Community Impact Director
Company: American Heart Association
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular
disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To
overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this
progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our
movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier
future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make
with us. We are currently hiring a Community Impact Director in
Syracuse, NY area. The Director will lead the implementation of
health impact goals within the Central New York market (Cayuga,
Cortland, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Chenango,
Delaware, Schuyler, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chemung), with an
emphasis on high blood pressure, nutrition security, CPR/AED
education, tobacco/vaping prevention, and women’s
health—prioritizing outreach in diverse communities. The
Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life
harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To
help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our
award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training
and support, locally. TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of
life, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive
environment, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding
Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the
American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram,
Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities: Lead and/or support collective impact
campaigns by collaborating with diverse community partners to
address local health needs. Develop and implement strategies to
eliminate health disparities using proven Policies, Systems, and
Environmental (PSE) change approaches. Focus on key health
priorities such as high blood pressure, nutrition security, CPR/AED
education, tobacco/vaping prevention, and women’s health to drive
meaningful and measurable community health improvements. Develop
and execute cross-functional quality improvement strategies to
improve hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol management. Ensure
measurable outcomes that drive improved patient care and overall
market performance. Identify and assist in recruiting diverse
volunteers to drive meaningful engagement to advance key health
priories, serve in leadership roles on the market board of
directors and event executive leadership teams. Work with internal
staff partners to ensure population health strategies are
integrated into development, communications and marketing,
advocacy, and healthcare quality improvement activities. Work with
internal staff partners, and volunteers to identify and secure
grants and sponsorships that fund key health priorities. May
participate in an array of community initiatives and represent the
organization at community gatherings, events, or forums. LI-CS1
Qualifications Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look
at the experience we require: A minimum of 3 years of experience in
community/public health, including running health promotion or
educational programs. Validated experience working with diverse
community health issues across varying acculturation levels and
socio-economic groups. Strong ability to recruit, mobilize, and
lead volunteers. Demonstrated critical thinking skills for
assessing local market environments and resources to successfully
implement programs. Ability to handle large projects and events,
ensuring adherence to deadlines. Experience collaborating in a
multi-disciplinary team environment, influencing team members
without supervisory authority. Willingness to travel locally up to
75%; requires access to reliable transportation at all times.
Periodic overnight travel could be required. Ability to lift and/or
move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that
heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or
requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting
and/or moving. Must have at least basic knowledge and
skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office. Here are some of the
preferred experience and skills we are seeking: Experience working
with multicultural communities preferred. Knowledge of the social
determinants of health (SDOH) as it relates to behavior
modification through self-care activities and policy/system-wide
changes. Familiarity with local health systems and relationships
with hospitals, health clinics, and Federally Qualified Health
Centers (FQHC's) preferred. A University/College degree; a Master’s
degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Compensation &
Benefits Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $64,400 to
$82,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic
differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart
Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted
range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here
are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards
& Benefits to see more details. Compensation – Our goal is to
ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly
review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving
success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the
type of position. Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits
including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance,
along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer
match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to
employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program,
employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical
consultation. Professional Development – You can join one of our
many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our
professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s
national online university, with more than 100,000 resources
designed to meet your needs and busy schedule. Work-Life
Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a
minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days
will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total
of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off
at the end of the year. Tuition Assistance - We support the career
development of all employees. This program provides financial
assistance to employees who wish to further their education and
career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or
for potential future positions in the organization. The American
Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of
trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the
AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in
science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The
greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our
mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer,
healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national
origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to
ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared
impact across a diverse set of backgrounds. In accordance with
local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with
arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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Category Health Strategies Position Type Full Time
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