Intern, Development & Community Events-Dayton, OH

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 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. 

 

The Dayton, Ohio, team is seeking an intern to support developing and implementing fundraising activities, programming, and logistics for events including Heart Walks, Field Days, and volunteerism.

 

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: 5/20/24-5/3/24
• Location: Intern must be based in Dayton, OH or the immediate surrounding area.
• 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:

• Heart Walk Company and Team Coach Visits to provide fundraising strategies and tools for success. Virtual and in-person.
• Assistance with pre-event planning, day of execution, and event wrap-up projects related to any of the events listed above.
• Helping with follow-up calls and reach-outs to prospects
• Assist with Letter of Intent and Attachment A creation/processing
• Assist with Hands-only CPR events
• Assisting administrative staff with tasks such as printing, collating, thank you cards, etc.

Qualifications

• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work professionally with colleagues and professional volunteers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Experience with public speaking in small and large groups.
• Meeting management and event management including set up, outlook invitations, copies, catering, logistics and meeting minutes
• Knowledge of business letter writing format, style, and protocol
• Intermediate use in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of Canva is a plus
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection & Reliable 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 April 12, 2024.

 

The American Heart Association invests in its people.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

 

• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

 

 

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