Cause Initiatives Intern - Houston, TX

American Heart Association

What's Your Motivation?
Are you a student who might be interested in the fields of communications, marketing or public relations? Wants to work with national and local media? We are looking for a student interested in an internship at American Heart Association. You will gain valuable insight that will set you on the right track to a successful career in an exciting and fast-paced field. This internship is located in our Houston, TX office.

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.

The Cause Initiatives Intern will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of projects for Go Red Por Tu Corazn, one of the American Heart Association's cause campaigns. Go Red Por Tu Corazn is the AHA's bilingual movement to raise awareness among Hispanic women of their No. 1 killer 'heart disease and helps them and their families prevent risk factors for heart disease by practicing healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities would include:
' Assisting with content generation in English and Spanish.
' Translating copy for consumer communications.
' Assisting with online research; social media in particular.
' Assisting with public relations and digital marketing efforts.
' Coordinating logistics for meetings and events.
' Providing creative input, including collateral materials and website design.

Requirements
' Must be bilingual: excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
' Highly proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
' Proficient in social media (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube).
' Previous work experience in communications and/or marketing a plus.
' Must have the ability to work at least 20 hours per week.