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10 people are interested
Development Intern
ORGANIZATION: American Heart Association
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10 people are interested
The American Heart Association works every minute of every day to spread lifesaving knowledge and fund groundbreaking research for heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association is looking for a Development Intern in Greensboro, NC. The Triad has six major events each year. Guilford Heart Ball, Guilford Heart Walk, Guilford Go Red For Women, Iredell County Heart Ball, Winston-Salem Heart Ball and Winston-Salem Heart Walk.
The American Heart Association will offer unpaid internships 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 including: fundraising/sales, database management, event planning, and communications.
Internship Opportunities
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
Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
Responsibilities may include:
Event planning and logistics.
Administrative duties
Assistance in contacting businesses for participation in events and donations
Assistance with developing event materials
Event communications (i.e. newsletters, emails, social media updates)
Volunteer Management
Database management assistance
Office support
Qualifications:
Creativity
Strong phone skills
Strong computer skills
Office administrative skills
Ability to accurately enter important data
Strong time management skills
Excellent organizational and listening skills
Excellent oral, written and electronic communication
Excellent attention to detail
Marketing or sales background is a plus
Desire to work in a fast paced environment
Intern should have minimum of 8+ hours available weekly. Internships are by semester and are offered year round. Intern is encouraged to work
More opportunities with American Heart Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Heart Association
Location:
101 Centreport Drive, Suite 101, Greensboro, NC 27409, US
Mission Statement
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
Description
The American Heart Association would not be successful in its mission if it weren't for volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We continuously recruit new volunteers throughout the year for specific events and ongoing office work.
Whether you are retired, a stay-at-home parent, a high school or college student looking for volunteer credits, or just have the free time and want to make a difference, contact the American Heart Association for more information about volunteer opportunities. You will be glad you did!
Some of the areas in which we need volunteers include:
- Logisitics Planning
- Day of Event Volunteers
- Office Work
- Community Events
- Executive Leadership
The American Heart Association - Triad serves Forsyth and Guilford Counties. For more information about volunteering, please contact the local Greensboro office at (804) 924-2202.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7029 Albert Pick RoadSuite 200Greensboro, NC 27409
DATE POSTED
August 10, 2016
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Event Design & Planning
- Social Media / Blogging
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible, Ideally 8+ Hours Weekly