Overview
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
What's Your Motivation?
Opportunity. Creativity. Contribution. I t's all part of interning for the American Heart Association- where you can combine professional growth with personal fulfillment.
Development & Community Impact Internship
The American Heart Association's Internship Program - Interns of Impact - provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets of fundraising campaigns and events, volunteer management, and community outreach. It will offer experience in the use of current business and development technologies, including the use of a PC computer and various software applications. Our internships offer the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization, further develop communication and presentation skills, and build experience in team collaboration and customer service.
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
Internship Duration: Spring 2023 (16-week structured program beginning on January 17)
Hybrid Position (Virtual and Office)
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.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be ValuedTM at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in internship cohort meetings and complete project deliverables
Work alongside AHA staff on volunteer recruitment and management.
Assist with the coordination of Heart Ball Gala logistics including execution of vendor and venue agreements, auction item procurement and organization, assisting with invoice processing, scheduling and event timeline management and supply ordering and tracking management
Support active community programs through research and outreach initiatives
Assist with Heart & Stroke Walk company and walker activation activities
Assist with meeting preparation, development of communications and collateral and creative materials
Lead Heart Month (February) activities with local companies
Provide logistics, administrative and data management support for Development and Community Impact projects to support overall goals
Support Community Impact health fairs on site (can include weekends)
Qualifications
Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
Ability to accomplish/complete a task with attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities across departments
Ability to plan, produce and execute events
Meeting management and event management including set up, Outlook invitations, copies, catering, logistics and meeting minutes
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of Canva, Animoto and Adobe Creative suite is a plus
Minimum availability 25hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
Reliable WiFi and phone connection
#AHAWAYUP
The American Heart Association's 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.
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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
Location US-OR-Portland
Posted Date 20 hours ago (11/16/2022 8:33 PM)
Requisition ID 2022-9573
Job Category Administrative Support
Position Type Part Time
Location: OR-Portland
