American Heart Association
American Heart Association
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
EducationHealthcareNon-profit
The American Heart Association is a national nonprofit working across healthcare, education, and public health to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease and stroke. Its work includes resuscitation science, official CPR and emergency cardiovascular care guidance, and training programs such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver for healthcare professionals, communities, schools, and the wider public. The organization also supports advocacy and community initiatives designed to improve heart and stroke outcomes. Its broad mission creates opportunities for professionals contributing to nonprofit programs, healthcare education, research, communications, and public health efforts.

Development and Community Events Intern — Remote in Pennsylvania

Support American Heart Association fundraising campaigns and community events as an intern. Coordinate logistics, outreach, sponsors, reporting, and event materials across Central Pennsylvania.

Description

  • Support pre-event planning, coordination, and logistics
  • Help manage multiple community events on site
  • Conduct outreach before events to social-event attendees and Cor Vitae and Circle of Red giving-society members
  • Help prepare presentations for sponsors
  • Compile materials for sponsor follow-up after meetings
  • Support relationships with key stakeholders
  • Help retrieve reports and complete data entry
  • Organize event information to monitor progress and outcomes
  • Prepare printed materials and assemble thank-you cards
  • Arrange and maintain event supplies

Requirements

  • Senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management
  • Advanced proficiency with Canva
  • Basic experience using Adobe tools
  • Experience or interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Effective communication skills in individual and group settings
  • Professional comfort working with community leaders, volunteers, and staff
  • Strong verbal and presentation skills
  • Proficiency across multiple social media platforms
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment involving multiple entities
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Reliable transportation throughout Central Pennsylvania, particularly Blair and Cambria Counties
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
  • Ability to perform remote work from within the United States, not from another country

Benefits

  • Continuing professional development and training
  • Access to Heart U, the American Heart Association’s online university
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Professional mentoring program
  • Teladoc general medical and behavioral health programs
  • No-cost Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources and support for work-life harmonization

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