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 opportunity for a Part Time Editorial Assistant in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX . This position will be working 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

This role will manage the production process for Connections—the quarterly membership newsletter magazine that features news and articles from the 16 Scientific Councils. The Part Time Editorial Assistant will work with volunteers and AHA staff members to ensure the newsletter includes everything appropriate to make it comprehensive and noteworthy.

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 commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, 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

• Determining front articles, obtaining content and images, submitting them for science and editorial review

• Coordinating content for design, reviewing proofs, posting final versions online

• Creating bulk emails to send to all members and tracking all expenses.

• Work with the volunteers that work with the newsletter for each of the 16 scientific councils to ensure the appropriate and accurate information gets included in each quarterly newsletter.

Qualifications

Want to help get your resume to the top? Take a look at the experience we require:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in print marketing, design, and delivery

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, Word, Excel PPT and Outlook

• Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills

• Knowledge of managing budgets

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with staff and present to management effectively using excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Comfortable with ambiguity and strong attention to detail

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

• Photoshop and other design type of software experience

• Medical writing and/or editing

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field

Compensation & Benefits

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 competitive pay. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

• 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.

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.

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Posted Date 4 weeks ago (3/20/2025 12:38 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-14810

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time

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