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 internship opportunity in our Southwest Region for a college student or recent graduate for a hands-on experience in various facets Marketing and Communications with a focus on earned and social media.

We are committed to providing interns an immersive experience learning about and supporting the Association’s life-changing work. This internship with the Communications Team will provide hands-on experience with strategies and initiatives to communicate about the Association’s mission to the media, partners and stakeholders, Association staff and volunteers, and others. The internship will provide an opportunity to collaborate with teams across the Marketing and Communications department and throughout the Association.

The internship involves a commitment from 1/17/2023-5/5/2023 and 20-25 hours per week – specific hours worked will be determined based on the intern’s schedule. Our internships offer the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization, further develop communication and presentation skills, and experience skills in team collaboration and customer service.

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: 1/17/2023-5/5/2023

• Hybrid in-person/remote position with flexibility to be located in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin or Denton Counties

• Will occasionally report to office in Irving, Texas and local events as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES

INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES:

The Communications Intern is responsible for assisting the communications team in planning and executing the marketing and communications efforts to promote Youth Market programs, development and events efforts. Specific focus will be on social media and earned media support.

PROJECTED OUTCOMES:

• Experience working with and managing media relationships

• Understanding of communications planning and execution to promote non-profit programs

• Improved written and verbal 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

• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills

• Understanding of 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 M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm, with additional weekday evening events, and some weekend events TBD.

• Required Equipment:

• Reliable WiFi Connection

Are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

APPLY TODAY:

A cover letter is recommended to explain why an internship in communications at the American Heart Association appeals to you.

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 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.

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.

This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter #TheAHALife

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.