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Development & Community Events Internship

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American Heart Association

American Heart Association

Development & Community Events Internship

Saint Louis, MO
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    OVERVIEW

    Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?

    Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? You bet!

    This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.

    WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION?

    Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. It's all part of interning for the American Heart Association- where you can combine professional growth with personal fulfillment.

    DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY EVENTS INTERNSHIP

    The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets of event planning and implementation, volunteer management, and community outreach. It will offer experience in the use of current business and development technologies, including the use of a computer and software applications. Our internships offer the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization, further develop communication and presentation skills, and experience skills in team collaboration and customer service.

    INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

    • Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

    • Internship Duration: Fall

    • Hybrid (includes some time at home, some at office, some at events)

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, programming and logistics for events including: Heart Walks, Heart Balls, and Go Red for Women Luncheons. Additional project opportunities from the Community Impact and Communications departments.

    TASKS COULD INCLUDE THINGS LIKE THE FOLLOWING:

    • Heart Walk Company and Team Coach Visits to provide fundraising strategies and tools for success. Virtual and in-person.

    • Assistance with pre-event planning, day of execution, and event wrap-up projects related to any of the events listed above.

    • Helping with follow up calls to confirm attendance at Social Events.

    • Work in conjunction with Communications for day-of event needs.

    • Working with Development & Community Impact teams on volunteer recruitment and management

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills

    • Ability to work professionally with colleagues and professional volunteers

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities

    • Meeting management and event management including set up, outlook invitations, copies, catering, logistics and meeting minutes

    • Knowledge of business letter writing format, style, and protocol

    • Intermediate use in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint

    • Basic knowledge of Canva, Animoto and Adobe Creative suite is a plus

    • Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm, with additional weekday evening events, and some weekend events, including Sat, Sept 24th for the Cleveland Heart Walk

    Required Equipment:

    • Laptop (the preference would be for interns to use their own equipment, and we only provision AHA equipment when necessary)

    • Reliable WiFi Connection

    The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

    At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

  • Industry
    Health, Wellness and Fitness
  • About Us

    The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

    Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

    The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.