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AS WE CELEBRATE OUR CENTENNIAL YEAR, WE INVITE YOU
American Heart Association

   Location: Science-remote dallas texasDallas texasRemoteUnited statesDallas txPart time

  Time: 3 weeks ago

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for

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.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Project Intern in our International Science department. International Science is responsible for representing AHA in global science forums by engaging professional member volunteers and organizing events for science exchange and professional networking.

The work of the International Science team drives integration and innovation across all the international work done by Science Operations, Mission Aligned Business and Advocacy departments.

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.

#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 , , , , and at heart.org.

Internship Overview:

  • Time Commitment: 25 hours per week

  • Internship Duration: 1/21/25 – 5/2/25

  • Location: Remote

  • 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.

  • Supportive professional development through an open-access educational program.

  • Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume and enriches your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others. everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

Reporting to International Director of Health Science Programs, our intern will coordinate a cross-functional staff and volunteer project team to plan the Association’s participation in global science meetings and events.

Responsibilities include:

  • Development and management of project objectives, timelines and budgets, identifying project constraints and developing mitigation strategies as needed.

  • Manage and coordinate American Heart Association volunteer and staff travel needs associated with meetings and events

  • Collaborate with other American Heart Association departments to ensure consistent communication of event needs.

  • Communicate and manage relationships with external society stakeholders and vendors.

  • Responsible for tracking progress and event outcomes for overall return on investment evaluation.

Qualifications

  • Seniors and graduate students pursuing a degree in marketing communications, international marketing communications, business analysis, international business, public health, international public health, and similar degree programs.

  • Must have knowledge and experience with project management.

  • Must have strong organizational skills, comfortable with creating and enforcing timelines with others.

  • A highly motivated self-starter who creates opportunity does not wait for direction, and operate with limited management – the intern in this position must be resourceful.

  • Problem solving and critical thinking.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities and strong attention to detail and follow through.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.

  • Ability to work independently and professionally in a corporate environment and assume responsibility for completing projects from inception through final results.

  • Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.

  • Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F within the 8:30am-5:00pm workday

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. As a remote position, 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: November 8, 2024.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit 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.

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 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 1 day ago (10/30/2024 10:06 AM)

Requisition ID 2024-14459

Job Category Administrative Support

Position Type Part Time