Intern, Development & Community Events

About the role#

This internship provides hands-on experience within a non-profit health organization. You will support the Development Team in the Denver market, contributing to the planning, execution, and follow-up of major fundraising campaigns, including the Heart of Colorado & Heart Ball, Go Red for Women, Heart Walk, and CycleNation.

What you'll do#

• Collaborate with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership to support fundraising efforts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative tasks.
• Manage pre-campaign planning, day-of event execution, and post-campaign wrap-up projects.
• Support volunteer management by prepping for and attending externally facing meetings.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new leads for fundraising campaigns.
• Assist with Hands-Only CPR demonstrations.

What you'll need#

• Preference for seniors or graduate students pursuing degrees in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Health, Communications, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Previous experience with event planning for non-profit or for-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communication.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable transportation.

Location & details#

• Location: Denver, Colorado (On-site).
• Term: Fall 2026 (September 8, 2026 – December 11, 2026).
• Commitment: 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
• Compensation: $23.00 per hour.
• Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.