Overview:
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 of event planning and implementation, volunteer management, and community outreach.
It will offer experience in the use of current business and development technologies, including the use of a computer and software applications.
Our internships offer the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization, further develop communication and presentation skills, and experience skills in team collaboration and customer service.
Internship Overview:
Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
Internship Duration: Spring (January 16 – May 3)
Hybrid: work from home and in-person
Based in Anchorage, Alaska
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 additional training and support, locally.
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Responsibilities:
Internship Outcomes:
Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities and logistics support for the Anchorage and Fairbanks Go Red for Women, Alaska Heart Run & Fairbanks Heart Walk.
Work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Executive Directors to support event planning and logistics for ongoing campaigns.
Assistance with pre-event planning, day of execution, and event wrap-up projects.
Work within event support systems.
Develop collateral for events including save the dates, invitations, and programs.
Help with volunteer recruitment and management.
Qualifications:
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.
20hrs/week availability, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5:00pm.
Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation – This position will pay $23/hour.
Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.
That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
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.
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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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