Remote Marketing Communications Intern (Nonprofit)

American Heart Association; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Heart U online university

Teladoc medical and behavioral health

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

American Heart Association is seeking a creative, detail‑oriented intern to support Voices for Healthy Kids’ communications and marketing team. Remote, 20 hours weekly, 1/25/27–5/7/27, with $23/hour pay and a rich development program.

You will design content, refresh materials, and ensure brand consistency across digital and print assets while helping with policy outreach and national advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in public policy, communications, public health, journalism or related fields.
• Experience in public policy and/or nonprofit health communications preferred.
• Strong communication, writing, editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.
• Interest in translating complex information for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Canva and other tools used to create clear materials.
• Must have reliable Wi‑Fi and availability of 20 hrs/wk, M‑F 9am‑5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and refresh existing communications materials for print and digital assets.
• Design new content such as one‑pagers, social graphics, templates, and toolkits for Voices for Healthy Kids advocacy.
• Ensure materials align with brand guidelines, tone, and messaging.
• Support layout and design using established templates and standards.
• Fact-check language, data points, and citations to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with the communications and marketing team on timely updates.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing and editing

Attention to detail

Project management

Canva

MS Office

Education

College seniors/graduate students in public policy or related fields

Tools

Canva

MS Office

Job description

American Heart Association is seeking a creative, detail‑oriented intern to support Voices for Healthy Kids’ communications and marketing team. Remote, 20 hours weekly, 1/25/27–5/7/27, with $23/hour pay and a rich development program.

You will design content, refresh materials, and ensure brand consistency across digital and print assets while helping with policy outreach and national advocacy efforts.