Project Coordinator

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 opportunity for a Temporary Project Coordinator in our St. Petersburg office located in St. Petersburg, FL
. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing coordination and administrative support for assigned departments or projects. This role will be responsible for preparing and distributing communications, scheduling, volunteer responsibilities and other organizing efforts based on project assignments. This position will also support operational budget and expense processing, record keeping or other administrative duties as needed.

This is a temporary, office-based position reporting to our St. Petersburg, FL office 5 days per week.

The position is budgeted at $25/hr, and is scheduled to end on or before June 30, 2026.

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.

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• Coordinate and monitor project timelines while effectively communicating project needs and related information as required.
• Communicate with team to organize and manage assigned projects/events. May coordinate staff, volunteers vendors, etc. to support assigned projects. May support on-site set-up and logistics for meetings.
• Utilize Association systems and software efficiently and competently to complete duties/projects.
• Provides coworkers, volunteers, and vendors with excellent customer service responding to requests in a timely manner and adhering to deadlines as appropriate.

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Canva.
• Intermediate skills with MS Office programs, typing and filing.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects from beginning to end, simultaneously without supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, be flexible in scheduling tasks, and manage time effectively.
• Good written and verbal communications skills

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 through annual salary planning 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. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees…