Development Director, School Engagement

American Heart Association•Cheyenne, WY

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Development Director, School Engagement is a full-time, field-based fundraising and sales position serving schools across Wyoming and Fort Collins, Colorado. The role is remote for candidates living in Wyoming (Cheyenne or Casper preferred) or Fort Collins, and requires daily travel within the assigned territory, with overnight travel approximately 5–6 times per year. Flexible working hours, including early mornings and evenings, are necessary to accommodate school and event schedules. The position engages K–12 students in the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, promoting physical activity, health education, and fundraising. The director is accountable for a $275,000 fundraising goal through participant income and corporate sponsorship. The role involves recruiting and engaging volunteers and students, cultivating relationships with school and district contacts, delivering program activities and assemblies, providing customer service and account management, and maintaining accurate account data in CRM databases and Microsoft Office products. The position regularly manages 5–10 school accounts per day, in person where possible or remotely by phone or online. The American Heart Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its online university. The organization describes its culture as focused on work-life harmonization and employee well-being.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related area.
University/college degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel locally each day and access 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 environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to efficiently manage and report data using CRM systems.
Ability to lift and/or move large objects such as boxes; heavier items may need to be broken down into smaller components or require additional assistance.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings.
Must live in Wyoming (Cheyenne or Casper preferred) or Fort Collins, Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing and cultivating volunteer relationships.
Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Responsibilities

Meet an overall fundraising goal of $275,000 through participant income and corporate sponsorship.
Recruit and engage students through schools and districts in Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs.
Implement strategies and initiatives to engage students through classroom challenges, activities, and in-person or digital assemblies.
Develop and cultivate ongoing relationships with teachers, principals, and district superintendents.
Provide outstanding customer service to volunteers and other collaborators, including detailed planning and kickoff meetings to prepare schools for success.
Manage and continuously update account information in CRM databases and Microsoft Office products.
Manage a high volume of accounts, regularly working with 5–10 schools each day in person where possible or online/by phone.
Travel daily within the assigned territory and occasionally overnight, approximately 5–6 times per year.
Work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to engage with schools and manage events.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
Employee assistance program.
Employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
Professional development opportunities, including Employee Resource Groups and a professional mentoring program.
Access to Heart U, the Association's national online university, with more than 100,000 resources.
Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing based on seniority.
12 paid holidays per year, including several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition assistance for education related to current or potential future organizational duties.
Incentive eligibility based on achieving certain targets.