Intern, Government Relations-Atlanta, GA

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The Government Relations intern will work with other content creators within the National Advocacy Communications department to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization while working directly to create compelling content for our social channels.

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.

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• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Location:
  
  In office in Atlanta, GA
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

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.

• Support content development and/or project management for a long-term issue advocacy campaign (access to care, nutrition, maternal health or tobacco).
• Inform our youth-oriented efforts on issues, including the tobacco endgame.
• Assist with proofreading materials (news releases, info sheets, fast facts, etc.)
• Research reporters, facts, figures, arguments and allies in support of our advocacy priorities.
• Monitor and research media coverage of our priority issues, including recommending and developing social media content for sharing.
• Assist with drafting web and social media content about our advocacy work.

• College seniors and graduate students pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Health Policy or Law.
• Experience in public policy and/or an interest in non-profit and health care communications is strongly preferred.
• Must be familiar with software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, including professional interaction with colleagues.
• Required:
  Reliable Wi-Fi connection
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-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.

The job application window is expected to close:
October 16, 2026.

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