Intern, Development & Community Events-Richmond/Central Virginia

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

We are committed to providing a meaningful learning experience and nurturing young talent who can contribute to our mission – ‘To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives’. This internship provides a rewarding experience with experience in a professional work environment where professional skills can be developed. Interns have the opportunity to observe, assist, and learn about the work done at AHA. They will learn hands-on field development and support signature events and campaigns including Heart Month, CycleNation, Go Red for Women, Heart Ball, and community impact work

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.

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.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

Internship Overview:

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours

Internship Duration: 1/21/25-5/2/25

Location: Richmond, VA/Central Virginia region- Must be able to work in office Glen Allen, VA office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and attend local American Heart Association Events

Salary: $23.00 per hour

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

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 and projects related to events within the market.

Develop collateral for events and mission related materials including save the dates, invitations, and programs.

Help with social media planning for local events.

Working alongside Volunteers to support a committees related to core campaigns.

Help with volunteer recruitment and management.

Donor stewardship.

Assistance with community outreach and events.

Help with Spring Auction including organizing and displaying auction items, creating auction marketing collateral, photographing auction items and packages.

Qualifications

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in fundraising, event planning/management, and/or business-non-profit organizations.

Comfortable making cold calls to donors and potential supporters.

Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.

Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment.

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

Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canva.

Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi Connection.

Ability/willingness to travel locally; have a means of reliable transportation.

Minimum availability of 20 hrs./wk., M-F between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: November 8, 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.

Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

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 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

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. Were committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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Posted Date 51 minutes ago (10/2/2024 3:59 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-14425

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time