Overview

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association’s annual benefit, Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction, is widely recognized as a premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats and our distinguished guests gather to play and bid in our Nation’s Capital. This distinctive event is a four-day celebration of exceptional food and wine and raises $1.5 million annually for the American Heart Association.

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.

Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, such as event planning, donor outreach, project management, and research.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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 training and support locally and through our National Center.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/16/2024 – 5/17/2024
• Salary: $23.00 per hour
• Intern must be based in Arlington, Virginia, or the immediate surrounding area.

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about volunteer and committee management.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Assistance with pre-event planning, day of execution, and event wrap-up projects related to the Heart’s Delight 4-day event in May 2024.
• Assist in the writing and editing of communications and graphic design for events, including the Heart’s Delight 2024 Auction catalog.
• Research and solicit for auction donations from hotels, restaurants, luxury brands, etc. and travel to pick up donated items.
• Enter and maintain event data including donor information, payments and event information into organizations data management system.
• Assist in the writing and editing of the Heart’s Delight 2024 Auction catalog.
• Support volunteer recruitment and management for event days.
• Outreach to congressional members and staff for event attendance.
• Participate in weekly team meetings. As needed, special projects will be assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must:

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have an interest in event planning, food, wine, travel, advocacy/political science, and nonprofits.
• Be able to travel to our Arlington office (walking distance from the Ballston Metro.
• Be comfortable with administrative tasks, such as printing jobs, mailings and office organizationof event supplies.
• Be detail oriented and creative.
• Basic knowledge of Canva and/or Wordpress is a plus.
• Able to attend Heart’s Delight event from May 8 – 11 th , 2024
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Reliable personal transportation a plus.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• 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.

Apply Today:

So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

A cover letter is recommended to explain why an internship in public health at the American Heart Association appeals to you.

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, 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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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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.