Department of Health Science
Community Fieldwork Handbook
General Agency Information
AGENCY NAME:
American Heart Association
AGENCY ADDRESS:
*NEW* 217 E. Redwood Street / 23rd Floor / Baltimore, MD 21202
AGENCY TELEPHONE:
410-685-7074
FAX: 410-637-4550
Web Page/URL:
www.heart.org
Geographic Areas Served:
This office serves the State of Maryland with the exception of PG & Montgomery County.
Supervisor(s):
Name: Kimberly Mays
Title:
Email: kimberly.mays@heart.org
Phone:
Contact(s):
Name:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
Amanda Bernheim
Regional Office Manager
amanda.bernheim@heart.org
410-246-6713 (NEW)
AGENCY GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Impact Goal: By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while
reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20%
Last update 7/18/13
DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Our goal is to raise funds through Special Events (Gala, Heart Walk, and Go Red for Women
luncheons) and to support research, advocacy and quality improvement through public
education efforts.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED?
Yes
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION (How might your organization use and improve a health education
student’s skills and knowledge?):
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Putting skills acquired into day-to-day business situations in the healthcare/non-profit field.
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On the job training in corporate relations (fund raising), communications and advocacy.
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Improve knowledge of non-profit business sector.
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Assist with health fairs, special events and community relations.
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Grow knowledge of the Baltimore business community.
INTERN INFORMATION (What are the skills and qualities you seek in an intern?):
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Good customer service
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Good communication skills
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Good computer skills, especially in web-based technology and Microsoft Office
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Parking problems? Need for night/weekend availability? Things a
student should know before an interview?):
HOURS: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
PARKING:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: accessible to subway, light rail and buses
DRESS CODE: Business Casual
OTHER INFORMATION:
Thank you for completing this form. Please return to jspera@towson.edu
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jen Spera at 410-704-2132
Last update 7/18/13