Intern, Development & Community Events-Irving, TX

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.

Internship Overview

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 9/8/26-12/11/26
• Location: Hybrid
• Position: Intern must be based in Irving, TX or the immediate surrounding area
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes

• 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

• Work with Development Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support the fundraising campaigns in the Dallas area.
• Aid in pulling reports and data entry.
• Research company information for prospects.
• Communicate tasks with companies to keep them on event timeline.
• Find connections to lapsed companies which will include online research.
• Aid in Hands-only CPR events planning and day-of support of 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.
• Develop event collateral for events, including save the dates, invitations, event programs, and more.
• Work with Event Coordinators/Directors to execute Run of Show for core events.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, non-profit management, or event management.
• Experience with public speaking and engaging with the community in group settings and 1 on 1.
• Must be comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors).
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.
• 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 work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Basic Canva is a plus.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Required Equipment

• Reliable WiFi Connection
• Reliable Transportation

Minimum Availability

20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm. Some events take place in the evenings or on weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

• The American Heart Association invests in its people.
• Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

Professional Development

• You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
• Heart U 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.