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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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an intern to work closely with the Community Impact Team to assist in the implementation of a sustainable culture of health within the diverse & vulnerable communities in Greater New Orleans, LA area. Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various disciplines, particularly regarding our organizational priority Nation of Lifesavers. Nation of Lifesavers is a multi-year initiative that aims to improve the survival rate for the more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year. The goal of the initiative is to turn bystanders into lifesavers, so that in the time of cardiac emergency anyone, anywhere is prepared and empowered to become a vital link in the chain of survival and provide CPR.

The intern will enhance their existing skill set by learning strategies to improve health outcomes in diverse communities by supporting nutrition security work, health education strategies, and creating culturally competent resources that can be utilized by communities to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and stroke.

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Internship Overview

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/19/25 – 8/22/25
• Location: Hybrid Position - Intern must be based in the Greater New Orleans, LA area
• Salary: $23 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.

• Assist with timely distribution of CPR kits.
• Coordinating logistics for distribution of AED subawards.
• Providing guidance and assistance to identified partners as needed.
• Assist in organizing/implementing community and culturally appropriate health initiatives and programs throughout communities.
• Support work around community impact priority issues, including hypertension control, nutrition insecurity, community response, and tobacco/vaping.
• Assist with internal program evaluations.
• Identify impact stories for showcasing, enhance via research and interviews, and develop communication pieces for online or offline sharing.
• Create and manage a volunteer database and communications; respond to volunteer inquiries with upcoming opportunities to provide CPR support at community events.
• Identify, review, and develop resources that meet community health needs such as playbooks and other tools.
• Explore state or local organizations that align with the Association’s priority issue areas and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Attend internal and external meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary.
  
  

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in public health, community health, advocacy or other related degree program.
• Willingness to travel to and from local community events and local meetings.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and have focused attention to detail.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of 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: 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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