Intern, Development & Community Events-Knoxville, TN

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our Development Team, specifically on the Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction team. As an intern supporting the Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction, you will play a key role in driving the success of this impactful campaign. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that contribute to the planning, execution of the multi-million dollar campaign. 

 

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 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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs. 

Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 25 hours per weekInternship Duration: 1/26/26-5/1/26Location: Knoxville, TN Office Salary: $23.00 per hour
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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.
• 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

Event Planning & Support:

• Assist with the planning, coordinating, and executing pre-event logistics, and on-site event management for the 2026 Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction, as well as other pre–Heart’s Delight events (chair reception, Champagne event, wine dinners, etc.)

 

Event Outreach & Engagement:

• Assist with the researching and outreach to prospective in-kind donors for event items (i.e. awards, gifts, photographers, auction items, etc.)

 

Sponsor Support:

• Assist with sponsor presentation preparation and gathering materials for sponsor follow-up after meetings, helping to maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Assist with the creation of sponsorship PowerPoints in Canva that will be displayed on screen during the event.

 

Data & Reporting:

• Assist with pulling reports, data entry, and organizing event-related information to track progress and outcomes for the Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction

 

Administrative Support:

• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing printed materials, writing thank-you cards to donors and sponsors and organizing event supplies.
• Other additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management.
• 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.
• Proficiency across 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, PowerPoint, and Canva.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
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