Intern, Development & Community Events-Northeast Ohio

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 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 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.

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 training and support locally and through our National Center.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/20/24 – 8/9/24
• Hybrid (includes some time at home and some at the office on Mondays). Must live in the Northeast Ohio 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 board 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.

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Heart Walk company coordination including coach huddles, fundraising initiatives, and walker recruitment.
• 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 and outreach to prospective companies and coaches.
• Solicitation to secure gift cards and raffle items.
• Assisting administrative staff with tasks such as printing, thank you cards, event logistics, etc.

• Juniors, Seniors or Graduate students with an interest in fundraising and/or non-profit organizations. Previous fundraising experience is a plus.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally with colleagues and professional volunteers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment handling 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 of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate use of Canva
• Required Equipment:
• Reliable WiFi Connection
• Dependable transportation
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm, with additional weekday evening events, and some weekend events TBD.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

The job application window is expected to close April 12, 2024.

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?

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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