Intern, Development & Community Events-Southwest Virginia

About the role#

This internship provides hands-on experience within a non-profit health organization, specifically supporting the Development Team for the Affair of the Heart and Heart Ball events. The role involves contributing to the planning, execution, and follow-up of these community initiatives.

What you'll do#

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and logistics for community events.
• Conduct pre-event outreach and follow-up calls to participants, coaches, and survivors.
• Prepare materials for sponsor presentations and assist with post-meeting follow-up.
• Manage data entry, pull reports, and organize event-related information.
• Prepare printed materials and organize event supplies.

What you'll need#

• Current senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Health, Political Science, Marketing, Public Relations, nonprofit fundraising, or event management.
• High proficiency in Canva and intermediate to excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including comfort interacting with community leaders and volunteers.
• Proficiency in multiple social media platforms.
• Reliable transportation to and from Roanoke and Glen Allen, VA, with the ability to travel to other locations in Southwest Virginia as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location & details#

• Term: Fall 2026 (September 8, 2026 – December 11, 2026).
• Work Modality: Hybrid.
• Location: Glen Allen and Roanoke, Virginia.
• Compensation: Paid at $23.00 per hour.
• Schedule: 20-25 hours per week.