Vice President of Community Impact

American Heart Association • Miami, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Community Impact provides strategic direction, leadership, management, and technical expertise to execute the American Heart Association’s strategic and market business plans. This collaborative leader provides comprehensive, strategic, and proactive support for programs, initiatives, and development, and advises management and health strategies leadership on market goals and budgets. The role also manages community impact initiatives throughout Miami-Dade County and helps advance population-level health improvements through partnerships and cross-functional collaboration.

The position is hybrid and based in Miami, Florida, with local travel throughout the Miami area, including daily travel of up to 75%. The Association provides training and support, including access to Heart U, its corporate university.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in community health, public health, health marketing, or another related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive community health experience.
• Ability to interact across multiple acculturation levels and socioeconomic groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and active listening skills.
• Self-motivated, with highly effective organizational and analytical skills.
• Skilled negotiator with executive presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel locally every day, up to 75%; access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Community Impact initiatives throughout Miami-Dade County.
• Build and maintain community partnerships.
• Drive population-level health improvement initiatives related to chronic disease control, nutrition security, tobacco prevention, women's health, and community readiness.
• Collaborate closely with Development, Communications, Advocacy, Mission Advancement, and community partners.
• Support fundraising efforts by helping communicate community needs and impact stories.
• Present regularly to boards and community stakeholders.
• Participate in media opportunities and public-facing communications.
• Help identify policy and systems-change opportunities within the community.
• Provide input to management and health strategies leadership staff on completing market goals and budgets.
• Manage community impact initiative projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement program with an employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Employee Resource Groups and a professional mentoring program.
• Access to Heart U, the Association’s national online university.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), with a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees; the amount increases based on seniority.
• 12 paid holidays per year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition assistance for education and career development related to current or potential future roles.

What This Job Offers

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