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American Heart Association

American Heart Association

Intern, Market Research

Dallas, TX
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 excellent opportunity for a Intern, Market Research!

    We are committed to providing interns with an immersive experience learning about and supporting the Association’s life-changing work. This internship with the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) marketing communications team at AHA National Center will provide hands-on experience with strategies and initiatives to communicate and promote ECC’s products and programs as well as communicate updates and other information to the AHA Training Network. The internship will provide an opportunity to collaborate with teams across the ECC department and throughout the Association.

    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.

    This individual will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, to include volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, public health research, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation.

    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: 25 hours per week

    • Internship Duration: 5/22/2023 – 8/11/2023

    • Position can be located anywhere in the U.S. and my have the opportunity for in person experiences

    • 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

    The intern will assist with the following duties supporting the CPR, first aid, and emergency cardiovascular care business:

    • Drafting articles for eNewletters, emails, to convey information to external and internal audiences.

    • Managing submissions of content to AHA’s Broadcast team, including completing intake forms and scheduling broadcast dates with Broadcast team.

    • With SharePoint department lead, working to develop processes and forms, and then disseminating information to internal work groups on submission processes for Communications Team.

    • Helping to draft communications materials such as product announcements, FAQs, training PPTs, and other documents.

    • Assist with developing social media content for department’s social media channels.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge of AP style writing.

    • Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills, including technical writing and content development.

    • Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.

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

    • 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.

    • Must have strong content and technical writing skills.

    • Must be proficient designing in PowerPoint and Canva. InDesign proficiency is also preferred, but not required.

    • 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. 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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  • Industry
    Health, Wellness and Fitness
  • About Us

    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.