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Our accessibility compliance team is looking for an intern to participate in the digital accessibility practice at the American Heart Association. Your responsibility will be to help ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality, and fully accessible digital projects. You will help us execute and refine our accessibility strategies and test procedures.Accessibility is key to upholding our core values of inclusion and for ensuring innovative and improved digital experiences.
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.
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Internship Overview:
Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per weekInternship Duration: 5/19/25 – 8/22/25Location: RemoteSalary: $23.00 per hourInternship 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.Learn advocacy-specific communications skills.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.Responsibilities
Accessibility Audits and Testing
Perform accessibility audits of websites, applications, and documents against WCAG 2.1 guidelines.Use accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE) and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like JAWS or NVDA) to identify issues.Test and document usability for individuals with specific disabilities such as vision impairment, motor disabilities, and cognitive impairments.Documentation and Training Support
Create documentation of best practices for designing accessible user interfaces and tools.Assist in developing internal training materials to educate teams on accessibility compliance and inclusive design.Support communication efforts by preparing reports on accessibility testing results and progress updates for stakeholders.Research and Innovation
Research emerging accessibility regulations and trends to inform future initiatives.Contribute ideas for innovative solutions to complex accessibility challenges.These tasks can be tailored to the intern’s skills and interests.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: March 14, 2025
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Compensation and Performance – Attracting talented, committed interns means offering competitive compensation, ongoing professional development and training, and a diverse and inclusive 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. HeartU 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.
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So, are you ready to intern for the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases?
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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