Health Promotions Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Health Promotions team in planning programs, outreach initiatives, and health education activities.

• Provide support for the Better Breathers Club program aimed at adults with chronic lung disease and their caregivers.

• Create educational content for the public concerning chronic lung disease and lung health.

• Acquire a fundamental understanding of the American Lung Association’s mission, as well as its development and communication strategies.

• Engage in staff meetings and various learning opportunities.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, working alongside local and national groups.

• Complete lung health education and program training modules via the internal Learning Management System (LMS).

• Assist health promotion programs and related activities.

• Help ensure that Better Breathers Clubs and trained facilitators adhere to current guidelines set by the American Lung Association.

• Support the promotion and marketing efforts for the Better Breathers Club.

• Compile, verify, and update program records and contact information.

• Attend and observe Club meetings when possible.

• Generate creative ideas for partnership development and outreach for program promotion.

• Develop one or more innovative concepts for public-facing educational content.

• Gain insights into nonprofit structures, program delivery, e-communications, constituent record management, team building, professional communication, and relationship development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be pursuing a master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Communications, or a related discipline.

• Must be eligible to earn college credit for the internship or fulfill a graduation requirement.

• Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week is required.

• Strong writing abilities are essential.

• Attention to detail is crucial.

• Genuine interest in the mission of the American Lung Association is necessary.

• Capability to multitask and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

• Proven willingness to learn is expected.

• Ability to work independently is required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is needed.

• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Must refrain from any form of tobacco use.

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is granted.

• Documentation from an accredited college or university confirming eligibility for course credit or internship graduation requirement fulfillment must be provided prior to the start of the unpaid internship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unpaid internship opportunity.

• Flexible scheduling options available.

• Chance to gain experience in the public health sector.

• Technical training provided through the internal learning management system (LMS).

• Participation in staff meetings and various learning opportunities.

• Development of organizational, multitasking, communication, teamwork, and professional competencies.

• Opportunity to cultivate marketable skills and create public-facing educational content.

• Possibility of earning course credit or fulfilling a graduation requirement.