Intern, Marketing Communications

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Position Title: Intern, Marketing Communications
Location: Laramie, Remote
Country: United States
Deadline Date: April 4, 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 and has since made significant strides in reducing cardiovascular disease deaths by half. The organization is dedicated to addressing major health challenges and is committed to ensuring a healthier future for all. With a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, the AHA operates across multiple states and engages in various health initiatives. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and it has a culture that values work-life harmonization. The AHA employs a significant number of individuals and has a presence in numerous states across the United States, making it a prominent voluntary health organization.

Job Overview:
The internship program at the American Heart Association offers college students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a non-profit environment, particularly within the SouthWest Marketing Communications Team. Interns will engage in various activities that support the AHA's mission, including developing communication strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting the organization's goals to various stakeholders. This role is designed to provide interns with practical job skills while allowing them to explore potential career paths within a reputable health organization. Interns will collaborate with different teams across the Marketing and Communications department, gaining insights into the workings of a large non-profit organization. The internship is structured to enhance both academic and professional resumes while making a meaningful impact on the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will assist in the development of news releases and press materials, draft a variety of marketing communications materials to promote campaigns, events, and programs, and collaborate with the marketing communications team to execute marketing and communications efforts. Responsibilities also include providing ideas to support strategic marketing, researching potential media collaborators, assisting in managing social media accounts for regional AHA platforms, and supporting the team in compiling campaign reports and recaps. Interns will be expected to engage actively in team discussions and contribute to the overall success of the marketing initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing. Proficiency in AP style writing is essential, along with experience in social media management. Interns should demonstrate effective communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings, and be comfortable working with community leaders, volunteers, and staff. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is crucial, as is proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Canva. A reliable Wi-Fi connection is required, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in a relevant field such as journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing. This educational background is essential for understanding the principles of effective communication and marketing strategies, which are critical for the internship role.

Experience:
Candidates should have some experience in social media management and effective communication, ideally through previous internships or academic projects. Experience in a corporate or non-profit environment is preferred, as it demonstrates the ability to navigate professional settings and manage projects from inception to completion.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the organization. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
This internship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week, with a duration from May 19, 2025, to August 22, 202

• The position is remote, allowing flexibility for candidates located within the Southwest Region (OK, AR, TX, NM, CO, WY). The compensation for the internship is $23.00 per hour. The AHA offers various benefits, including access to professional development resources, healthcare benefits, and participation in Employee Resource Groups. The application deadline is April 4, 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to avoid missing the opportunity.