Intern, Development & Community Events-Akron​/Canton, OH

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. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our Development Team servicing Northeast Ohio. As an intern supporting our Heart Challenge Team in leading the Northeast Ohio and Wayne County Heart Walk events. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that contribute to the planning, execution, and follow-up of these life-saving initiatives.

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: 25 hours per week

* Internship Duration: 1/26/26-5/1/26

* Location:

Hybrid position - Intern must be based in Akron/Canton, OH, or the immediate surrounding area.

* Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

* Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.

* Opportunity to 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

* Event Planning & Support:

* Assist with the planning, coordinating, and executing pre-event logistics, on-site event management for the Heart Walk events.

* Event Participant Outreach & Engagement:

* Conduct pre-event outreach to attendees, conduct follow-up calls to past and current coaches/captains, top fundraising participants, and survivors to support participation.

* Sponsor Support:

* Assist with sponsor presentation preparation and gathering materials for sponsor follow-up after meetings, helping to maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

* Data & Reporting:

* Work within event support systems such as Luminate and Tableau to help manage data entry and run reports.

* Administrative Support:

* Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing printed materials, assembling thank-you cards, and organizing event supplies.

* Hands-Only CPR Events:

* Support the planning and execution of Hands-Only CPR demonstrations, helping promote our mission of creating a world of healthier lives.

* Assist with 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.

Qualifications

* Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, or event management

* Must be comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors).

* Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.

* 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 MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Canva.

* Required Equipment:
Must have reliable transportation and 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close:
February 13, 2026.

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