Intern, Community Health-Houston, TX

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, 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 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.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 9/9/24 – 12/6/24
• Location: Intern must be based in Houston, TX, or the immediate surrounding area.
• 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
• Gain experience in the professional world while learning about board management
• 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

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Support work around clinical and community impact priority issues including hypertension control, outpatient quality improvement programs, nutrition insecurity, community response, and tobacco/vaping.
• Assist community impact team in communicating the impact of local work.
• Understand the principles and practices of public health planning, research administration, and evaluation.
• Deeper understanding of public health by increasing their awareness of cultural needs, and challenges of connecting resources to diverse populations.
• Understand the benefits of strategic …