Intern, Development & Community Events-Estero, FL Area

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our Development Team. As an intern supporting the Southwest Florida Heart Walk and Heart Ball campaigns, you will play a key role in driving the success of these impactful campaigns. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that contribute to the planning, execution, and follow-up of these life-saving initiatives.

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: 20-25 hours per week Internship Duration: 5/18/26-8/21/26

Location:

Hybrid Position. Must be located in the Estero, FL 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

* Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support for the Southwest Florida market.
• Work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support the following fundraising campaigns:
Lee County Heart Walk, Collier County Heart Walk and Southwest Florida Heart Ball.
• Assistance with pre-campaign planning and tasks supporting sponsor and company management.
• Execute external calls and emails to donors, volunteers, and 3rd party vendors.
• Work within event support systems such as Luminate and Tableau to help manage data entry and run reports.
• Develop and update marketing materials for campaigns including save the dates, invitations, social media posts, volunteer rosters, and other needed collateral to assist in campaign promotion.
• 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 preferably marketing, event planning, public relations or public health with fundraising focus.

* Must be comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors).
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Experience with event planning for a non-profit or for profit organization.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficient in multiple social media platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to…