Intern, Marketing & Communications-Atlanta, GA

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.

The American Heart Association’s Atlanta office is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail‑oriented Marketing & Communications intern to support marketing, communications, and digital engagement efforts in the Atlanta office. This internship offers hands‑on experience developing content and collateral materials, assisting with social media calendars and content, and helping amplify the mission of building longer, healthier lives for all.

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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• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Location:
  
  Hybrid in Atlanta, GA. Must be available to work onsite one day per week (Tuesday or Thursday).
• Salary: $23.00 per hour
• Position Type:
  Part Time

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.

• Create engaging social media content for Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, and X.
• Design graphics, social posts, and promotional materials using Canva.
• Assist with content planning and scheduling across social media channels.
• Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to increase audience interaction.
• Support the development of marketing materials to support the development and community impact teams.
• Capture photos and videos at local events and assist with basic video editing.
• Research and recommend industry trends and social media best practices.

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, with an interest in nonprofit and healthcare communications.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to develop press releases, news stories, social media content, and other communications materials.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Canva with the ability to create engaging social media and communications content.
• Experience developing or supporting social media campaigns through internships, volunteer roles, student organizations, or coursework.
• Strong interest in social media, public relations, marketing, and digital storytelling.
• Participation in professional…