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.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

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. We will provide networking opportunities including connecting with our Executives. The program will also offer experience in the use of current business and development technologies. Interns will have the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization, further develop communication and presentation skills, sales skills and experience skills in team collaboration and customer service.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

• Time Commitment: 20-30 hours per week

• Internship Duration: Fall Semester

• In-person with some hybrid optional

RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of youth fundraising and education activities for the American Heart Association. Specific projects will include support for the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge programs in the Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

Some of the skills acquired include:

• Experience working with and managing volunteers

• Understanding of event logistic coordination

• Improved written and verbal communication skills

• Experience educating youth about the importance of healthy living

• Ability to provide excellent customer service over the phone and in person

• Experience working in a professional environment

Some of the activities included are:

• Supporting Youth Market Directors Day to day activities which include Customizing website Headquarters, social media posts and parent communication.

• Face to Face school visits with the focus of recruitment of new schools with a strong focus on Middle and High School market

• Relationship building with current volunteers. These volunteers are primarily principals, teachers, PE professionals, Superintendents, and survivor families

QUALIFICATIONS

• Reliable transportation to visit event locations to recruit new Middle and High Schools within the Twin Cities Metro area. (Dakota, Washington, Hennepin, Carver, Anoka and Ramsey counties)

• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills

• Ability to work professionally in corporate and non-profit environments

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs preferred.

• Minimum availably 20hrs/wk, Monday- Friday during with a range of 7:30-5:00.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

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

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

• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.

• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

• 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.

• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

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.

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.