Intern, Development & Volunteer Engagement

About the Role

The American Heart Association's Internship Program offers college students hands-on experience in various facets of a non-profit, voluntary health organization. This role supports the Go Red For Women, Cycle Nation, Heart Ball, Red Hot Summer Night, and Impact Campaign events, contributing to their planning, execution, and follow-up.

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/2027 - 5/7/2027
• Location: Hybrid in Austin, TX or surrounding area
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support for the Austin, TX market.
• Support fundraising campaigns including Go Red for Women, Cycle Nation, Heart Ball, Red Hot Summer Night, and Impact Campaigns by working with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership.
• Provide 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.
• Help manage data entry and run reports using event support systems such as Luminate and Tableau.
• Develop and update marketing materials for campaigns, including save the dates, invitations, social media posts, volunteer rosters, and other collateral.
• Assist with volunteer management, including preparation for and attendance at external meetings (in-person and virtual).
• Conduct prospect research to generate new leads and compile information for fundraising campaigns.
• Support the development, implementation, and strategy to increase market volunteerism.

Qualifications

• Seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, nonprofit management, marketing, event planning, or public relations.
• Comfortable with vendor outreach via phone calls and emails.
• Experience or 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.
• Comfortable working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficient in Canva, including using templates and creating social media graphics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must have a reliable WiFi Connection.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.