Non-Profit Business Operations Intern-Remote

Overview

Now is the time to join us and make a difference.  Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.  Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The Professional Education/Lifelong Learning team is looking for a part-time Intern interested in gaining administrative and technical support services experience in the AHA research awards process and day-to-day management services for investigators and their institutional grants and fiscal officers.  The selected candidate will conduct data quality reviews for the team and assist customers in understanding and interpreting AHA policies and procedures to ensure compliance with awards.

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 awards management. In this position, you will work closely with the Strategic Research Awards team to support the overall management of the strategic network awards (e.g., Strategically Focused Research Networks, Health Equity Research Networks, etc.  

 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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 (formally Twitter), and at heart.org.

 

Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/20/24 – 8/9/24
• Location: Remote position
• 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.
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management.
• 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.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Spreadsheet updates, file uploads, weekly reports, and tracking, manage email replies.
• Data entry processing for conference participants including updating presenter information and session details.
• Assist with conference support materials as needed, conference packing, professional credential research, conference reception logistics, coordination with outside vendors, inter-departmental logistics, and communications.
• Conducts data quality reviews to ensure the accuracy of information and payments for transferring and terminating awards, and documents findings to management.
• Assists management with special projects as needed/assigned. 

Qualifications

• Candidates who are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience handling projects preferred.
• Experience in research or grants administration with a funding organization or academic institution.
• Experience working with volunteers, particularly science volunteers.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to diverse audiences. 
• Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
• 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

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