Development Director, Youth Engagement

American Heart Association • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Development Director, Youth Engagement works with schools and school districts in Fort Worth, Texas, to engage K–12 students in the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. This home-based role serves the North Texas territory and requires daily local travel, with occasional overnight travel for meetings and conferences. Flexible working hours, including early mornings and evenings, are needed to accommodate schools and events.

This fast-paced fundraising and sales position is directly responsible for an overall fundraising goal of $275,000 or more through participant income and corporate sponsorship. The role recruits and engages school communities, promotes physical activity and health education, cultivates relationships with educators and district leaders, and provides customer service and account management. It also requires extensive data management, including maintaining accurate account information in CRM databases and Microsoft Office platforms.

The American Heart Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university. The position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or a related field.
• University/college degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel locally every 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.
• 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 CRMs; the role requires continuous updates to account information.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects such as boxes; heavier items may need to be divided into smaller components or require additional assistance.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings, to engage schools and manage events.
• Must reside within the North Texas territory.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet an overall fundraising goal of $275,000 or more 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 student 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 kick-off meetings to help schools succeed.
• Maintain accurate and current volunteer and supporter information in the CRM system and Microsoft platforms.
• Manage a high volume of accounts, regularly working with 5–10 schools each day in person where possible, or online/by phone.
• Motivate kids to take their health to heart.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional development through Employee Resource Groups, a professional mentoring program, and Heart U.
• Paid time off of at least 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Tuition assistance for education related to current duties, responsibilities, or potential future roles.
• Incentive eligibility based on achieving certain targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director