Intern, Community Health, CPR Focus-Remote in Midwest

Overview

Time Commitment : 20-25 hours per week

Internship Duration : 1 / 21 / 25 5 / 2 / 25

Location : Remote within the Midwest region located in one of these states IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI

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.

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 :

The intern will research NICU departments to better understand how new parents are being prepared to save a life prior to discharge from the hospital.

The intern will summarize research that will provide insight into strategies to increase access to CPR training for new parents.

Research and Analysis :

Using various internal and external resources, research NICU hospitals in the assigned region. Identify appropriate points of contact in the NICU department.

Help build the necessary tools to capture profile information.

Contribute to the development and / or the refinement of assessment tools necessary to capture needs and appropriate data.

Manage information captured in a well-organized, easy-to-access data file.

Follow protocols established by Data Quality and Reporting Manager.

Project Management

Collaborate with team members to prioritize NICU hospitals based on their alignment with association priorities.

Provide summary of research. Assist in the identification of trends and provide input on strategies needed to increase access to CPR training for new parents, their families and friends.

Prepare weekly and monthly work plan on best approach to reach out to NICU Discharge Nurses, NICU Directors and other appropriate contacts within the NICU department.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on research findings.

Support Fundraising Strategies

Provide research-driven insights to inform fundraising strategies and engagement plans for prospects.

Participate in meetings to discuss research findings and contribute to strategic discussions.

Confidentiality and Ethics

Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Adhere to ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations when conducting research and handling donor information.

Qualifications

Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a degree in public health, nonprofit management or related degree are encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.

Strong analytical skills, comfortable with qualitative and quantitative data.

Problem-solving and critical thinking.

Strong organizational skills.

Ability to create a strategy based on data.

Ability to work independently and professionally in a corporate environment and assume responsibility for completing projects from inception through final results.

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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close : November 8, 2024.

Compensation and Performance Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive environment in which to work and grow. And we do.

Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor / mentee in our professional mentoring program.

HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

Healthcare Benefits You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.

We also provide 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.

Apply Today :

So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal : Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.

The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

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.

We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.