Part - Time Project Coordinator
About The Position
The American Heart Association is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator for its NextGen Business Accelerator Team. This flexible, remote position is grant-funded, with current funding expected to continue approximately through October 2027. The coordinator supports the planning, implementation, and success of the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator program by coordinating logistics, managing timelines, supporting entrepreneurs, and maintaining stakeholder communication. Working closely with the accelerator team, the coordinator helps deliver a high-quality experience that fosters business growth, innovation, and community impact. The role coordinates workshops, speaker sessions, pitch events, mentoring, and other program activities; manages scheduling and program timelines; provides event support; helps engage stakeholders and recruit participants and service providers; and tracks program outcomes and reporting. The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its online university.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of experience working in the social impact space and with business accelerators.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business development.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day logistics for accelerator programming, including workshops, speaker sessions, pitch events, and mentoring.
- Manage program calendars and scheduling with internal staff, cohort participants, and external stakeholders.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide on-site or virtual event support, including setup, technical troubleshooting, and note-taking.
- Support communication with mentors, partners, guest speakers, and sponsors.
- Assist with outreach to recruit entrepreneurs, judges, and service providers.
- Help coordinate demo days, investor meetups, and networking events.
- Track and report key performance indicators and outcomes related to cohort progress and program impact.
- Assist with surveys, impact reports, and funder updates.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellness program
- Telemedicine and medical consultation
- Professional development resources, including Heart U
- Employee Resource Groups and a professional mentoring program
- Paid time off, at least 16 days per year for new employees
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
