Intern, Development & Community Events-New York City
NEW YORK, NYPosted 25 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from American Heart Association
Job overview
The Intern, Development & Community Events role at American Heart Association supports key fundraising events like Heart Challenge and Heart Ball, contributing to impactful health campaigns.
Responsibilities and impact
The intern will assist in planning, executing, and following up on fundraising events, manage communications with donors and vendors, support volunteer coordination, and handle data and marketing materials to promote campaigns.
Compensation and benefits
The internship pays $23.00 per hour, offers professional development through Heart U and mentoring programs, and provides access to healthcare benefits including Teladoc and Employee Assistance Program.
Experience and skills
Candidates should be seniors or graduate students in business-related fields with fundraising focus, comfortable with vendor outreach, event planning experience, proficient in social media, Microsoft Office, and Canva, and able to work 20-25 hours weekly.
Career development
The internship offers hands-on experience in a non-profit environment, opportunities to explore career paths in health organizations, and access to extensive training and mentoring programs.
Work environment and culture
The company culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and values employees as reflected in their #TheAHALife initiative and guiding values.
Company information
American Heart Association is a longstanding non-profit dedicated to reducing cardiovascular disease since 1924, focusing on health breakthroughs and community impact.
Team overview
The intern will work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership within the New York City market team.
Job location and travel
This is a hybrid position requiring the intern to be based in or near New York City, with remote work options supported by reliable WiFi.
Application process
Applicants must apply by April 4, 2025, providing necessary documentation and meeting eligibility requirements including legal work authorization in the US.
Unique job features
The internship is unique for its focus on impactful health campaigns, use of advanced event support systems like Luminate and Tableau, and integration with a national corporate university for training.
Company overview
The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. They generate revenue through donations, fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, and the sale of educational materials and certifications. Founded in 1924, the AHA has played a pivotal role in advancing cardiovascular research, establishing guidelines for heart health, and advocating for public health policies. Their mission is to improve heart health and reduce deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize experience or coursework in event planning, fundraising, and community engagement, highlighting any familiarity with non-profit organizations and volunteer coordination.
Showcase skills in communication, vendor outreach, and proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms, as these are critical for supporting events like Heart Challenge and Heart Ball.
Apply through multiple channels such as the American Heart Association's corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet the application deadline of April 4, 2025.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Development Team or Event Coordination division at the American Heart Association. Use ice breakers like commenting on their recent event successes or asking about their experience with the Heart Challenge campaign to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'fundraising activities,' 'event planning,' 'volunteer management,' 'vendor outreach,' 'Luminate,' and 'Tableau' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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