Project Coordinator - Part Time

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  Part-Time Temporary Project Coordinator. This position offers individuals work experience in the growing field of e-commerce. In supporting the American Heart Association's online store, our project coordinator will get hands-on experience helping select product collections and designs, developing email marketing campaigns, and managing a website on the Shopify platform.

Position Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 9/2/25 – 6/30/26
• Remote position
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing coordination and administrative support for the assigned department or project. Responsible for tracking progress and preparing reports, distributing communications, scheduling, and other organizing efforts based on project assignments. Also, responsible for record keeping or other administrative duties.

• Coordinate and monitor project timelines while effectively communicating project needs and related information as required.
• Communicate with the team to organize and manage assigned projects/meetings. Coordinate and manage scheduling of project meetings, including identifying meeting availability, sending calendar invites, preparing agendas and presentation templates, and ensuring necessary materials and technology are in place to support efficient and productive meetings.
• Contributing to the review, refinement and finalization of designs and product collections.
• Ensuring professional marketing and shop presence by reviewing and proofing marketing materials, product descriptions and online store overall.
• Potential to create email marketing campaigns and/or set up products (product images, descriptions, pricing etc.) within our Shopify environment (dependent on qualifications).
• Working with vendors that support the store (customer service, product development, warehousing and fulfillment).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills, with high attention to detail (grammar, spelling, punctuation).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Strong project management skills to manage and hit deadlines while also proactively informing supervisor of expected delays.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Desire to work hard and learn new skills.
• Willingness to take advantage of the opportunity to take some ownership, think strategically and identify potential solutions when encountering challenges.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Canva and PowerPoint. Excel experience is a bonus.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate environment.
• Availability of 20 hrs./wk., M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.  For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.
• Required Equipment:
  • Reliable WiFi Connection

Compensation & Benefits

The expected pay is $23.00/Hour.  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;  eligibility 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 Association 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.This position not a match with your skills?  Click here to see other opportunities.

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