Advocacy Content & Public Policy Intern

American Heart Association, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Professional Development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The American Heart Association in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Government Relations intern to gain hands-on experience with a national nonprofit while creating compelling content for social channels.

The internship offers 20-25 hours per week, in-office at Atlanta, with a $23.00/hour salary and access to Heart U and professional development resources. You will support advocacy campaigns and learn how nonprofit communications drive policy impact.

Qualifications

• College seniors and graduate students pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Health Policy or Law.
• Experience in public policy and/or an interest in non‑profit and health care communications is strongly preferred.
• Must be familiar with software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, including professional interaction with colleagues.
• Required: Reliable Wi‑Fi connection
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support content development and/or project management for a long‑term issue advocacy campaign (access to care, nutrition, maternal health or tobacco).
• Inform our youth‑oriented efforts on issues, including the tobacco endgame.
• Assist with proofreading materials (news releases, info sheets, fast facts, etc.)
• Research reporters, facts, figures, arguments and allies in support of our advocacy priorities.
• Monitor and research media coverage of our priority issues, including recommending and developing social media content for sharing.
• Assist with drafting web and social media content about our advocacy work.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public policy interest

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Education

Political Science

Public Health Policy

Law

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

The American Heart Association in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Government Relations intern to gain hands-on experience with a national nonprofit while creating compelling content for social channels.

The internship offers 20-25 hours per week, in-office at Atlanta, with a $23.00/hour salary and access to Heart U and professional development resources. You will support advocacy campaigns and learn how nonprofit communications drive policy impact.