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.

Our Little Rock development team is seeking an intern to support our community events including Heart Walk, Go Red for Woman, Heart Ball, and the Sweetheart Campaign. Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, including volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation.

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 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 week
• Internship Duration: 1/21/25 – 5/2/25

• Hybrid position –remote with some in office work. Intern must be based in Little Rock, AR 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:

• Communicating with companies and vendors to keep them on Heart Walk and Heart Ball timelines
• Support programming for the Sweetheart campaign.
• Assist with pulling reports and data entry
• Update company historical grids
• Research company information for prospects
• Volunteer recruitment and management for all core campaigns and cultivation events.
• Assist with Hands-only CPR events
• Planning and day-of support of company kick-offs, rally days, or company fundraising events (gather materials, assist with set up, and provide support and assistance during the event)
• Assist Development Directors in gathering requested materials from companies as follow up for company meetings
• Helping with follow-up calls and reaching out to prospects.
• Organize databases and collateral for events.
• Help to find connections to lapsed companies which will include online research
• Assisting administrative staff with tasks such as printing, collating, thank you cards, etc.

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.
• Basic experience with graphic design along with basic Canva experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi connection & reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs./wk., M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm, with additional weekday evening events, and some weekend events TBD.
• 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process and to perform essential functions of this internship. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close November 8, 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.
• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

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So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.