About the role#
This internship offers hands-on experience within the Development Team for the American Heart Association in Austin, Texas. You will support major fundraising initiatives including Go Red For Women, Cycle Nation, Heart Ball, Red Hot Summer Night, and Impact Campaigns. This role focuses on the planning, execution, and wrap-up phases of these events.
What you'll do#
- Assist with fundraising logistics, administrative tasks, and campaign implementation for the Austin market.
- Collaborate with Event Coordinators, Development Directors, and Market Leadership.
- Manage external communications by calling and emailing donors, volunteers, and third-party vendors.
- Maintain data and generate reports using systems like Luminate and Tableau.
- Create and update marketing collateral such as invitations, social media posts, and volunteer rosters.
- Prepare for and attend meetings to assist with volunteer management.
- Research prospects to identify new leads and support strategies to increase volunteerism.
What you'll need#
- Current senior or graduate student status pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, nonprofit management, event planning, or public relations.
- Experience or interest in fundraising, sales, or promotion.
- Prior experience with event planning in a professional or nonprofit setting.
- Comfort with professional outreach to community leaders, donors, and vendors via phone and email.
- Proficiency in Canva for creating graphics and Microsoft Office for general tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
- Reliable transportation and a stable WiFi connection.
- Availability of at least 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:30am and 5pm.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid).
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 25, 2027 to May 7, 2027).
- Compensation: $23.00 per hour.
- This is a paid, part-time internship position.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization focused on cardiovascular health. Founded in 1924, it functions as the oldest and largest voluntary organization in the United States dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds research, provides professional education, and advocates for policy changes. It employs over 11,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
How to get in at American Heart Association
Securing an internship at the American Heart Association requires speed, as early applicants often gain visibility before the candidate pool grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, helping you apply among the first. This proactive approach ensures your materials land on a recruiter's desk while they are still reviewing the initial batch of resumes. You can reach out to the recruiters behind the company's roles directly to ask about the position or a referral, which Intern Insider surfaces to help you improve your response rates. Connecting with the right person often provides more clarity than a standard application, and it shows you have done your homework on the organization.
