**Overview**
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 has an excellent opportunity for an Intern, Marketing Communications! The location for this position is **flexible and can be home based** .
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.
This internship, will provide a birds-eye view of the work the Association is doing with the National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI). The NHCI team develops and supports signature events and activities across the country. The internship will provide an opportunity to collaborate with teams across the Marketing and Communications department, and throughout the Association. The intern will provide support to and collaborate with the NHCI Communications team through various strategies and tactics for research, vetting and outreach to influencers, creative concepting and performing administrative and core marketing duties.
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:**
+ Time Commitment: 20 – 25 hours a week
+ Internship Duration: 5/30/2023 – 8/11/2023
+ Location: Home based
+ 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
+ Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management
+ 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**
+ Provide ideas to support strategic marketing, public relations, and Marketing Communications campaigns in support of NHCI signature events and activations.
+ Assist with press release writing and distribution in support of local event promotion and disseminating mission/science/evergreen content
+ Assist in creating media expert list for the NHCI Communications team and conduct research/interview experts for written pieces or quotes for future use in media efforts
+ Other communications and marketing activities as needed
**Internship Outcomes:**
_Some of the skills acquired include:_
+ Experience working with and managing media relationships
+ Understanding of communications planning and execution to promote non-profit programs
+ Improved written and oral communication skills
+ Experience working in a professional environment
+ Experience working with corporate branding
+ Opportunity to expand personal portfolio
+ Increase knowledge of non-profit landscape
+ Opportunity to develop a full scope strategic communications plan
**Qualifications**
+ Candidates who are juniors, seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in communications, social/digital media, public relations, or marketing with an interest in entertainment and influencer marketing.
+ Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
+ Knowledge of AP style writing
+ Must be knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to produce charts and graphs.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional interaction with colleagues.
+ Ability to work professionally in corporate and non-profit environments
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
+ Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and experience with Canva and social media scheduling software preferred
+ Self-starter with good organizational skills, effective communication skills and experience with research design
+ Minimum availably 20hrs/week
+ Required Equipment:
+ Laptop (the preference would be for interns to use their own equipment, and we only provision AHA equipment when necessary)
+ Reliable WiFi Connection
**Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:**
+ Basic American Heart Association knowledge
+ Understanding of health disparity and health equity, public health, community health centers, community-based organizations
+ Knowledge of the Association and strong awareness of and interest in current events, pop culture, social media trends (including emerging platforms) and what’s in the news related to health care, heart disease, stroke, and nonprofit organizations
+ Knowledge of Public Relations experience
+ Self-motivated, resourceful, problem-solving, and solutions-oriented approach
**Compensation & Benefits**
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+ **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.
+ **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.
**Apply Today:**
So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
A cover letter is recommended to explain why an internship in public health at the American Heart Association appeals to you.
The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
**At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.**
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**Location** _US-TX-Dallas_
**Posted Date** _17 hours ago_ _(5/22/2023 6:20 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2023-10012_
**_Job Category_** _Administrative Support_
**_Additional Locations_** _Diversity Distribution US – Top 57_
**_Position Type_** _Part Time_
**Location:** KY-Louisville
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