Intern, Social Events-Remote

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.

 

The Social Events Team at the American Heart Association is seeking a motivated and passionate Intern of Impact for the Spring 2025 semester. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the execution and fundraising efforts of some of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious events, all while contributing to the American Heart Association’s life-saving mission.

 

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. 

 

Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, including volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, public health research, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation. 

 

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 per week

Internship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25

Location: Remote

Salary: $23.00 per hour

 

About the Association’s Events:

• DC Heart Ball:An elegant black-tie gala bringing together over 500 of the region’s top medical, corporate, and community leaders. Featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions, this event aims to raise $1.35 million for the American Heart Association.
• An Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show:One of Washington’s most anticipated events, this luncheon and fashion show presented by Bloomingdale’s has been a tradition for over seven decades, raising $450,000 annually for heart health initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

• Assist with event-day logistics and execution, including attending the Heart Ball and Women’s Board Luncheon and Fashion Show.
• Research and solicit auction items from hotels, restaurants, and luxury brands.
• Use Greater Giving auction software to catalog and organize donations.
• Manage RSVP lists and oversee table seating arrangements.
• Maintain event websites and social media (Facebook, Instagram) with auction previews and updates.
• Assist in creating event collateral (invitations, programs, signage, etc.).
• Support special projects as assigned to help ensure the success of these high-profile events.

 

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in fundraising, event planning/management, and/or business-non-profit organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A detail-oriented, hardworking self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling administrative tasks such as mailings, office organization, and event logistics.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection & transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: November 8, 2024.

 

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