Intern, Development & Community Events-Remote , PA.; Blair and Cambria Counties

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 our Laurel Highlands Heart Ball and Blair Go Red for Women Events, as well as our Central PA Women of Impact Campaign, 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.

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.

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Location:
  
  Remote Central PA. Travel to events in Blair and Cambria Counties.
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

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.

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing pre‑event logistics, and on‑site event management for multiple community events.

• Assist with pre‑event outreach to attendees of social events and members of giving societies such as Cor Vitae and Circle of Red membership.

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

• Assist with pulling reports, data entry, and organizing event‑related information to track progress and outcomes.

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

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management.
• Highly skilled with Canva. Basic Adobe experience.
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one‑on‑one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Effective oral and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in multiple social media platforms.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation to and throughout Central PA, specifically, Blair and Cambria Counties.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without…