Intern, Human Resources-University Relations

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.

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 University Relations team is seeking an intern to play a pivotal role in supporting the American Heart Association's nationwide paid internship program. This dynamic opportunity involves working closely with our team to expand the program's reach through outreach to universities. Additionally, the intern will gain valuable exposure to the realm of Human Resources by actively contributing to recruitment initiatives and engaging in learning and development programming. This multifaceted role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while honing essential skills for a well-rounded professional journey.

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
• Remote Position
• Salary: $23.00 per hour
• Internship Duration: 9/11/2023 – 12/8/2023

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriches your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.
• Opportunity to explore a career path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management.
• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Contributing to the implementation of a comprehensive professional development program, enriching the internship experience, and fostering growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal communications and other HR partners to drive internal communication and recognition of association interns and the program.
• Assisting with the recruitment of interns by working with our partner platforms like WayUp and Handshake.
• Assisting in the analysis and reporting of the internship program's performance and effectiveness.
• Partner on designing social media graphics, flyers for internal and external use, and recruitment marketing in support of the program.
• Conducting comprehensive research on Colleges and Universities, and actively engaging in outreach efforts to promote our internship program's expansion.

• Basic knowledge of Canva.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30 am-5 pm.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Pursuing a degree in degree in Human Resources, Project Management, Communications, Psychology, Sociology, Nonprofit Management, and Business.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• 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.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

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