Executive Director - Westchester/Putnam/Fairfield

Join the American Heart Association and take your career on a Mission - to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The Founders Affiliate of the American Heart Association is recruiting to fill an Executive Director opening in our Purchase, NY office. This position will supervise the fundraising directors and have overall responsibility for raising $700,000 in net revenue for the fical year ending June of 2012. Essential Duties: ' Know, understand and communicate American Heart Association Mission and Programs to all customers. ' Responsible for the achievement of territory revenue and mission goals. ' Provides direct staff support to the Westchester and Fairfield Counties Board of Directors and volunteer groups. Encourage leadership of medical and non-medical volunteers in all phases of territory activities. ' Directly supervise the territories fundraising implementers. Responsible for the hiring, development, evaluation and management of that staff. ' Coordinate, implement, and manage own event fundraising activity as assigned. ' Manage and grow relationships with specific corporate partners as assigned to the ED. Oversee Management and growth of customer relationships assigned to all staff in the territory. ' Serves as the chief staff liaison between the territory and the Regional VP including maintaining effective communications with staff. ' Participate and serve as the AHA representative at community functions that will offer networking and visibility opportunities. ' Implements the Affiliate's Business Plan as relates to regional market activities. ' Prepare and oversee the regions operating budget. ' Performs other duties as may be required or requested by supervisor. Please review the experience section below to see if you meet the qualifications for this position. Attracting talented, committed employees means offering a competitive benefits package, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do. To apply for this position or to see other opportunities with the American Heart Association please visit www.heart.org/careers. We no longer accept mailed, faxed or e-mailed resumes. Please apply for positions directly through our website. Only those candidates deemed most qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted to interview. The American Heart Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and works to prohibit discrimination and to assure fair and uniform treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of Human Resources administration without regard to political or religious opinions or affiliations, membership or non-membership in employee organizations, age, sex, disability, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or any other non-merit factor.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ' Two to five years experience in fundraising or sales implementation reflecting an increasing responsibility in duties, management and objectives. ' Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, direct and supervise multiple staff in a team environment and in remote locations. ' Skills in oral and written communications, consultation, and comprehensive planning. ' Experience and understanding of volunteer recruitment, training and management. ' Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Region and to Affiliate or National meetings as requested. ' Ability to provide reliable transportation and maintain valid drivers license and minimum state required liability insurance. ' Ability and willingness to work irregular hours including attending evening and weekend meetings or events. ' Ability to work harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization. ' Ability to analyze and evaluate situations, make decisions and develop alternatives. ' Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication. ' Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Outlook. ' Satisfactory background checks including consumer credit, motor vehicle, and criminal history. ' Familiarity with Region's culture, community and local organizations. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience in management, sales or fund raising and volunteer development. Supervisory Responsibilities: May include: Dir. Heart Walk Dir. Heart Ball Dir. Go Red For Women Luncheon Office Administrative Support Staff