Business Development Coordinator, San Jose

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 part-time Business Development Coordinator in our San Jose office.

Under general supervision, coordinates activities and provides administrative, logistics and clerical support to ensure the effective operations of the Silicon Valley Division. Responsible for supporting Division campaigns and events, managing various databases, maintaining/ updating information and producing a variety of routine and special reports as scheduled. Position is housed in the San Jose, California office with responsibilities for participating in overall office coordination to ensure excellent service to internal and external customers.

Qualified applicants will have:

• Proficiency in database management and Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Office administration skills, including general clerical skills (e.g., filing, typing, copying, telephone etiquette and office operations).
• Prior special event management experience, basic webiste maintenance knowledge, design and desktop publishing skills would be helpful.
• Effective written communication skills, including skill in proof reading for grammar and spelling.
• Effective interpersonal and customer relations skills; ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to keep all work-related information confidential as necessary.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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. Visit and click benefits for more information.

EOE M/F/V/D

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. The work environment is primarily in an office environment but involves occasional work performed from remote locations for business meetings and occasional events which are outdoors.

Physical requirements include: sight, hearing, sitting, standing, bending, or squatting for most of the day; skills essential for successful communications include: communicating over the phone and in writing. Ability to interact and communicate with customers, and to clearly and concisely exchange ideas, facts and information. Ability to effectively plan and manage workflow, work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage project details with limited supervision. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds with the expectation that items in excess of 20 pounds would be broken down into smaller components or additional assistance is required before lifting. Ability to conceptualize, reason through problems, makes effective decisions and develops alternative solutions and provides excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with the American Heart Association's policies and procedures.