Intern, Coordinator of Development & Community Events-Tampa Bay Area

American Heart Association • Tampa, FL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Internship Overview:
Time Commitment: 25 hours per week
Internship Duration: 9/8/26-12/11/2626
Location: 75% office and 25% remote in St. Petersburg office and Tampa Bay area for 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.

Requirements

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in hospitality, business, event planning,
• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills.
• Ability to interact professionally in a corporate, non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding communications and projects from inception through completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities with a strong attention to detail.
• Minimum availability 20hrs/wk, M-F; nights & weekends as needed for signature events.
• Required: Reliable Wi-Fi connection and reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-5pm.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Canva and Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Tampa Bay’s Signature events: Go Red for Women, Heart Ball, and Heart Walk
• Assist with silent auction preparation, including managing donation forms, taking item photos, and writing item descriptions
• Assist with day/night of event operations, including set up, breakdown, and sales and payments
• Participate in weekly logistics meetings to provide updates on assigned projects or tasks
• Opportunity to learn and be involved in event timeline tracking and vendor selection and contracting process
• Manage a volunteer database and respond to volunteer inquiries with upcoming opportunities
• Design or edit slide decks, one-page overview documents, and other supplemental event materials
• Assist with preparing and mailing external communications

Benefits

• Access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university
• Training and support locally and through our National Center
• Opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree