Intern, Marketing & Communications, Design

American Heart Association

. Review, update, and refresh communications materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency across print and digital assets .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication, writing, and editing skills while managing projects independently in a non-profit environment. Proficient in creating engaging communications materials that align with brand guidelines and effectively convey complex information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Communication SkillsProject ManagementProficiency in CanvaAttention to DetailPublic Policy Experience

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingProofreadingFact-CheckingContent Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependenceAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

CanvaOutlookWordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Public PolicyNon-ProfitHealth Care CommunicationsAdvocacyChild and Family Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, update, and refresh communications materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency across print and digital assets
Design one-pagers, social graphics, slide templates, and toolkits supporting Voices for Healthy Kids advocacy and outreach efforts
Ensure materials align with Voices for Healthy Kids brand guidelines, visual identity, tone, and messaging
Support layout and design work using established templates and brand standards
Fact-check language, data points, and citations for accuracy and research grounding
Collaborate with the communications and marketing team to refine content and support timely project updates
Gain practical job skills in a non-profit environment
Support national advocacy efforts to improve child and family health

Requirements

What you’ll need

College seniors and graduate students pursuing a degree in public policy, communications, public relations, public health, journalism, or related fields
Experience in public policy and/or an interest in non-profit and health care communications is strongly preferred
Strong communication, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to independently manage projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and follow-through
Interest in translating complex information into clear, easy-to-understand content for different audiences
Proficiency in Canva and other tools used to create clear, engaging communications materials
Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Reliable Wi-Fi connection
Minimum availability of 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future
Remote work must be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization
Work-life harmonization resources
Access to Heart U, the Association’s award-winning corporate university
Training and support locally and through the National Center
Professional development and training
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Professional mentoring program
Access to more than 100,000 Heart U resources
Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost for employees and family members
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to explore a career path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization
Internship experience that enriches academic and professional resumes
Reliable Wi-Fi connection required