Intern, Development & Community Events-Uniontown, OH

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.

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our Development Team servicing Northeast Ohio. As an intern supporting our Heart Challenge (Heart Walk & Field Day) and Go Red for Women events, you will play a key role in driving the success of these impactful campaigns. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that contribute to the planning, execution, and follow-up of these life-saving initiatives.

 

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 weekInternship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25Location: Hybrid Position - Intern must be based in Akron/Canton, 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

• Event Planning & Support: Assist with the planning, coordinating, and executing pre-event logistics, on-site event management for Heart Challenge and Go Red for Women events.• Event Participant Outreach & Engagement: Conduct pre-event outreach to attendees of social events, conduct follow-up calls to past and current coaches/captains, top fundraising participants, and survivors to support participation.• Sponsor Support: Assist with sponsor presentation preparation and gathering materials for sponsor follow-up after meetings, helping to maintain relationships with key stakeholders.• Data & Reporting: Assist with pulling reports, data entry, and organizing event-related information to track progress and outcomes.• Administrative Support: Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing printed materials, assembling thank-you cards, and organizing event supplies.• Hands-Only CPR Events: Support the planning and execution of Hands-Only CPR demonstrations, helping promote our mission of creating a world of healthier lives.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, nonprofit fundraising, or event management • Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.• 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, written and presentation communication skills.• Basic knowledge of Canva.• 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.• 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 sponsorsh