Intern, Epidemiology, Data Science & Evaluation-Remote

Overview 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 Data Science & Evaluation team is seeking a part-time Epidemiology Intern to support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. This position provides hands‑on experience working with national surveillance and healthcare datasets, conducting epidemiologic analyses, producing statistical reports, and developing procedures that support high‑quality, reproducible public health research.

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 Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, X, and s. Internship Overview: Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week Internship Duration: 1/25/27-5/7/27 Location: Remote 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.

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following: Extracting, analyzing and summarizing prevalence, mortality, and health care utilization, expenditure and outcome data using national data sets (i.e., NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, HCUP, MEPS, etc.). Assisting with the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke-related data. Creating and updating statistical tables, figures, charts, and supporting documentation for scientific reports and publications.

Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), analytic documentation, and process guides for data extraction, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance activities. Collaborating with epidemiologists, data scientists, and scientific volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publication activities.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field. Working knowledge of statistical software such as cloud-based SAS and/or R required. Interest in and commitment to working with chronic disease data and populations; this role focuses on chronic disease initiatives and is not centered on infectious disease research or programs.

Ability to conduct quantitative analyses, interpret public health data, develop written procedures and documentation, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support high‑quality, reproducible research and reporting efforts. Experience…