
Leads strategy and cross-functional team in the development of an enterprise-wide latinx plan, inclusive of marcom tacticsAmplifies consumer and business engagement by developing complimentary earned media strategies that will garner coverage of aha priorities in targeted hispanic news media outlets and amplify the department’s impact on aha’s life-saving mission among volunteers, internal stakeholders and external partners in the latinx communityIdentifies and capitalizes on opportunities to strengthen relationships with volunteer experts, strategic alliances and other external partnersMonitors and oversees the translation/transcreation of science, health and industry news related to assigned initiatives or programs into spanish to provide ongoing and innovative pitches/communications tools to optimize communications reach.
Directs and manages vendors, staff and volunteer experts to collaborate with internal departments and program leadsGuides team to encourage creativity and growth in implementation of the strategic communications plan.
Prepares and presents strategic plan to senior leadership to engage staff and volunteer supportDevelops opportunities and relationships for advancement of aha’s goals.
Oversees and manages resources to maximize coverage while remaining fiscally responsible to sponsors and funding organizations.
Provides strategic planning, goal -setting and evaluation support to operations vp.
Want to help get your resume to the top? take a look at the experience we requre: qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree in communications, english, or related area
Five (5) years of extensive and diverse marketing communications experience including developing strategic plans
Five (5) years of planning and operations experience, including the design and deployment of key busines programs and solutions
Bilingual proficiency (written and verbal) in english and spanish
Five (5) years of budget development and oversight experience
Three (3) years of experience leading, supervising, and coaching staff
Three (3) years of experience with cultivating and engaging volunteers and strategic alliances
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
Three (3) years experience in translations or oversight of translated content
Three (3) years of experience in public relations; agency or national corporation
Two (2) years of experience in non-profit organization
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The american heart association’s 2024 goal: every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy lifeAs champions for health equity, by 2024, the american heart association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At american heart association | american stroke association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
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