Intern, Community Impact-Florence, South Carolina

American Heart Association; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Heart U resources

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

American Heart Association offers a community-focused internship in Florence, South Carolina, giving college students hands-on experience in promoting cardiovascular health initiatives and cultural competency resources. The program runs 25 hours per week from late January to early May, emphasizing real-world impact within local communities.

Participants will work with the Community Impact Director to assess needs, support nutrition education, hypertension control, CPR/AED training, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of Canva.
• Required Equipment: Reliable Wi‑Fi connection and reliable transportation.
• Minimum availability of 25 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

• 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, cardiac emergency response and readiness (CPR & AED education), and tobacco/vaping.
• Engage rural healthcare centers.
• 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 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 activations.
• Attend internal and external meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Public health or related degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

Students will enhance their existing skill set by learning strategies to improve health outcomes in local communities. Working alongside the Community Impact Director, they will help assess community needs and support the implementation of community initiatives focused on nutrition security, health education, and culturally competent resources that promote the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, 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.

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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work‑life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 25 hours per week

• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27

• Location: Must be located Florence, South Carolina

• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship 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.

• 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 others.

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, cardiac emergency response and readiness (CPR & AED education), and tobacco/vaping.

• Engage rural healthcare centers.

• 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 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 activations.

• Attend internal and external meetings as requested, including health fairs and community events as necessary.

Qualifications

• 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.

• 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 25 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The 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 an 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. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs. We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

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

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