Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s 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 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 social media internship will work with other content creators within the National Marketing and Communication department to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization while working directly to create compelling content for our social channels.

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 commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, 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.jobs.

Internship Overview

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/19/25-8/22/25
• Location: Remote. Must have Tuesday or Thursday availability in ET or CT time zone
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Work with the Social Media content creation team to craft and execute compelling vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Monitor results of social media content on key platforms and provide analysis of findings
• Source new content ideas and monitor trends on social platforms
• Conduct an analysis of what other organizations and brands are doing on social media and present findings to the broader brand marketing team
• Learn brand standards and ensure video content aligns with the goals and mission of the organization

Qualifications

• Candidates who are college seniors or graduate students with a business major with a focus on marketing, social media marketing, and broadcast journalism preferred.
• Coursework and/or experience with social media monitoring, marketing data analytics, and data segmentation reporting
• Coursework and/or experience with in-app editing tools on TikTok and Instagram are required.
• Coursework and/or Premiere Pro are required.
• Basic video, graphic design and writing skills are required.
• Coursework and/or experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva preferred.
• Coursework and/or experience with After Effects and Blender.
• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: April 4, 2025.

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.

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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 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.

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Posted Date 3 hours ago (3/7/2025 12:11 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-15272

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

The size and scope of our organization, along with our more than 40 million volunteers and supporters, allows us to make a real impact on our shared focus of cardiovascular and overall health.