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American Heart Association Intern, Innovative Fundraising Strategies-Remote in Dallas, Texas

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

Our innovation team works to establish and foster a culture of innovation, leveraging a design thinking-centered approach to identifying and solving areas of opportunity for the organization. We actively respond to market trends and technological advances to stay relevant with current donors and fundraisers and create new, interesting, and compelling platforms that inspire engagement and giving with new audiences.

The team identifies focused innovation opportunities within our current/core fundraising campaigns. Then, it solves the gaps to increase the number of participating companies, fundraisers, and donors to drive revenue growth. We are also developing and launching new revenue streams with the potential to raise $10M annually. We are seeking an intern with a passion for and some experience with social media platforms to engage and inspire fundraising.

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. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values.

Internship Overview:

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

Internship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25

Location: Remote

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

  • Expand engagement and increase revenue through emerging virtual communities and social media platforms.

  • Assist with creating and updating social media content to support fundraising activities on platforms like Instagram and through the American Heart Association DIY fundraising pages.

  • Create and update social media content to support fundraising initiatives, including:

  • Vertical video for Instagram reels and stories

  • Posts for various social media platforms

  • Ability to host short live sessions

  • Support, direct stewardship and cultivation of current and former social media fundraisers and donors.

Qualifications

  • Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in marketing and communication, business, non-profit management, or a related degree.

  • Experience with fundraising activities preferred.

  • Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

  • Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.

  • Ability to interact professionally in a corporate, non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding communications and projects from inception through completion.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.

  • Knowledge of social media platforms – Facebook and Instagram are primary.

  • Basic knowledge of Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

  • 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 & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: November 8, 2024.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

  • Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive 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. HeartU 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.

Apply Today:

So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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Posted Date 1 month ago (10/1/2024 5:30 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-14461

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time

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