Intern, Development & Community Events

American Heart Association

. Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing pre-event logistics and on-site event management for multiple community events .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills essential for planning and executing community events, while effectively managing relationships with stakeholders and ensuring participant engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ManagementWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationMS Office ProficiencyCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationData EntryReport GenerationFundraisingPromotionSalesCanva Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit FundraisingPublic RelationsCommunity Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing pre-event logistics and on-site event management for multiple community events
Conduct pre-event outreach to event attendees to support participation
Assist with sponsor presentation preparation
Gather materials for sponsor follow-up after meetings
Help maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Assist with pulling reports, data entry, and organizing event-related information
Prepare printed materials and assemble thank-you cards
Organize event supplies
Support planning and execution of Hands-Only CPR demonstrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, communications, public relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management
Experience or interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising
Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills
Effective one-on-one and group communication skills
Comfort working professionally with community leaders, volunteers, and staff
Effective oral and presentation communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Basic knowledge of Canva
Reliable WiFi connection and reliable transportation
Minimum availability of 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future
Remote work must be performed inside the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to Heart U, the American Heart Association’s award-winning corporate university
Training and support locally and through the National Center
Professional development and training
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Professional mentoring program
Access to Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost
Competitive compensation
Work-life harmonization resources