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8 people are interested
Communications Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Hope Heart Institute
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8 people are interested
The Hope Heart Institute is looking for a communications volunteer!
Who We Are:
Founded in 1959 by Dr. Lester Sauvage, The Hope Heart Institute is a Bellevue-based non-profit committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to delivering prevention research and education to those in the Northwest who are at risk or have been impacted by cardiovascular disease. The Hope focuses on risk-reduction and prevention through nutrition, exercise and wellness education. The Hope makes heart disease more beatable, treatable and preventable.
We carry out our mission through education programs such as Kids Take Heart, Youth Take Heart, Women Take Heart, and community partnership programs.
Volunteer Description:
The majority of this position will be working with The Hope’s Communications Director with some overlap into Public Relations. Major responsibilities include:
- Assist with special projects and social media tasks
- Provide internal and external communications
- Develop marketing collateral (Web content, brochures, etc.)
- Maintain an understanding and commitment to The Hope Heart Institute’s mission
- Provide feedback and direction to supervisor and other staff members
What We Are Looking For:
- Flexible, adaptable and open to a variety of experiences.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Excellent verbal, organizational and writing skills
- Excellent computer skills with experience in social media and Microsoft Office
- Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills
- Knowledge of desktop publishing programs is a plus (including Adobe, Photoshop, and WordPress)
- Must have the following skills and a writing sample to share with the organization
Schedule: 2 days a week (M, T, or TH) for 3 hours; preferably morning
Location: Bellevue Office and/or work from home
Interests: Please send a cover letter and resume to Jaclyn Ng at: jng@hopeheart.org. Applications reviewed immediately.
More opportunities with The Hope Heart Institute
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Hope Heart Institute
Location:
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or affected by - cardiovascular disease.
Description
Heart Disease. It's the No. 1 killer of Americans, taking more lives than the next five causes of death combined. One person in this country dies of heart disease every 33 seconds. Men, women, children - everyone is vulnerable.
But there is Hope. The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or affected by - cardiovascular disease.
Overview
- A 501(c)3 non-profit cardiovascular research and education institute
- Founded in 1959 by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Lester Sauvage, M.D.
- Named for legendary entertainer and benefactor Bob Hope, whose close friend Bing Crosby suffered from heart disease
Education
- Kids Take Heart: hands-on health curriculum for 3-5th graders targeting anatomy, fitness, nutrition, stress and goal-setting
- Youth Take Heart: science curriculum targeting 6-8th graders in partnership with the University of Washington and MESA. Curriculum focuses on heart anatomy, the causes of cardiovascular disease, heart-healthy nutrition and physical activity, and biotechnological solutions for repairing damaged heart and vascular tissue
- Teen Take Heart: high school science curriculum in development with Seattle University. Aims to promote wellness and prevent cardiovascular disease through in-class instructional and kit-based lessons. In addition, students are coached to lead outreach events and provide health-related resources to their community
- Heart Restart: outreach focusing on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and the importance of knowing CPR and AEDs for all populations with a specific focus on SCA in athletes
- Women Take Heart: program serving women, who have more deaths and disabilities due to heart attacks than men, by providing screenings, presentations, and education on heart-healthy lifestyles that is applicable to the whole family
- Business Take Heart: engaging program that reaches businesses with a variety of health challenges that are geared toward encouraging healthy habits
Notable Achievements
- Founder Dr. Sauvage pioneered coronary artery bypass graft surgery, revolutionizing cardiac care around the world.
- Hope Health Publications are the most widely-read health publications in the world, reaching more than a million people each month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200Bellevue, WA 98004
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2016
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Social Media / Blogging
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 months or more