Intern, Corporate Business Development Analyst

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.

Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, to include exposure to current non-profit and development practices, technologies, and research and the opportunity to apply findings and insights to fundraising strategies. Furthermore, you will further develop communication and presentation skills, and experience skills in team collaboration and project management.

Our Heart Challenge (Heart Walk, CycleNation and Field Day) and Hard Hats with Heart programs are integral to the Development and Field Campaigns Team and American Heart Association. These campaigns are executed in the field across the country, engaging thousands of volunteers and raising over $100M annually in support of the mission of the Association. We are seeking an intern with a passion for project management, research and helping others with efficiency. Ideal candidates have project management experience and have strong attention to detail.

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.

Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, to include volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, public health research, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation.

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:

• Salary: $23.00 per hour
• Internship Duration: 9/11/2023 - 12/8/2023
• Remote position
• Time Commitment: 20 -25 hours per week

Internship Outcomes:

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

• 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
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management

• The intern will conduct research on current and prospective American Heart Association corporate partners for our largest fundraising core campaigns.
• Research Reporting Contributions
• The intern will present findings and key insights to staff within the Association who carry responsibilities related to philanthropic and other revenue generating goals and relationships.
• Our intern will compile research findings into clear and cohesive reports and organize findings and reports on a shared, secure internal site.
• Interpret, analyze, and synthesize biographical and financial information on individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Segment data, synthesize information and disseminate results through written profiles and reports.

• Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in non-profit management or a related field.

• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications
• Background and interest in marketing, sales, or business is desired.

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• 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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