Intern, Marketing Communications
Company: American Heart Association
Location: Wichita
Posted on: May 29, 2023
Job Description:
OverviewNow 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 has an excellent opportunity
for an Intern, Marketing Communications! The location for this
position is flexible and can be home basedThe 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.Individuals will obtain
practical experience and receive hands-on training in various
disciplines, to include volunteer recruitment/management, community
event planning and management, public health research, community
partner networking/connection, and program
development/implementation.This internship, will provide a
birds-eye view of the work the Association is doing with the
National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI). The NHCI team
develops and supports signature events and activities across the
country. The internship will provide an opportunity to collaborate
with teams across the Marketing and Communications department, and
throughout the Association. The intern will provide support to and
collaborate with the NHCI Communications team through various
strategies and tactics for research, vetting and outreach to
influencers, creative concepting and performing administrative and
core marketing duties.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 a week
- Internship Duration: 5/30/2023 - 8/11/2023
- Location: Home based
- Salary: $23.00 per hourInternship 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
- Gain experience in the professional world while learning about
board management
- 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 othersResponsibilities
- Provide ideas to support strategic marketing, public relations,
and Marketing Communications campaigns in support of NHCI signature
events and activations.
- Assist with press release writing and distribution in support
of local event promotion and disseminating
mission/science/evergreen content
- Assist in creating media expert list for the NHCI
Communications team and conduct research/interview experts for
written pieces or quotes for future use in media efforts
- Other communications and marketing activities as
neededInternship Outcomes:Some of the skills acquired include:
- Experience working with and managing media relationships
- Understanding of communications planning and execution to
promote non-profit programs
- Improved written and oral communication skills
- Experience working in a professional environment
- Experience working with corporate branding
- Opportunity to expand personal portfolio
- Increase knowledge of non-profit landscape
- Opportunity to develop a full scope strategic communications
planQualifications
- Candidates who are juniors, seniors or graduate students
pursuing a degree in communications, social/digital media, public
relations, or marketing with an interest in entertainment and
influencer marketing.
- Effective oral, written and presentation communication
skills
- Knowledge of AP style writing
- Must be knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the
ability to produce charts and graphs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including
professional interaction with colleagues.
- Ability to work professionally in corporate and non-profit
environments
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and experience with
Canva and social media scheduling software preferred
- Self-starter with good organizational skills, effective
communication skills and experience with research design
- Minimum availably 20hrs/week
- Required Equipment:
- Laptop (the preference would be for interns to use their own
equipment, and we only provision AHA equipment when necessary)
- Reliable WiFi ConnectionHere are some of the preferred skills
we are looking for:
- Basic American Heart Association knowledge
- Understanding of health disparity and health equity, public
health, community health centers, community-based
organizations
- Knowledge of the Association and strong awareness of and
interest in current events, pop culture, social media trends
(including emerging platforms) and what's in the news related to
health care, heart disease, stroke, and nonprofit
organizations
- Knowledge of Public Relations experience
- Self-motivated, resourceful, problem-solving, and
solutions-oriented approachCompensation & BenefitsThe 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
cardiovascular diseases?A cover letter is recommended to explain
why an internship in public health at the American Heart
Association appeals to you.The American Heart Association's 2024
Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy
life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart
Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including
identifying and removing barriers to health care access and
quality.At American Heart Association - American Stroke
Association, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to
both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to
heart health and stroke prevention.This position not a match with
your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.EOE/Protected
Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
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