[Hiring] Intern, Patient Engagement @American Heart Association

Role Description

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.

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27
• Must be available to attend an in-person event on February 22nd, 2027, in Dallas, TX.
• Location: Remote (Must be based in Dallas, TX)
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

• 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 include assisting with execution of a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)-funded project. This project seeks to develop a framework for patient engagement in research for heart and brain health.

• Support planning and execution of grant reporting and administration.
• Support meeting and event planning with key stakeholders and volunteers.
• Working with the AHA staff, leadership, research investigators and patient partners, inform the development and timely completion of key project deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal partners across evaluation, science, research administration, and program implementation teams.
• Assist with volunteer management and communications.

Qualifications

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in public health, pre-med, or a related health science field.
• Must be comfortable with volunteer outreach (phone calls & emails to volunteers).
• Experience/interest in health research.
• Experience with project management.
• Clinical experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be available to attend an in-person event on February 22nd, 2027, in Dallas, TX.
• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.

Benefits

• The job application window is expected to close: October 16, 2026.
• The American Heart Association invests in its people.
• Competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow.
• 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.
• Opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• 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.

Company Description

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.