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.

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Location:
  
  Remote in 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.

• Conduct 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 oraland 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 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.

The job application window is expected to close:
October 23, 2026.

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• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an 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. Heart U 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…