The American Heart Association is a leading voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. They are seeking an intern to support their Development Team in Irving, TX, specifically for the Go Red for Women and Heart Ball events, contributing to planning, execution, and follow-up of impactful campaigns.
Responsibilities
Work with Development Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support the fundraising campaigns in the Dallas area
Assist with pulling reports and data entry
Research company information for prospects
Communication tasks with companies to keep them on event timeline
Help to find connections to lapsed companies which will include online research
Assist with 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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm. Some events take place in the evenings or on weekends
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
Preferred
Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising
Basic Canva is a plus
Benefits
Access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university
Training and support locally and through our National Center
Opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
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
Join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program
Welcome to the American Heart Association’s movement to change the future of health and be the progress that ensures longer, healthier lives for all.
