Intern, Marketing & Communications-Glenn Allen Virginia

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.

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 at AHA. They 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 Associations 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:
• Internship Duration: 5/18/26-8/21/26
• 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.

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 OneNote) Greater Giving and Luminate.

Communications and Marketing
Using branding guidelines create graphics and video content for:
Event related materials
Mission related materials

• 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.
• 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.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint and Canva.
• Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi connection and reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk M-F between the hours of 9am-5pm.
• 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.

The job application window is expected to close: March 13 2026.

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 an 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. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 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.

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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 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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