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 hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization. 

This internship with our national Policy Research team will provide hands-on experience with translating science into policy positions to support our advocacy work at the local, state, and federal levels. The internship provides an opportunity to collaborate with members of the Policy Research team and with different teams across the Advocacy department including our Federal Advocacy, Field Advocacy, and Grassroots teams.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/19/25-8/22/25
• Location: Remote
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Acquire practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Supportive professional development through an open-access educational program.
• Complete an internship that enriches the academic and professional path, as well as personal life, by making a difference in the lives of others.

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Reporting to the National Senior Policy Analyst for access to health care and our National Associate Policy Analyst for Research and Operations on the Policy Research team, our intern will support the Policy Research team in our policy implementation and outcome evaluation work to help understand the impact we are having as an advocacy organization.
• The intern will complete research tasks as assigned, such as conducting literature reviews and some analysis related to health and economic impact.
• The intern will support the development of content for resources such as policy briefs, fact sheets, regulatory comments, and other materials that support positions, and provide foundational information for the American Heart Association’s advocacy efforts.
• The intern will participate in meetings, workshops, and webinars with external partners, government agencies, coalitions and working groups related to the Association’s advocacy efforts.

• College seniors, and graduate students pursuing a degree in public policy, public health, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in public policy, health economics, evaluation and statistical analysis and/or an interest in advocacy and healthcare is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort working with professionals, academics, and learners across diverse disciplines and geographies.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for developing projects 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
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between 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: 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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