Intern, Development & Volunteer Engagement-Austin, 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 Go Red For Women, Cycle Nation, Heart Ball, Red Hot Summer Night, and Impact Campaign events, you will play a key role in driving the success of these impactful campaigns. 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. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work‑life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,X, and atheart.jobs. Internship Overview: Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27 Location: Hybrid in Austin, TX or the immediate surrounding area 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 Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support for the Austin Texas market. Work with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support fundraising campaigns Go Red for Women, Cycle Nation, Heart Ball, Red Hot Summer Night, and Impact Campaigns. Assistance with pre‑campaign planning, day of event execution, and post‑campaign wrap‑up projects. Execute external calls and emails to donors, volunteers, and 3rd party vendors. Work within event support systems such as Luminate and Tableau to help manage data entry and run reports. Develop and update marketing materials for campaigns including save the dates, invitations, social media posts, volunteer rosters, and other needed collateral to assist in campaign promotion. 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. Support the development, implementation, and help drive a strategy to increase market volunteerism. Qualifications Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, nonprofit management, marketing, event planning, or public relations. Must be comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors). Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising. Experience with event planning for a non‑profit or for‑profit organization. Demonstrated skills in effective one‑on‑one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff. Proficient in Canva with knowledge of using templates and creating social media graphics. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities. Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office. Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection. Must have reliable transportation. 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: October 23, 2026. 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 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. 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. 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

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