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’s Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to work in the field of public health at a premier non-profit organization with an impeccable reputation for promoting a healthy lifestyle free from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Under close supervision and mentorship of experienced public health professionals, students will apply classroom learning to practical problems. Throughout this process students will develop and strengthen skills such as: research methods, health communication, and community engagement. Part of Community Impact team with a focus on Advocacy.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week

• Internship Duration: Summer-May 22-August 11

• Remote-Intern must be located in the Philadelphia, PA

• Salary: $23.00 per hour

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES:

• Orient students to the principles and practices of public health planning, advocacy, research administration and evaluation.

• Expand student’s understanding of public health by increasing their awareness of cultural needs, and challenges of connecting resources to diverse populations.

• Students will learn the benefit of strategic partnerships between health care professionals, businesses, and community-based organizations to improve population health.

• Deepen student’s understanding of the social determinants of health such as income, education, built environment and access to medical care.

TASKS:

• Community event planning and participation

• Assistance with developing event materials

• Volunteer Management

• Public health research

• Establishing/maintaining strong community partnerships

• Program development and implementation

• Leadership and board support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students with interest in contributing toward a voluntary health organization. Can be recently graduated

• Interested in public policy, public health, political institutions, media advocacy, nonprofit communications, and marketing

• Bilingual Spanish Speaking preferred, but not required

• Ability to learn quickly, have focused attention to detail, and a reliable work schedule

• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

• Ability to work remotely in professional settings

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to use virtual platform programs (Zoom, MS Teams)

• Learners who are motivated to seek challenges within a fast-paced, dynamic setting

• EXPERIENCE/COURSES IN ADVOCACY STRONGLY DESIRED

• 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

• 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.

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.