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 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 Cybersecurity Intern will assist the Cybersecurity team in identifying, assessing, and reducing cybersecurity risks across the organization. Primary responsibilities will focus on vulnerability management, external attack surface management, and cybersecurity awareness initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, risk analysis, security operations, and enterprise security programs while helping improve the organization's overall security posture.
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 hours per week
Internship Duration: 9/8/26-12/11/2626
Location: Must be located in Dallas, TX or the immediate surrounding area.
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:
Assist with vulnerability management activities, including identifying, analyzing, tracking, and reporting security vulnerabilities across technology environments.
Support cybersecurity risk reduction efforts through research, data analysis, and security assessments.
Assist in the review and analysis of security findings and remediation activities.
Help develop metrics, reports, and dashboards to communicate cybersecurity trends and risk posture.
Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
Contribute to the documentation of cybersecurity processes, standards, procedures, and operational workflows.
Assist with cybersecurity awareness initiatives, including the creation of educational content and communications that promote safe security practices.
Support cybersecurity projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and cross-functional collaboration efforts.
Perform additional cybersecurity-related research, analysis, and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
College Seniors and Graduate students studying Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields are preferred.
An understanding of key technology concepts such as access control, confidential data, encryption, business continuity, networking concepts, vulnerability management, cybersecurity principles, and cloud computing,
Familiarity and experience with Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE), cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability scanning tools (server, cloud, and application, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to organize information and document findings clearly
Be receptive to guidance from manager and able to effectively communicate results to manager.
Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working professionally with leaders, stakeholders and training coordinators.
Ability to be highly productive, both working alone and as part of a team.
Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Required Equipment: Reliable Wi-Fi connection.
Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 9 am-5 pm.
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.
Compensation & Benefits
The job application window is expected to close: July 17, 2026.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
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.
Apply Today:
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 Association 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.
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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 2 days ago (7/1/2026 10:08 AM)
Requisition ID 2026-17795
Job Category Administrative Support
Position Type Part Time
