Intern, Development & Community Events- Woodlands, TX

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. As an intern supporting our Heart Walks, Heart Ball, and Go Red for Women campaigns, you will play a key role in driving their success. 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.

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 9/8/26-12/11/26
• Location:
  
  The Woodlands, TX or immediate surrounding area
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

• 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.

• Work with staff and volunteers to support fundraising campaigns. The focus is on increasing participation and engagement in the Heart Walk, Heart Ball, and Go Red for Women events.
• Assist with external visits, calls, and emails to help with recruitment, engagement, management, and stewardship of current and prospective donors and volunteers.
• Assistance with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support.
• Assistance with pre‑campaign planning, day of event execution, and post‑campaign wrap‑up projects.
• 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.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparing printed materials, assembling thank‑you cards, and organizing event supplies.

• Preferred:
  Seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, marketing, event planning, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Experience with public speaking and engaging with the community.
• 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 Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Canva.
• Experience in SharePoint is a plus.
• Required Equipment:
  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 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 Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

The job application window is expected to close:
July 17, 2026.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities