Intern, Development & Community Events-Irving, TX

American Heart Association • Irving, TX

3d • 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. This internship is with the Irving, TX Development Team, supporting the Go Red for Women and Heart Ball events. The intern will play a key role in driving the success of these campaigns through tasks related to planning, execution, and follow-up. The Association offers resources for work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U (corporate university) and local/National Center training and support. The #TheAHALife embodies a commitment to work-life harmonization and core values for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, non-profit management, or event management.
• Experience with public speaking and engaging with the community in group settings and 1 on 1.
• Must be comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors).
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.
• 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 work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Reliable WiFi Connection & Reliable Transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Some events take place in the evenings or on weekends.
• 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 Canva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Development Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support fundraising campaigns in the Dallas area.
• Assist with pulling reports and data entry.
• Research company information for prospects.
• Communication tasks with companies to keep them on event timeline.
• Help to find connections to lapsed companies which will include online research.
• Assist with Hands-only CPR events.
• Planning and day-of support of events (gather materials, assist with set up, and provide support and assistance during the event).
• Assist Development Directors in gathering requested materials from companies as follow-up for company meetings.
• Develop event collateral for events, including save the dates, invitations, event programs, and more.
• Work with Event Coordinators/Directors to execute Run of Show for core events.

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