Event Planning Director

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. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Event Planning Director based in Portland, Oregon. This is a hybrid position, requiring the ideal candidate to work from our Portland office at least one day per week (daily during peak periods) and travel locally for on-site visits related to venue selection, event planning, and execution. Under broad supervision, this position is responsible for effectively developing, planning, managing and implementing events aligned with the division’s fundraising campaigns to ensure overall success of division revenue, health impact and volunteer engagement goals. This includes independently managing all aspects of event planning and execution including engaging, organizing and managing internal and external partners, proactively assessing and eva...