Intern, Development & Community Events-Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia Heart Walk Intern will support the planning, promotion, and execution of the American Heart Association's annual Philadelphia Heart Walk. This role provides hands-on experience in event coordination, volunteer engagement, and nonprofit marketing and communications. The intern will work closely with the Development team to help elevate the event's visibility and impact across the Greater Philadelphia region.

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.

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Internship Overview:

* Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

* Internship Duration: 5/18/26-8/21/26

* Location:

Hybrid position. Will work 2 days in office and remainder of work week t be in the Greater Philadelphia region.

* 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

* Assist with event planning tasks, including logistics, participant outreach, donor stewardship, and day‑of‑event coordination.

* Support recruitment and engagement of corporate teams, community groups, and volunteers.

* Contribute to marketing and communications efforts, including drafting social media content, email copy, website updates, and promotional materials.

* Help manage social media calendars and track engagement metrics to support growth strategies.

* Conduct local market research to identify potential partners, audiences, and storytelling opportunities.

* Gather and organize participant stories, photos, and testimonials for use in promotional campaigns.

* Provide administrative support such as database updates, tracking registrations, and preparing event materials.

Qualifications

* Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management.
• Experience/interest in nonprofit development, public health, marketing, or event management.

* 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.
• Basic knowledge of Canva.
• Required Equipment:
Reliable WiFi Connection and reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the…