Intern, Public Health Tobacco Prevention, California Tobacco Endgame Center-Remote in Bay area, SoCal, Sacramento

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The American Heart Associations California Tobacco Endgame Center for Organizing & Engagement is seeking a motivated community-centered Summer Intern to support grassroots organizing and local tobacco policy efforts across California. This internship is ideal for students who are passionate about community power-building and policy change.

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.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/11/26-8/21/26
• Location:This is a remote position with opportunities for in-person meetings and community engagement. Must be located in the Southern California Bay Area or Sacramento CA
• 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 include:
Attend and participate in the annual Capitol Information & Education Days event in Sacramento May 11-12 2026 including preparation and on-site engagement.
Attend community coalition meetings and public forums with California Tobacco Prevention Program Funded projects working on local tobacco policy campaigns.
Assist with and help facilitate Tobacco Endgame Centersponsored trainings on topics such as community organizing spokesperson development and decision-maker engagement.
Support the development of training materials slide decks and resources for local and statewide trainings and monthly Affinity Calls.
Help monitor local tobacco policy campaigns across California to provide assistance training and resources to these efforts.

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a masters degree in political science public policy communications public health or related fields.
Experience in grassroots community organizing community engagement public policy and/or an interest in non-profit advocacy is required.
Experience building or supporting relationships with community-based organizations coalition building tobacco prevention decision-maker engagement or community stakeholders is strongly preferred.

Intermediate to excellent level of proficiency with software including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong written verbal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage professionally in virtual and in-person settings.

Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi connection.

Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-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.

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• 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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