Intern, Development-Las Vegas, NV

American Heart Association, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Healthcare benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Teladoc medical program

EAP

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Las Vegas offers a part-time internship on our Development Team supporting Go Red for Women, Heart Challenge and Heart Ball campaigns. You will help plan, execute, and follow up on life-saving initiatives with a focus on fundraising, logistics, and donor outreach.

Ideal candidates are seniors or graduate students in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or related fields, with strong communication and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• Seniors or grad students pursuing a degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, event planning, public relations.
• Comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors).
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Experience with event planning for a non-profit or for-profit organization.
• Experience with data entry and data management.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Reliable wifi connection and transportation.
• Available minimum 20 hrs/wk, M-F 8:30am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing fundraising activities, logistics, and admin support for the Las Vegas market.
• Support fundraising campaigns including Go Red for Women, Heart Challenge, and Heart of Las Vegas.
• Help with pre-campaign planning, day-of-event execution, and post-campaign wrap-up.
• Execute external calls and emails to donors, volunteers, and third-party vendors.
• Maintain data entry and run reports in event support systems.
• Develop and update marketing materials for campaigns (save-the-dates, invitations, social posts, volunteer rosters).
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Skills

Vendor outreach

Fundraising

Event planning

Data entry

Data management

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Canva

Reliability

Education

Pursuing degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, event planning, public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our Development Team. As an intern supporting our Heart Challenge, Go Red for Women and Heart Ball campaigns, you will play a key role in driving the success of these impactful campaigns. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that contribute to the planning, execution, and follow‑up of these life‑saving initiatives.

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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work‑life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedIn,Instagram,Facebook,X, and atheart.jobs.

Internship Overview

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/2027-5/7/2027
• Location: Las Vegas, NV (hybrid office/home)
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

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.
• Opportunity to explore a career‑path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include assisting with the development and implementation of fundraising activities, logistics, and administrative support for the Las Vegas market.
• Work with Development Coordinator, Development Directors, and Executive Director to support fundraising campaigns including Go Red for Women, Heart Challenge, and Heart of Las Vegas.
• Assistance with pre‑campaign planning, day of event execution, and post‑campaign wrap‑up projects.
• Execute external calls and emails to donors, volunteers, and 3rd party vendors.
• Work within event support systems to help manage data entry and run reports.
• Develop and update marketing materials for campaigns including save the dates, invitations, social media posts, volunteer rosters, and other needed collateral to assist in campaign promotion.
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Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, event planning, public relations.
• Must be comfortable with vendor outreach (phone calls & emails to vendors & donors).
• Experience/interest in promotion, sales, or fundraising.
• Experience with event planning for a non‑profit or for profit organization.
• Experience with data entry and data management.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one‑on‑one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Canva.
• Required: Reliable WiFi Connection and reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M‑F between the hours of 8:30am‑5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: October 23, 2026.

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

• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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