Intern, Marketing & Communications-Glenn Allen Virginia

** 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.

This internship provides a rewarding experience with experience in a professional work environment where professional skills can be developed. Interns have the opportunity to observe, assist, and learn about the work done y will learn hands-on field development and support signature events and campaigns including projects for our Fall Heart Walk and Hard Hats events, and our community impact work.

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 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 Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, X, and s.

** Internship Overview:*
* + Time Commitment:

+ Internship Duration: 5/18/26-8/21/26

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Location:

** Hybrid. Office is in Glenn Allen, VA must be in Richmond, VA area*
* + 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*
* Intern will be responsible for supporting preparation and promotion for our fall campaigns

** Heart Walk and Hard Hats*
* * Support community impact events and activities as available, like our CPR Mobile Kiosk and Blood Pressure programs with community organizations.

** Collaboration*
* * Assist with cross-team communications and marketing projects in Health Strategies, Marketing/Communications, Youth Market, and Advocacy as needed.

** Volunteer Management*
* * Intern will be responsible for recruiting volunteers for each of their assigned campaigns.

* Intern will assist with various volunteer management tasks.

** Database Software and Applications*
* * Intern will learn how to navigate and perform basic functions in databases and applications, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and One Note), Greater Giving, and Luminate.

** Communications and Marketing*
* * Using branding guidelines, create graphics and video content for:

Event related materials

Mission related materials

** Qualifications*
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** Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, health communications, public relations, marketing or localization/translation with an interest in non-profit and health care communications.*
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** Intermediate proficiency in strategizing and posting on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.*
* + Comfortable with 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.

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