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 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.
Ever been asked if you want to add a donation to your total when you are paying for something? Join the American Heart Association’s Life is Why Consumer Team as an intern to help bring our campaigns to life. These campaigns are designed to drive foot traffic, increase sales, engage consumers and employees, and drive goodwill throughout our communities. By challenging customers to ask, “What is my why?” We provide a platform to tell authentic stories backed by our trusted brand.
We are seeking an intern with a passion for design and empowering others to excel. Ideal candidates will be creative, possess graphic design skills, excel in written communication, and have strong attention to detail in researching the organizational structure of prospective companies.
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 hours per week
- Internship Duration: 5/19/25-8/22/25
- Remote Position in Eastern time zone
- 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
Tasks could include things like the following:
Content Library Management & Design
- Assist with indexing, updating, and organizing materials on internal SharePoint site and external supporter website.
- Creation of presentations, one-pagers, and supplemental materials for internal and external needs.
- Create and manage supporter case studies, including connecting with internal staff to gain relevant information.
Case Study Creation
- Collect information related to existing campaigns from the American Heart Association market staff and supporters to develop and create compelling recaps highlighting successes and challenges.
- Design one to two page compelling briefs (context, photos, images, graphics, etc.)
Corporate Briefs
- Research and compile corporate briefs for targeted companies including corporate structure, Executive profiles & mapping, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) focus, previous & existing support, Association engagement history, etc.
Industry Research
- Conduct weekly industry research on supporters and relevant nonprofit trends.
- Grocery, C-Stores, Auto dealers, larger retailers
Meeting & Events Support
- Oversee agendas and resource development for internal and external meetings.
- Join Corporate Relations Directors on select external meetings to note take and assist with meeting next steps (if proximity allows for it.
- Assist with pertinent events including management of the invite lists, invitation design, special event planning, RSVP tracking, follow up communications, etc.
Team Projects
- Work with project coordinator to track campaign materials spend against budget.
- Work with project coordinator to create and manage library for contract intake forms and track accordingly.
Qualifications
- Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree inBusiness, Marketing, Management, Graphic Design and Business majors preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of Canva. Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
- Creating visually appealing presentations using Canva and PowerPoint.
- Sourcing and compiling case studies to support our projects.
- Enhancing existing presentation materials to improve their overall quality and impact.
- Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills.
- 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.
- Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
- Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: April 4, 2025.
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.
- 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.
Apply Today:
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 AHA 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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Posted Date2 hours ago(3/6/2025 11:15 AM)
Requisition ID2025-15258
Job CategoryAdministrative Support
Position TypePart Time
