Intern, Development & Event Planning

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

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.

Our Salt Lake City team is seeking an intern to support the Heart Challenge event campaign. Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, including volunteer recruitment and management, community Event Planning, community partner networking, and program development and implementation.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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.

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. 

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: Summer (May 20 – August 9)
• Hybrid: work from home and in-person
• Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Compensation: $23/hour

Responsibilities:

Assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities and logistics support for the Heart Challenge Campaign for the Salt Lake City, Utah market.

• Work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Executive Directors to support Event Planning and logistics of the Heart Walk event.
• Assistance with pre-Event Planning, day of execution, and event wrap-up projects.
• Work within event support and data systems such as Event.Gives.
• Develop collateral for events including social media graphics, programs, event signage, and more.
• Help with volunteer recruitment and management.

Desired 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.
• Basic knowledge of Canva.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
• 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.

The job application window is expected to close April 26, 2024.

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.

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 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.

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