Senior Director Charleston

American Heart Association What's your motivation? Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all part of working for the American Heart Association...where you can contribute professional growth with personal fulfillment. So if you're considering a rewarding career, consider the American Heart Association. We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Director to head up our Charleston, WV office to raise funds and lead the implementation of events and provide leadership support to staff. * Accountable for managing and overseeing the aggressive corporate sponsorship and fundraising goals for the market* Leads the planning, organizing, training, developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating of events for specific revenue generation, educational and communications activities * Adheres to AHA established best practices for events including timelines for activities and fundraising objectives, coaches and guides staff on processes and procedures including periodic evaluation of progress * Directs and oversees the recruitment, training, development and maintenance of a community based volunteer committee * Must be team oriented and have outstanding customer service and presentation skills* Provides leadership to market staff on events, daily activities, performance evaluations, goal setting and professional development * BA or BS degree or business/sales or related field* 2-5 years leadership experience in a non-profit fundraising or sales organization* Minimum of two to three years relevant work experience, including proven success in sales/fundraising, closing face to face sales* Ability to train, manage, guide, motivate staff and volunteers to achieve objectives * Ability to set aggressive goals with clients and staff * Ability to plan and work independently* Superior organizational and interpersonal and leadership skills * Excellent computer skills* Ability to travel and work flexible hoursAttracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, in a diverse and inclusive environment in which to learn and grow. And we do. Visit www.americanheart.org/careers for more information and to apply. No phone calls, please. EOE M/F/V/D