Community Outreach Intern (Heart Walk)

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Internship Description

The Community Outreach Intern will be responsible for the following:

• Represent the AHA at health fairs, Lunch-and-Learns, and Heart & Stroke Walk recruitment events
• Share information about our mission and the Walk with employees and volunteers
• Prep and curate materials for specific health and Heart-Walk-related events
• Support Business Development Director at Heart Walk events
• Recruit Community Teams; manage communications, stewardship, and logistics
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

This internship requires the breadth and depth of education and experience needed to meet these objectives including:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a background check

• Effective oral, written, presentation and communication skills

• Flexible schedule to attend events on weekdays and occasionally weekends

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - a proactive attitude is essential

• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs preferred (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current college student or recent college graduate

• Coursework in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, public health, or a

  related field

• Experience in community outreach and/or volunteer management

  Hours Desired Summer/fall (ideal end date Nov. 1): 15-20 hours per week

  Location

  American Heart Association, Seattle Office

  710 2 nd Ave. Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104

  206.336.7233

  Compensation This is an unpaid internship

  To Learn More
  Resume and cover letter (including the type of experience you would like to gain) can be submitted to Sheryl McGrath at sheryl.mcgrath@heart.org.