Intern, Community Health-Houston, TX at American Heart Association Internship

Responsibilities

• Support work around clinical and community impact issues including hypertension and nutrition.
• Assist community impact team in communicating the impact of local work.
• Understand public health planning, research administration, and evaluation.
• Increase awareness of cultural needs and resource connection challenges.
• Understand benefits of strategic partnerships to improve population health.
• Support clinical engagement, blood pressure program implementation, and nutrition advocacy.
• Support hands-only CPR education through community-based events.

Requirements

• Seniors or grad students pursuing a degree in Public Health or related major.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Skills in effective communication and comfort with community leaders.
• Interest in public health, policy, and political institutions.
• Ability to learn quickly and focus on details.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to manage projects in a corporate or non-profit environment.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Reliable WiFi and transportation.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F, 8:30am-5pm.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, professional development, and inclusive work environment.
• Join ERGs or be a mentor/mentee in the professional mentoring program.
• Access to HeartU, the national online university.
• Participate in Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.