• Job Description

  Req#: 11634

  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.

  We have an exciting opportunity for an intern to work closely with the Development Team to assist in the implementation of a sustainable culture of health within the diverse & vulnerable communities in the Tampa Bay community. Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, to include volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, 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 additional training and support, locally.

  #TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & 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, Twitter, and at heart.org.

  Internship Overview:

  • Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
  • Internship Duration: 1/16/24 - 5/3/24
  • Hybrid position bsased in Tampa Bay or 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:

  • Work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Executive Director to support event planning and logistics.
  • Create promotional material for volunteer meetings, sponsorship, and stewardship of local donors.
  • Assist with organization and communication coordination for Leaders of Impact Campaign and Executive Leadership Team Meetings.
  • Develop relationships with Auction Volunteers to help procure items for the 2024 Heart Ball and 2024 Go Red for Women Luncheon, learning to lead through influence rather than authority.
  • Prospecting and new business lead generation.

  Qualifications

  • Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to work professionally in corporate and non-profit environments.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
  • Strong leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
  • Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
  • 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.
  • Ability/willingness to travel across the Tampa Bay for events; have a means of reliable transportation
  • Minimum availability of 25 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
  • Monday availability preferred in order to attend team meetings.
  • 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.
  • Required Equipment:
    • Reliable WiFi Connection

  Compensation & Benefits

  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.

  The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

  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.This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.

  EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

  #AHAWAYUP, #LI-DNP

• About the company

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