Intern, Marketing & Communications
Company: American Heart Association
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
OVERVIEWNow 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.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. The Communications and
Marketing team in Knoxville, TN is seeking an intern for the summer
to support our work in public outreach, marketing, media
communications, and community relations.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.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 hours per week
- Internship Duration: 5/22/23 - 8/11/23
- Intern must be based in Knoxville, TN or immediate surrounding
area
- Salary: $23.00 per hourINTERNSHIP 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 othersRESPONSIBILITIESTASKS
COULD INCLUDE THINGS LIKE THE FOLLOWING:
- Create promotional materials for local events and community
outreach.
- Coordinate resources for local events.
- Attend events and assist the communications director with
communications and marketing duties.
- Attend interviews at local media outlets.
- Local media outlet research.
- Copy writing.
- Support social media content creation and
management.QUALIFICATIONS
- College or University student or recent graduate studying
communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related
field.
- Interest in implementing public relations campaigns, pitching
to media, writing and/or developing press releases, scripts, social
media posts and other marketing and communications assets.
- Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills,
including writing on health topics for promotional or educational
outcomes.
- Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group
communications and comfort with working with all levels of
community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
- Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit
environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and
programs from inception through completion.
- Working knowledge of news media operations, newsgathering, and
technology 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
- Basic knowledge of Canva, Animoto or Adobe Creative suite is a
plus
- Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of
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.
- Required Equipment:
- Reliable WiFi ConnectionCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe 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.
Keywords: American Heart Association, Knoxville , Intern, Marketing & Communications, Advertising , Knoxville, Tennessee
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