Intern, Social Events-Remote
Overview
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 as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
The Social Events Team at the American Heart Association is seeking a motivated and passionate Intern of Impact for the Spring 2025 semester. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the execution and fundraising efforts of some of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious events, all while contributing to the American Heart Association’s life-saving mission.
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.
Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, including volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, public health research, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your 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.
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Internship Overview:
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
Internship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25
Location: Remote
Salary: $23.00 per hour
About the Association’s Events:
DC Heart Ball :An elegant black-tie gala bringing together over 500 of the region’s top medical, corporate, and community leaders. Featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions, this event aims to raise $1.35 million for the American Heart Association.
An Affair of the Heart Luncheon and Fashion Show :One of Washington’s most anticipated events, this luncheon and fashion show presented by Bloomingdale’s has been a tradition for over seven decades, raising $450,000 annually for heart health initiatives.
Responsibilities
Assist with event-day logistics and execution, including attending the Heart Ball and Women’s Board Luncheon and Fashion Show .
Research and solicit auction items from hotels, restaurants, and luxury brands.
Use Greater Giving auction software to catalog and organize donations.
Manage RSVP lists and oversee table seating arrangements.
Maintain event websites and social media (Facebook, Instagram) with auction previews and updates.
Assist in creating event collateral (invitations, programs, signage, etc.
Support special projects as assigned to help ensure the success of these high-profile events.
Qualifications
Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in fundraising, event planning/management, and/or business-non-profit organizations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A detail-oriented, hardworking self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable handling administrative tasks such as mailings, office organization, and event logistics.
Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection & 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. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: November 8, 2024.
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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.
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.
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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 AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
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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