**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.
Our Regional Communications team is seeking an intern to support our work in planning and executing the marketing and communications efforts to promote the SouthWest Region’s core events and mission efforts.
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.
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 per week
+ Internship Duration: 9/11/2023 – 12/8/2023
+ Fully remote based within the SouthWest region states including Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming
+ 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**
**Tasks could include things like the following:**
+ Providing support to the Region Sr. Marketing Communications Director.
+ Working with and handling media relationships.
+ Assisting with crafting communications plans and execution to promote non-profit programs.
+ Developing a full scope strategic communications plan.
**Qualifications**
+ Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
+ Knowledge of AP style writing.
+ Basic knowledge of Canva.
+ Understanding of corporate social media management.
+ 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 preferred.
+ Minimum availably 20hrs/week
+ Required Equipment:
+ Reliable WiFi Connection
**Compensation & Benefits**
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 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-Houston_
**Posted Date** _14 hours ago_ _(6/28/2023 4:28 PM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2023-10152_
**_Job Category_** _Administrative Support_
**_Additional Locations_** _Diversity Distribution SouthWest_
**_Position Type_** _Part Time_
**Location:** TX-Houston
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