Overview:
Now 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’s Internship Program provides college students with an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets of event planning and implementation, volunteer management, and community outreach.
We have an exciting opportunity for a LiiVe Streaming Intern for the Southeast Region. The intern is responsible for supporting our LiiVe streaming program through the recruitment of Streamers/Content Creators and event support mostly through Twitch. The LiiVe Streaming intern works alongside our Southeast Digital Strategies Director that manages a large portfolio of Streamers/Content Creators that raise funds through our LiiVe program.
Our online gaming/streaming programs raised nearly $1 million dollars last year. Our goal is to leverage the community/followers of gaming streamers/content creators to raise funds for the AHA through live streaming activities which mostly consist of playing video games on Twitch to support the mission of the AHA through AHA’s streaming program called ‘LiiVe’.
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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Internship Overview
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Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
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Internship Duration: 9/11/23 – 12/8/23
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This is a fully remote position. This position can be located anywhere within the US.
Internship Outcomes
Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:
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Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
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Gain hands-on experience with an impactful and innovative community health program.
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Assisting in organizing/implementing community health initiatives and programs throughout communities.
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Managing and organizing volunteers.
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Help with the implementation of signature events and other activities.
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Attending internal and external meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary.
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Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriches your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will report to the Digital Strategies Director for the Southeast Region. Tasks could include things like the following:
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Vetting/Prospecting and Securing Streamers/Content Creators while providing tools and training to help Streamers/Content Creators establish and meet their fundraising goals.
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Presenting program information to Streamers/Content Creators that help volunteers understand the AHA and the LiiVe program.
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Coordinating, planning, and implementing activities and resources necessary to assist the Digital Strategy Director with achieving campaign goals and fundraising objectives.
- Maintaining and tracking all related fundraising data.
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Supporting communication strategies by creating different ways to help promote events through various social media platforms.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications:
- Excellent listening skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making.
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Knowledge of Gaming/Streaming/Twitch is a plus.
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Remote presentation skills for small and large groups.
- Ability to plan and work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills.
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Ability to set and exceed recruitment goals using skills and abilities in customer relationship management.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Ability to master new online and technical programs, and tools quickly.
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Minimum availability of 20 hrs./wk., M-T between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
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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.
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Required Equipment:
- Reliable Wi-Fi Connection
Compensation & Benefits:
The 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.
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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.
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