Marketing & Communications Internship- Adolescent Health Non-Profit

Are you interested in serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders? HealthCorps and our mission to improve the lives of youth, both mentally and physically, provides you with the opportunity to do just that.

Who We Are

We’re HealthCorps – a national, non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health inequities in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges.

Where You Fit In

We’re looking for a creative, organized, self-starter who will help us achieve development goals and uplift the HealthCorps mission by contributing creative and innovative ideas. You will help develop and implement communication and marketing strategies as part of a dynamic team of regional staff and other college interns. This internship will help you to supplement your current communication skills and provide a diverse range of experiences in the public health and non-profit fields. The experience you gain through this marketing internship will be broad and helpful in preparing you for other fast-paced work environments. 

What You'll Do

• Aid in content collection and storytelling projects for digital communication and social media platforms 

• Attend multiple school sites per week to capture stories and content from our Teens Make Health Happen programs throughout the region 

• Commitment approximately 6 hours per week to ensure active participation, skill development, and contribution to team's goals 

• Attend HealthCorps regional events, such as community service events and health fairs 

• Create written, video, and image content to uplift the HealthCorps mission  

• Create engaging social media campaigns, promotional reports, and other marketing collateral to support a culture of health and wellness in the community 

• Assist in the management of regional social media channels 

• Participate in marketing brainstorming sessions 

• Measure and report the results of marketing initiatives 

• Collaborate with a team of college interns who deliver programming to school sites 

• You will prioritize our community’s health and wellness and work to ensure that relevant, local health resources are accessible for all students and staff. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact on your community. 

• You will be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values. Your presence -- whether at your assigned sites or at an area-wide event -- will be an asset in outreach efforts that connect teens, staff and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Applied understanding of basic marketing principles 

• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) 

• Creative problem-solving skills 

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently 

• Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Basic photography, image, and video editing 

• Graphic design skills  

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field. 

• Successful completion of introductory courses in marketing, business, or equivalent 

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) 

• Previous experience with the use of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), Canva, and social media management tools (Hootsuite, Sprout Social) a plus 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 50 miles within the Phoenix. 

Benefits

What You'll Gain

College credit:  HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the internship. 

*Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university this may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours. 

Professional Development: You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout the internship. You will gain direct experience in public health marketing and have opportunities to network with community leaders in the field. 

Additional Organization Details

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other, and our communities is core to HealthCorps’ values. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are seeking individuals that align with these same core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.

HealthCorps, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HealthCorps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and in compliance with all state and federal law requirements.

HealthCorps, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

HealthCorps, Inc. reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all its potential mentors. Your mentorship offer is contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check.