Intern, Marketing & Communications-Remote in Midwest Region

Overview

Time Commitment : 20-25 hours per week

Internship Duration : 5 / 19 / 25 – 8 / 22 / 25

Location : Remote but must be located in one of the following states : OH, KY, KS, ND, SD, IL, IN, IA, MI, WI, NE, MN, MO.

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

Assist in the development of news releases and press materials.

Assist in drafting a wide variety of Marketing Communications materials to promote campaigns, events and programs (e.g., resource links, internal tools, photos, or other multimedia, etc.

Collaborating and assisting the marketing communications team in planning and executing the marketing and communications efforts to promote via earned media or paid media strategies, programs, campaigns and initiatives.

Provide ideas to support strategic marketing, public relations, and corporate communications.

Supporting the team work on collaborating on campaign reports and recaps.

Assist in managing social media accounts, including content curation.

Qualifications

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing are preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated effective one-on-one and group communications skills and comfortable 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.

Experience with Facebook, Instagram and X.

Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and Canva.

Required Equipment : Reliable Wi-Fi 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.

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.