Intern, Business Operations Jobs

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets of event planning and implementation, volunteer management, and community outreach. It will offer experience in the use of current business and development technologies, including the use of a computer and software applications. Our internships offer the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization, further develop communication and presentation skills, and experience skills in team collaboration and customer service.

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, Twitter, and at heart.org.

Internship Overview:

• Hybrid position. Intern must be based in the Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL area and have reliable transportation.
• Internship Duration: 9/11/23 – 12/8/23
• Salary: $23.00 per hour
• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment
• 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

• Assist Sr. Director of Business Accounting with expense and revenue analysis.
• Work with Sr. Director of Business Accounting to generate finance reports.
• Assist with developing training materials for MW Region Business Operations/Finance topics.
• Assist with creating & submitting “Did you know” TIPs in weekly newsletter & other communications.
• Provide general support to the Midwest Business Operations team.

• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working various levels of staff.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Team, and PowerPoint
• Laptop
• Required Equipment:
  • Laptop
  • Reliable Wi-Fi Connection
• Ability to work professionally in a non-profit environment and assume responsibility for assigned tasks from inception through completion.
• Reliable Wi-Fi Connection

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• 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.
• 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.

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