OVERVIEW

Are you ready to join an organization where you can be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?

Envision all Americans enjoying ideal cardiovascular health free of heart disease and stroke. At the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, we get to work toward that goal every single day. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? You bet!

This is satisfying work that makes a real difference in people's lives. You can achieve professional growth with personal fulfillment. You will connect with people and make a lifesaving impact. You will partner with individuals, schools, lawmakers, healthcare providers and others to ensure everyone has access to healthier lifestyle choices and proper healthcare.

Due to the current pandemic, daily travel is minimal and voluntary to ensure the health and safety of staff. There is no overnight travel currently. In the future, this position may resume daily and/or overnight travel. All AHA offices are closed and staff are currently working from home. Offices will be reopening in October 2021; this position will resume to being based in the local office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The American Heart Association (AHA) has a great opportunity for a PART-TIME INTERNSHIP in our NATIONAL CENTER OFFICE. The location for this position home based.

This internship will focus on supporting the Clinical Team with program support, administrative and organizational duties. We will gladly work with your schedule, but we are expecting this person to work approx. 20 hours each week. This duration of this internship will be for the fall semester.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a BA/BS or higher in Public Health, Health Science, Biology, General Science or Healthcare Administration.

• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to review documents.

• Self-starter with good organizational skills, effective communication skills and experience with research design.

• AHA knowledge

• Prior experience in university data analysis and team-centered projects.

• Understanding of health disparity and health equity, public health, community health centers, community-based organizations,

WANT TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF AN INTERVIEW? INCLUDE A COVER LETTER!

Submit a cover letter explaining why you are pursuing an education in public health or a related discipline and why the AHA internship 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.

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.