Intern, Marketing Communications - Greater Des Moines Area

American Heart Association

Mar 8, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on May 19
Summer Internship
Marketing
Des Moines

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Requirements

Two years of education is preferred with a focus on marketing, communications, public relations, or related fields.
Candidates must submit a professional writing sample to include a blog, press release, news article, or other significant work sample.
Proven excellence in written communication skills.
Proven skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
Proficient in multiple social media platforms.
Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of Canva.
Basic knowledge of social media content creation for X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook.
Experience with a social media management platform including Sprinklr, Hootsuite, etc.
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. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Responsibilities

Create promotional materials for local events and community outreach.
Write and edit compelling survivor stories.
Coordinate resources for local events.
Attend events and assist the communications director with communications and marketing duties.
Attend interviews at local media outlets.
Local media outlet research as well as craft and pitch stories.
Support social media content creation and management.
Assist the communications director in crafting content for social media including copy, graphics, and video.

American Heart Association

To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1924

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Our mission : To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As the nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization. Our purpose is to help Americans live heart healthy and prevent America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers, heart disease and stroke. We are advocates of good health and promoters of positive behaviors, nutritious eating habits and healthy lifestyles. We also fund cutting-edge research and professional education programs. We promise to have an extraordinary impact on your life by empowering you and your loved ones to save lives, live healthier and enjoy more peace of mind about cardiovascular health. 2024 Impact Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.