Job Description
Job Description
The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for an Intern, Health Promotions in Urbandale, Iowa. Alongside members of the Health Promotions & Education team, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission : to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.
The intern will assist the American Lung Association health promotion staff to execute tobacco prevention and control activities to gain experience in the field of health promotions.
This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 10 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill an internship graduation requirement. This position is for Spring 2025 and must be completed by May 15, 2025.
PROJECTS
This is a great opportunity for the intern to enhance their skills in organization, multi-tasking and communications. The intern can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities :
- Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association and Health Promotions
Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts.
Gain technical training by utilizing Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Suite.Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.Assist in the development of media materials such as press releases, facts sheets and briefing documents, as well as working to develop compelling media pitches and story angles.Assist in compiling communications plans.Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute communications efforts for health promotion initiatives.Assist with general administrative support for tobacco cessation and tobacco prevention education to gain exposure to specific terminology.Assist in the office outreach efforts to encourage organizations to implement policy change.Assist in compiling program data.Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute programs.LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Gain a basic understanding and technical training of technology platforms.Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.Learn how to develop communications for health promotion programming.Learn to cultivate relationships.Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting.QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in health promotion, communications or related fieldMust be eligible to receive college credit for internshipQualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in health promotion or communicationsQualified candidates should possess strong writing skills, attention to detail, and have a keen interest in the mission of the American Lung AssociationAbility to multitask, perform in a team environment, and a demonstrated willingness to learnAbility to work independentlyComputer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and AdobeAbility to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.Required Documentation :
Before an unpaid internship begins, documentation from an accredited college or university will be required stating that this internship opportunity is eligible for course credit or fulfills an internship graduation requirement.
Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org
The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V
