Job Description

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.

The American Heart Association’s Long Island team seeks an enthusiastic and results-oriented intern to work in support our Long Island team, with heavy focus on our Heart Walk campaign.

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 Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

Internship Overview

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/19/25-8/22/25
• Location: Hybrid-includes some time in the office at the Melville, NY office, and attendance at some at local events. Must be available to work onsite on Tuesdays.
• 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

• Work with Development staff members to gain knowledge of our mission and the business processes involved with Heart Walk, fundraising, logistic planning, marketing, and administrative activities.
• Support of Heart Walk logistics – vendor contracts, event layout, solicit in-kind donations, assist in recruitment of volunteers and cultivate existing relationships, sponsorship activations.
• Assist in making phone calls and steward current and past Heart Walk team captains.
• Work closely with American Heart Association staff and volunteers on marketing and administrative activities surrounding the Long Island Heart Walk and other events.
• Help develop and edit materials such as signage, handouts, company kickoff materials, emails, etc.
• Manage website and databases to ensure accuracy and update information as needed.
• Help with mailings to solicit auction items for Long Island Heart & Stroke Ball.
• Help prepare ROI’s reports for returning sponsors.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, event planning/hospitality, or non-profit management preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Effective oral and presentation communication skills.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Canva.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection and 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: April 4, 2025.

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.

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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 29 minutes ago (3/5/2025 4:21 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-15242

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time

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