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 Heart Challenge (Heart Walk, CycleNation and Field Day) are integral to the Development and Field Campaigns Team and American Heart Association. These campaigns are executed in the field across the country, engaging thousands of volunteers and raising over $100M annually in support of the mission of the AHA. We are seeking an intern with a passion for project management and design. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, excel in written communication, proficient in Microsoft, Canva and the Adobe Creative Suite.

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: 5/22/2023 – 8/11/2023

• Virtual Position

• 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

• Heart Challenge Design & Content Support

• Design slide decks, one-page overview documents, and other supplemental materials for Heart Challenge Campaigns as needed.

• Assist in updating the 2023 Heart Walk materials for 2024 to incorporate Centennial look & feel and messaging.

• Assist with updating bank of social media content for sponsor activation for Heart Walk and CycleNation events.

• Assist in the creation of slide decks, scripts and content for national American Heart Association events and staff training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills, including writing on health topics for promotional or educational outcomes.

• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.

• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.

• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Basic knowledge of Canva and Adobe Creative suite.

• 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.

• Required Equipment:

• Reliable WiFi Connection

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.

• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

• 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.

• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

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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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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.