Health Promotions Intern - Winter/Spring 2026

American Lung Association

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About The Position

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Health Promotions Intern. Alongside members of the Health Promotions team in Chronic Lung Disease, the intern 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 Promotions staff to execute program planning, outreach and health education activities to gain experience in the field of public health, with an emphasis on supporting the Better Breathers Club program for adults living with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. They will also assist in developing public facing educational content related to chronic lung disease. 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. This position is for the Winter/Spring academic term of 2026 and must be completed by May 31, 2026. Location: This is a remote position, and we encourage any candidates in any location in the United States to apply.

Requirements

• Must be working towards a master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Public Health, Health Education, Social Work, Communications or related field
• Must be eligible to receive college credit for internship
• Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, and interested in developing a career in public health
• Qualified candidates should possess strong writing skills, attention to detail, and have a keen interest in the mission of the American Lung Association
• Ability to multitask, perform in a team environment, and a demonstrated willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. (supplies)

Responsibilities

• Gain a basic understanding of the American Lung Association
• Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts
• Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities
• Develop skills in working across a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common outcome
• Gain technical training by utilizing internal learning management system (LMS) to complete lung health education and program training curricula
• Support health promotion programs and activities
• Work across both local and national teams to ensure Better Breathers Clubs and the trained facilitators are meeting current American Lung Association guidelines
• Assist with promotion and marketing efforts of the Better Breathers Club
• Assist in compiling, verifying and updating Better Breathers Club program records and contact information, including attending and observing Clubs if possible
• Assist with brainstorming and providing creative ideas to execute partnership development and program promotion outreach
• Develop one or more creative ideas for public facing educational content related to lung health

Benefits

• Gain experience in the field of public health
• Develop confidence and marketable skills
• Learn about non-profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts
• Gain technical training by utilizing internal learning management system (LMS)
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff
• Learn how to develop communications for program promotion to partner organizations, clinicians and the public
• Learn to cultivate relationships
• Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees