Start! Walk Director, Bowling Green

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 Start! Heart Walk Director in our Bowling Green office.Accountable for the implementation of the Start! Heart Walk and the Start! Cause in the Bowling Green and surrounding areas to meet and exceed the aggressive 2008 event goal. Builds relationships with companies, customers, sponsors and donors. Works with volunteer committees related to event activities. Tracks progress and reports to Senior Director to ensure goals are met and best practices are adhered to. * Accountability for the implementation of events based on nationally established best practices for the Heart Walk and Start! program * Develops written plans including timetables, volunteer and staff responsibilities, income goals and expense budgets and seeks review and approval from Senior Director * Builds positive strategic business relationships with key decision makers in the defined market * Implements a 3 year Walk/Start! business plan to maximize revenue and build the start! brand identity * Responsible for recognition of volunteers * Reports on progress to affiliate management team as needed * Willingness and ability to travel throughout the market, the affiliate and to the national center as needed * Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed around event schedules* Ability to travel 4 days/week (limited to no overnight traveling) nights and weekends as needed * Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years experience in management of special events fundraising, sales, marketing and public relations functions * Ability to close face to face sales and sponsorships * Ability to show proven success with achieving sales/fundraising goals* Strong volunteer recruitment and management skills, demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and motivation to business and social leaders * Excellent planning, organizational and follow-up skills * Demonstrated professional and mature interaction with other staff and leadership volunteers, sponsors, donors and others to engage them toward the achievement of event goals * Strong computer skills, proficient with MS Office suite * Excellent verbal and written communication skills Attracting 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.orgcareers and click "benefits" for more information.EOE M/F/V/D