American Heart Association
Intern, Marketing Communications-Mobile, AL
American Heart Association, Mobile, Alabama, United States, 36624
Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
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 has an opening for a Communications & Marketing Intern in Mobile, AL. This position will focus on developing and implementing communications and marketing assets that promote the Association's strategic priorities and events, with a special emphasis on traditional and non-traditional media relations within the Mobile, AL market.
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 our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.
Internship Overview:
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
Internship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25
Location: Remote in Mobile, AL
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
Writes/distributes communications materials mostly supporting fundraising activations.
Pitches/places stories in traditional and non-traditional media, as appropriate.
Assists with social media posts and web stories.
Secures media participation in support of American Heart Association events.
Works with internal fundraising staff to determine roles/responsibilities for communications support and provide support, as appropriate.
Identifies human interest stories for distribution via media, digital and social channels.
Develop PowerPoints and Communications reports as required.
Works to place Public Service Announcements (PSA) locally, as appropriate.
Works with other team members to help manage local paid advertising projects.
Manages and implements other projects as identified by the Executive Director and Regional VP of Communications.
Qualifications
Senior or graduate level college or university student studying communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field.
Ability to work as a team member with multiple internal and external constituencies: staff, media, external corporations, and volunteers.
Interest in implementing public relations campaigns, pitching to media, writing and/or developing press releases, scripts, social media posts and other marketing and communications assets.
Working knowledge of news media operations, newsgathering, and technology.
Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
Ability to travel to local meetings and events as required.
Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi connection
Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-5:00pm.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: October 7, 2024.
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.
Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.
Apply Today:
So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.
In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
#AHAWAYUP, #LI-DNP
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Posted Date 16 hours ago (11/8/2024 1:40 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-14484
Job Category Administrative Support
Position Type Part Time
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
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 has an opening for a Communications & Marketing Intern in Mobile, AL. This position will focus on developing and implementing communications and marketing assets that promote the Association's strategic priorities and events, with a special emphasis on traditional and non-traditional media relations within the Mobile, AL market.
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 our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity and inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization, and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.
Internship Overview:
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
Internship Duration:1/21/25 – 5/2/25
Location: Remote in Mobile, AL
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
Writes/distributes communications materials mostly supporting fundraising activations.
Pitches/places stories in traditional and non-traditional media, as appropriate.
Assists with social media posts and web stories.
Secures media participation in support of American Heart Association events.
Works with internal fundraising staff to determine roles/responsibilities for communications support and provide support, as appropriate.
Identifies human interest stories for distribution via media, digital and social channels.
Develop PowerPoints and Communications reports as required.
Works to place Public Service Announcements (PSA) locally, as appropriate.
Works with other team members to help manage local paid advertising projects.
Manages and implements other projects as identified by the Executive Director and Regional VP of Communications.
Qualifications
Senior or graduate level college or university student studying communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field.
Ability to work as a team member with multiple internal and external constituencies: staff, media, external corporations, and volunteers.
Interest in implementing public relations campaigns, pitching to media, writing and/or developing press releases, scripts, social media posts and other marketing and communications assets.
Working knowledge of news media operations, newsgathering, and technology.
Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
Ability to travel to local meetings and events as required.
Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi connection
Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9am-5:00pm.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: October 7, 2024.
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.
Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.
Apply Today:
So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.
In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
#AHAWAYUP, #LI-DNP
Join our Talent Community!
Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.
Posted Date 16 hours ago (11/8/2024 1:40 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-14484
Job Category Administrative Support
Position Type Part Time