Overview
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter 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 University Relations team is seeking an intern to play a pivotal role in supporting the American Heart Association's nationwide paid internship program. This dynamic opportunity involves working closely with our team to expand the program's reach through outreach to universities. Additionally, the intern will gain valuable exposure to the realm of Human Resources by actively contributing to recruitment initiatives and engaging in learning and development programming. This multifaceted role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while honing essential skills for a well-rounded professional journey.
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 ValuedTM 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: 1/16/24-5/3/24
Remote Position
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.
Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management.
Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriches your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities
Tasks could include things like the following:
Conducting comprehensive research on Colleges and Universities, and actively engaging in outreach efforts to promote our internship program's expansion.
Assisting with the recruitment of interns by working with our partner platforms like WayUp and Handshake.
Assisting in the analysis and reporting of the internship program's performance and effectiveness.
Collaborate with internal communications and other HR partners to drive internal communication and recognition of association interns and the program.
Partner on designing social media graphics, flyers for internal and external use, and recruitment marketing in support of the program.
Contributing to the implementation of a comprehensive professional development program, enriching the internship experience, and fostering growth opportunities.
Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in degree in Human Resources, Project Management, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Nonprofit Management, and Business.
Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort 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.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
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.
Basic knowledge of Canva.
Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm.
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 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.
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 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
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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Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 2 days ago (10/26/2023 1:52 AM)
Requisition ID 2023-11232
Job Category Human Resources
Position Type Part Time
Location: TX-Dallas
