Intern, Marketing Communications-New York City and surrounding area

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 an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization.  Our New York City Communications team is seeking an intern for the Fall to support our work in public outreach, marketing, media communications, and community relations.

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: 5/20/24 – 8/9/24

Hybrid position. Must be based in New York City servicing NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

Gain meaningful 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 enriches your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Create promotional materials for local events and community outreach.
• Write and edit compelling survivor stories.
• Coordinate resources for local events.
• Attend events and assist the communications director with communications and marketing duties.
• Attend interviews at local media outlets.
• Local media outlet research as well as craft and pitch stories.
• Support social media content creation and management.

Qualifications

• Writing samples required.
• Proficient in multiple social media platforms.
• Proven excellence in written communication 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 expertly in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
• Effective oral and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment handling multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Canva.
• Required Equipment:Reliable WiFi Connection
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm.
• 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 12, 2024.

 

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 cardi