Intern, Development & Community Events-Orlando, Florida

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. As an intern supporting our Heart Ball, Hard Hats with Heart and Leaders of Impact, 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. 

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: 
• Internship Duration: 9/8-12/5
• Location:Hybrid - Intern must be based in Orlando, FL, 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.
• 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

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Support peer-to-peer fundraising efforts by helping volunteers set and reach fundraising goals
• Assist with donor recognition efforts and stewardship activities, including thank-you mailings and special touches
• Help the Development Director coordinate donor communications strategies (e.g., lapsed donors, recurring donors)
• Assist with the solicitation and organization of in-kind donations for events (e.g., auction items, event materials)
• Track and analyze fundraising efforts to inform and improve future development strategy
• Conduct research on potential donors and grant opportunities, including assisting with proposals, reports, and deadline tracking

Sponsor & Stakeholder Support

• Help prepare sponsor presentations and assemble materials for follow-up communications
• Support relationship management with key stakeholders and sponsors through thoughtful outreach and logistics support
• Gain experience in public speaking by supporting presentations to sponsors, volunteers, and community groups

Event Planning & Community Engagement

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing logistics for fundraising and cultivation events.
• Provide day-of and follow-up support for community events including health fairs and Hands-Only CPR demonstrations
• Conduct pre-event outreach and follow-up calls to event attendees, top fundraisers, survivors, and volunteers to drive participation and engagement
• Assist with variety of auction event preparation and logistics. 

Administrative & Reporting Support

• Assist with administrative tasks including preparing printed materials, organizing event supplies, and assembling thank-you cards
• Support data entry, report pulling, and organization of event-related data to track progress and outcomes
• Offer ideas and feedback to the Development Director for donor engagement and fundraising innovation

Qualifications

• Senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, fundraising, or event planning.
• Experience or strong interest in fundraising, promotions, sales, or event coordination.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication and comfort with both one-on-one and group interactions.
• Strong oral and presentation communication skills; comfortable engaging with community leaders, volunteers, and sponsors.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Basic working knowledge of Canva preferred.
• Comfortable with or interested in developing public speaking skills through donor and community engagement.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection and 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 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: August 1, 2025.

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 an 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.

Apply Today: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.

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