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Intern, Community Health-Remote

American Heart Association

4h ago

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Job Description

**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. We have an exciting opportunity for an intern on our National Community Health Team. Under close supervision and mentorship of experienced public health professionals, student interns supporting community health initiatives will apply classroom learning to practical public health solutions. Responsibilities will include a variety of planning and execution tasks that will enhance their existing skills by learning strategies to improve health outcomes in diverse communities. 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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work\-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X , and at heart.jobs. **Internship Overview:** * Time Commitment: 20\-25 hours per week * Internship Duration: 9/8/26\-12/11/2626 * 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** * **Enhance community impact work** * Research evidence\-based and promising strategies that support health priority areas (blood pressure/other chronic conditions, nutrition security, CPR, tobacco) * Identify, review, and develop resources that meet community health needs such as playbooks, intervention best practices and other turnkey materials. * Assemble a catalogue of vetted resources developed across market teams * Supports day\-to\-day management of internal communications channels, including Teams chats and the Co