Intern, Community Health-Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto CA

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. 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. 

Students will utilize their existing skill set to employ strategies that improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities. Project scope includes supporting our community health needs assessment and community health planning, creating culturally informed materials, outreach and education to the general public, research, and presentation development.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through 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 Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, CA or the immediate surrounding area.  Must have reliable transportation.
• 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 include:

• Assist Community Impact staff in identification, initiation and implementation of nutrition security, HOCPR, mental health, tobacco, and CVD opportunities.
• Support PSE (Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes) projects.
• Intern will be asked …