Intern, Development & Community Events-Arlington, VA

American Heart Association•Arlington, VA

1d•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 specific internship is with the Development Team, supporting the Affair of the Heart and Heart Ball events. The intern will play a key role in driving the success of these campaigns by assisting with planning, execution, and follow-up. The Association offers resources for work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U, its corporate university, and local/National Center training and support. The #TheAHALife embodies a commitment to work-life harmonization and core values, allowing employees to thrive personally and professionally.

Requirements

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management.
Highly skilled with Canva.
Basic Adobe experience.
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 professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
Effective oral and presentation communication skills.
Proficient in multiple social media platforms.
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.
Basic knowledge of Canva.
Reliable transportation to and from Arlington, VA and occasionally off-site to other locations in Northern VA and DC.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning, coordinating, and executing pre-event logistics, and on-site event management for multiple community events.
Conduct pre-event outreach to attendees of social events and conduct follow-up calls to past and current coaches/captains, top fundraising participants, and survivors to support participation.
Assist with sponsor presentation preparation and gathering materials for sponsor follow-up after meetings, helping to maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Assist with pulling reports, data entry, and organizing event-related information to track progress and outcomes.
Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing printed materials, assembling thank-you cards, and organizing event supplies.