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About the Role
Students will enhance their existing skill set by learning strategies to improve health outcomes in local communities. This will be achieved by supporting clinical strategies and policy, system and environmental change opportunities across the five boroughs to prevent or manage cardiovascular diseases and stroke. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 CPR bystander response, tobacco/vaping, and the implementation of Outpace CVD.
- Assist with internal program evaluations.
- Assist the community impact team in communicating the impact of local work.
- 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.
- Identify, review, and develop resources that meet community health needs such as playbooks, promotional supplies and other tools.
- Explore state or local organizations that align with the Association’s priority issue areas and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Assist with the planning and implementation of trainings and other community impact meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary.
- Support external events and campaigns, such as American Heart Month, Advocacy Day, campaign-related events, and other related activities.
Requirements
- 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 in the 5 boroughs.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.
- 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.
Skills
- Public health
- Community health
- Advocacy
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Teams
- MS PowerPoint
- Canva
Location
- New York City Midtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in public health, community health, advocacy or other related degree program.
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00 per hour
Benefits
- Access to Heart U, award-winning corporate university
- Training and support locally and through National Center
- Professional development opportunities
- Membership in Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Mentorship program (mentor/mentee)
- Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do.
- The American Heart Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.
- The American Heart Association | American Stroke Association's 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.
- The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association 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.
Equal Opportunity
- In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
- EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities