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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.

This internship with our national Policy Research team will provide hands-on experience with translating science into policy positions to support our advocacy work at the local, state, and federal levels. The internship provides an opportunity to collaborate with members of the Policy Research team and with different teams across the Advocacy department including our Federal Advocacy, Field Advocacy, and Grassroots teams.

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.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 9/11/2023—12/8/2023
• Remote Position
• 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.
• Gain experience in the professional world while supporting the development of an open-access educational program.
• 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,

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Reporting to the National Senior Policy Analyst for prevention on the Policy Research team, our intern will support the Policy Research team in translating science into evidence-based policy on a wide variety of topics including tobacco, nutrition, access to care, and more.
• The intern will complete research tasks as assigned, such as conducting literature reviews and compiling background research on our areas of interest.
• The intern will support the development of content for resources such as policy briefs, fact sheets, regulatory comments, and other materials that supports, positions, and provides foundational information for AHA’s advocacy efforts.
• The intern will participate in meetings, workshops, and webinars with external stakeholders, government agencies, coalitions and working groups related to AHA’s advocacy efforts.

• College juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a degree in public policy, public health, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in public policy and/or an interest in advocacy and healthcare is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort working with professionals, academics, and learners across diverse disciplines and geographies.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm. Some flexibility in scheduling may be required when communicating with international partners in different time zones.
• 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.
• Required Equipment:
• Reliable WiFi Connection

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  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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