Intern, Marketing & Communications

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.

Our Communications Teams is seeking an intern in Houston, TX. The Bear Bryant Awards communications internship offers the opportunity to gain professional experience with a national non-profit organization while working directly to promote college football’s premier annual Coach of the Year Award.

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. 

Individuals will obtain practical experience and receive hands-on training in various fields, to include volunteer recruitment/management, community event planning and management, public health research, community partner networking/connection, and program development/implementation.

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 Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and at heart.org.

Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 9/11/2023 through 1/10/2024
• Hybrid position – some remote work, some in-person based in our Houston, TX office
• May be required to work after hours on rare occasions for special events
• 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 enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Work with the Greater Houston communications team to craft, implement and measure the success of a comprehensive communications plan that will increase awareness for the Bear Bryant Awards and other American Heart Association programs and events.
• Develop unique and creative content for the Bryant Awards social media platforms, including strategy, content creation and monitoring.
• Lead projects as assigned, such as sponsorship fulfillment projects and social media promotions for special events.
• Traditional and Digital Media: Explore and engage new outlets, especially on-line media to targeted audiences. Research and monitor new media and promotional opportunities.
• Research and prepare media and event background materials to support the Bryant Awards and other events and programs.
• Draft, edit and pitch stories to local and national media outlets.
• Maintain the integrity of The Association and Bear Bryant Awards brands by developing, reviewing, and editing communications and marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of mass and alternative media, including social media, and principles of journalism including news gathering, interviewing, writing and editing, Basic video, graphic design and photography skills desired.
• Knowledge of AP style writing.
• Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment leading multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Ability to plan, produce and implement communications and marketing efforts.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Canva, Animoto and Adobe Creative suite is a plus.
• Some knowledge of college athletics.
• Minimum availability 20hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Required Equipment:
  • Reliable WiFi Connection

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?A cover letter is recommended to explain why an internship in public health at the American Heart Association appeals to you.

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, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity applies to both our workforce and the communities we serve as it relates to heart health and stroke prevention.

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EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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