Intern, Development & Community Events-Sacramento, CA
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 hours per week
Internship Duration: 9/8/26-12/11/26
Location: Hybrid in Sacramento, CA (some work in office/home office and travel to local external meetings and events)
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
Assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities and administrative support for the Sacramento/Stockton-Modesto market.
Work with staff and volunteers to support fundraising campaigns.
The focus is on Heart Walk campaign and increasing participation and engagement with the Sacramento and Stockton-Modesto Heart & Stroke Walk events.
Conduct external visits, calls and emails to help with recruitment, engagement, management, and stewardship of current and prospective donors and volunteers.
Aid in the development and updating of marketing materials for campaigns including save the dates, invitations, social media posts, volunteer rosters, and other needed collateral to assist in campaign promotion.
Assist with volunteer management including prepping for and attending externally facing meetings (both in-person and virtual).
Conduct prospect research to generate new leads and compile information for fundraising campaigns.
Qualifications
Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, or event management.
Must be comfortable with outreach (phone calls & emails to current and prospective participants).
Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong proficiency in Canva.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
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.
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 Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.