Intern, Development & Community Events-The Woodlands, TX or immediate surrounding area
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: The Woodlands, TX or immediate surrounding area
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Internship Outcomes: Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment, 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 staff and volunteers to support fundraising campaigns.
The focus is on increasing participation and engagement in the Heart Walk, Heart Ball, and Go Red for Women events.
Aid in external visits, calls, and emails to help with recruitment, engagement, management, and stewardship of current and prospective donors and volunteers.
Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support.
Assist with pre-campaign planning, day of event execution, and post-campaign wrap-up projects.
Aid in 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.
Aid in administrative tasks such as preparing printed materials, assembling thank-you cards, and organizing event supplies.
Qualifications
Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, marketing, event planning, public relations, or a related field are preferred.
Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
Experience with public speaking and engaging with the community.
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, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Canva.
Experience in SharePoint is a plus.
Required Equipment
Reliable WiFi Connection.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: July 17, 2026.
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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.
Application
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