**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. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Senior Lead for Community Health with our National Center. The location of the selected candidate is **flexible and remote** . **This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity, current funding is through 6/30/2028.** The National Senior Community Health Lead for CKMH will be responsible for supporting the local execution of the CKMH (Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Health) initiative’s community strategies including managing a team of three Community Health Leads. This person will work collaboratively with the CKMH team, local markets, and others on the national Community Impact team to drive impact and ensure the goals of the CKMH initiative are met. The Community Health team for CKMH is responsible for engaging and supporting community organizations in CKMH markets in collaborating with clinical sites to address community needs. Expected pay range will be $110,00 to $120,000. 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 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 diversity, equity & inclusion, 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** + Represents community team in CKMH control hub. Works with the team to develop and drive strategies to achieve goals of the initiative and the organization broadly. Communicates progress to broader community health team and keeps regional and market leadership informed. + Leads the CKMH community team. Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and supporting CKMH team members. Identifies challenges team is facing and opportunities for improvement and works collaboratively to address them. + Collaborates with development colleagues to ensure funder deliverables are achieved and all reporting and accountability requirements are met. + Manages CKMH community budget and operations including collaboration with legal, finance, evaluation and other internal stakeholders. + Communicates with Regional and community teams regarding the work. Ensures collaboration with regional/local teams in reaching out to and/or working with CBO’s. + Develops resources, leads or facilitates training, and provides technical assistance to support staff and volunteers and to support the achievement of CKMH goals. + Participates in the National Community Health team and supports activities of the team to advance the mission of the Association. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or equivalent work experience + Five (5) to eight (8) years of the following experience: + Strong communication and leadership skills and demonstrated experience in team management, coalition building, volunteer management, or initiative management. + Demonstrated experience in policy, systems, or environmental change work focused on improving public health with a focus on reducing chronic disease. + Demonstrable consulting or advising experience, especially to colleagues over which there is no reporting relationship + Demonstrated ability to productively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment working toward common goals. + Advocating for strategies, projects and ideas to internal audiences and helping colleagues develop and achieve outcomes goals + Ability to strategically guide and put into practice nationally developed programs in a collaborative business environment **Preferred:** + Funded initiative management and donor relations + Budget management, reporting, and accountability to deliverables. **Compensation & Benefits** Expected pay range will be $110,00 to $120,000. 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; elgibility for an incentive program is 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.** **This position not a match with your skills?** Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities \#LI-Remote **Join our Talent Community!** Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events. **Posted Date** _6 hours ago_ _(2/13/2025 10:32 AM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2025-15281_ **_Job Category_** _Health Strategies_ **_Position Type_** _Full Time_