Event Planning Coordinator - $22 to $31.5 per HOUR

The American Heart Association (AHA), founded in 1924, is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular diseases and promoting heart health across the United States. The organization relies on passionate individuals to join its mission, pushing forward on important health challenges and ensuring a healthier future for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or physical and cognitive abilities. The culture at AHA, known as #TheAHALife, promotes work-life balance, values every employee, and encourages professional and personal thriving through comprehensive resources including Heart U, the Association's award-winning corporate university. The position plays a vital role in supporting the development team with fundraising events, ensuring seamless event logistics, and managing event-related data. • Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent • at least three years of experience in administrative work, project coordination, and/or event management systems • experience in event planning, organizing, consultation, and event management preferred • proficient in web conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams • must have intermediate skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel • ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of staff, volunteers, and the public • diplomatic, self-motivated, resourceful, considerate, tactful • willingness to work in an atmosphere requiring flexibility and change • skilled in report preparation and proofreading • access to reliable transportation at all times • must pass a background check • must be at least 18 years old • ability to transport materials to and from meetings and events • ability to and/or move large objects with assistance if needed • periodic local travel up to 20% • requires access to reliable transportation at all times