Health Promotions Intern - Winter 2026 presso American Lung Association

Working alongside members of the Lung Health, Health Promotion and Education Team, 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 Promotion and Education staff in the development, promotion, and evaluation of a chronic lung disease educational program to gain experience in the field of public health.  

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit.   This position is for Winter 2026 and must be completed by June 2026.

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
  • Become knowledgeable of mission, development, and communications efforts.
  • Participate in staff meetings and learning opportunities.
• Health Promotions 
  • Work across both local and national teams to ensure best practices are being utilized to disseminate the chronic lung disease educational resource.
  • Work to compile program data.
  • Assist with the evaluation of chronic lung disease educational resources.
  • Assist with promotion and marketing efforts of chronic lung disease educational resources.
  • Assist in outreach efforts to create a database of dissemination opportunities.
  • Assist with reviewing and tracking the number of chronic lung disease educational resources distributed.
  • Develop one or more creative ideas to support our patients with COPD or healthcare providers with the work being done in the community.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in public health
• 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 and PowerPoint
• Ability 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 and are also required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless approved for medical or religious exemption.

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 [email protected] 

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.  

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V