Temporary Communications Specialist

Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays 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.

The Part-Time Temporary Communications Specialist will work with the Science Media Relations team within the National Marketing and Communication department to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization while working directly to create compelling accurate news materials and learning how the team engages and supports science and health care this position the candidate will have first-hand experience to learn and assist with the extensive media relations strategy that supports the Associations 14 peer-reviewed scientific journals and 7 annual scientific meetings.

Position Overview:

• Time Commitment: We will gladly work with your class schedule however the roles and responsibilities will require approximately 20-25 hours each week remotely and this is a special one-year position with the Associations National Science Media Relations team.
• Position Duration: 02/01/2026 01/31/2027
• Remote Position
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Position Goals:

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.
• Learn skills in a position that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

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 additional training and support locally.

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• Assist in supporting the Science Media Relations team for the weekly review of articles publishing in the Associations 14 scientific journals
• Assist in the review of science selection process for the Associations scientific meetings
• Assist in the development of one or more science news releases
• Assist in drafting support materials for promotion such as resource links internal tools photos or other multimedia etc.
• Assist with proofreading of press materials
• Assist in pulling media coverage reports and tracking of top media clips hyperlinks for media dashboard report and overall reports Assist in researching new collaboration opportunities and new strategies and tactics

Here are some of the preferred skills we are seeking:

• Strong awareness of and interest in current events and whats in the news daily related to health care heart disease stroke and nonprofit organizations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including professional interaction with colleagues and previous experience with fully remote work
• Ability to work independently with fast-paced team with multiple tight deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and communicate regularly seek assistance in a timely manner
• Teamwork skills and the ability to work with other staff taking project direction quickly and meeting deadlines
• Strong work ethic attention to detail
• Self-motivated resourceful problem-solving and solutions-oriented approach

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Preference: candidates who are rising seniors in college or graduate students pursuing a degree in communications or science writing public health journalism news writing with an interest in non-profit and health care communications.

• Three (3) years of minimum work experience.

• Prefer candidates who are rising seniors in college or graduate students pursuing a degree in communications or science writing public health journalism news writing with an interest in non-profit and health care communications.
• Ability to work professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and in a virtual/remote capacity and assume responsibility for guiding projects from inception through completion.
• Effective oral written and presentation communication skills and previous experience in a remote work environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Office (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite and Canva are a plus.
• Proficiency in AP Style.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm CST.
• 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

Pay rate: $23.00 per hour

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• Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
  
  
• Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association 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.

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