Intern, Public Health Tobacco Prevention, California Tobacco Endgame Center-Remote in Bay area, SoCal, Sacramento

American Heart Association • Sacramento, CA

11d • $23 • Remote

About The Position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association’s California Tobacco Endgame Center for Organizing & Engagement is seeking a motivated, community-centered Summer Intern to support grassroots organizing and local tobacco policy efforts across California. This internship is ideal for students who are passionate about community power-building, and policy change. The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs . Internship Overview: Time Commitment: 20 hours per week Internship Duration: 5/11/26-8/21/26 Location: This is a remote position with opportunities for in-person meetings and community engagement. Must be located in the Southern California, Bay Area, or Sacramento, CA Salary: $23.00 per hour Internship Outcomes: Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to: Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment. Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization. Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

• Candidates who are seniors or graduate students pursuing a masters degree in political science, public policy, communications, public health, or related fields .
• Experience in grassroots community organizing, community engagement, public policy, and/or an interest in non-profit advocacy is required.
• Intermediate to excellent level of proficiency with software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage professionally in virtual and in-person settings.
• Reliable Wi-Fi connection.
• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or supporting relationships with community-based organizations, coalition building, tobacco prevention, decision-maker engagement, or community stakeholders is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in the annual Capitol Information & Education Days event in Sacramento, May 11-12, 2026, including preparation and on-site engagement.
• Attend community coalition meetings and public forums with California Tobacco Prevention Program Funded projects working on local tobacco policy campaigns.
• Assist with and help facilitate Tobacco Endgame Center–sponsored trainings on topics such as community organizing, spokesperson development, and decision-maker engagement.
• Support the development of training materials, slide decks, and resources for local and statewide trainings and monthly Affinity Calls.
• Help monitor local tobacco policy campaigns across California to provide assistance, training, and resources to these efforts.

Benefits

• The American Heart Association invests in its people.
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• Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and an environment in which to work and grow. And we do.
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
• Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
• We also provide access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern