Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The student will work with members of the Office of Funded Programs government grants administration team to gain professional experience working with sub-awardees of the American Heart Association that are accelerating health improvement outcomes in diverse communities by supporting health education strategies and creating culturally competent resources that can be utilized by communities to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke. 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.

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.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/18/26-8/21/26
• Location: Remote
• 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.
• 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

• Government Grants Compliance, Administration, & Operations
• Assist in organizing grant documentation, tracking submissions and deadlines, maintaining internal records, supporting audit preparation activities, and conducting basic research on federal or grantor specific guidance to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Review Facilitation
• Support coordination and communication with implementation, finance, procurement, and legal teams to facilitate review of grant and contract award actions, including budget revisions, amendments, reporting submissions, and other post-award actions.
• Assist the government grants administration team in communicating impact stories and lessons learned from sub-awardee administration.
• Identify impact stories for showcasing, enhance via research and interviews, and develop communication pieces for online or offline sharing.
• Attend internal and external meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in public policy, public health, nonprofit management, public administration, government relations, finance, and other related degree programs.
• An interest in non-profit and grants administration is strongly preferred.
• Program management, portfolio management, project management, research interests.
• Exposure to federal agencies (local or municipal) is preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including professional interaction with colleagues.
• Ability to learn quickly and have focused attention to detail.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: March 13, 2026.

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 an 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. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

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

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas

Posted Date 13 hours ago (2/12/2026 4:49 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-17072

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time

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.