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

American Heart Association • St. Petersburg, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Heart Association's Internship Program provides college students with hands-on experience in various facets of a non-profit, voluntary health organization. The Association offers resources to help maintain work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U, an award-winning corporate university, and local/national training and support. The #TheAHALife embodies a commitment to work-life harmonization and core values where employees can thrive personally and professionally. This internship offers an opportunity to gain practical job skills, explore a career path with a reputable organization, and complete an internship that enriches academic, professional, and personal life by making a difference.

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.
• 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

• Event Logistics Support for 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

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to Heart U, national online university with over 100,000 resources
• Opportunity to participate in Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern