Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Spring 2026 Internship
HealthCorps, San Diego, CA, United States
San Diego, CA
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 challenges in communities through programming that provides innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. Through our Teens Make Health Happen program, 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 supplement your current marketing and communication skills and provide a diverse range of experiences in the public health and non‑profit fields.
What You’ll Do
Content Creation & Storytelling: support content collection and storytelling for digital communications and social media platforms, including written, video, and visual content; create social media campaigns, program reports, newsletters, blog posts, and other marketing materials.
On‑Site Engagement & Coverage: visit multiple school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs and document HealthCorps regional and community events.
Social Media & Digital Marketing: manage the regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok), post updates, monitor engagement, conduct social listening, maintain brand consistency, and support content creation for LinkedIn and YouTube in collaboration with the national team.
Performance Tracking & Reporting: track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of communications efforts.
Campaign & Feature Support: assist in brainstorming and pitching recurring content ideas such as "Wellbeing Wednesdays" or "student takeovers."
Internal Communications: draft internal communications materials like email announcements, slide decks, or updates for HealthCorps teams.
Collaboration & Teamwork: collaborate with college mentors delivering TMHH health programming to local middle and high school sites in San Diego and with other HealthCorps MarComm Interns nationwide; participate in national intern huddles to align on voice, storytelling strategy, and key campaigns.
Represent HealthCorps in San Diego: be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites; use your presence at sites or area‑wide events to 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 (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Creative problem‑solving skills
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline‑driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic photography, image, and video editing skills
Graphic design skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Curiosity about trends, social platforms, and youth‑centered storytelling
Education And Experience Requirements
Currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, public health, or a related field
Successful completion of introductory courses in marketing, business, or equivalent
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Previous experience with Canva, social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), and editing platforms such as CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), or Adobe Express is a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within San Diego
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.
Stipend You will receive a stipend to help alleviate potential costs incurred from participating in the program. Funds may be used for technology needs, professional development materials, transportation for site visits, etc., and will be distributed in monthly installments.
Professional Development Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and access to national intern development sessions. Gain direct experience in public health, communications, and education systems, and create portfolio‑ready content shared with a national audience.
Networking & Impact Connect with HealthCorps media, wellness, and education professionals and contribute to mission‑driven storytelling that inspires the next generation of healthy leaders.
Additional Position Details Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps' values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and seek individuals who align with these 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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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 challenges in communities through programming that provides innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. Through our Teens Make Health Happen program, 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 supplement your current marketing and communication skills and provide a diverse range of experiences in the public health and non‑profit fields.
What You’ll Do
Content Creation & Storytelling: support content collection and storytelling for digital communications and social media platforms, including written, video, and visual content; create social media campaigns, program reports, newsletters, blog posts, and other marketing materials.
On‑Site Engagement & Coverage: visit multiple school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs and document HealthCorps regional and community events.
Social Media & Digital Marketing: manage the regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok), post updates, monitor engagement, conduct social listening, maintain brand consistency, and support content creation for LinkedIn and YouTube in collaboration with the national team.
Performance Tracking & Reporting: track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of communications efforts.
Campaign & Feature Support: assist in brainstorming and pitching recurring content ideas such as "Wellbeing Wednesdays" or "student takeovers."
Internal Communications: draft internal communications materials like email announcements, slide decks, or updates for HealthCorps teams.
Collaboration & Teamwork: collaborate with college mentors delivering TMHH health programming to local middle and high school sites in San Diego and with other HealthCorps MarComm Interns nationwide; participate in national intern huddles to align on voice, storytelling strategy, and key campaigns.
Represent HealthCorps in San Diego: be an embodiment and extension of our organization and our values, both inside and outside your sites; use your presence at sites or area‑wide events to 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 (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Creative problem‑solving skills
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline‑driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic photography, image, and video editing skills
Graphic design skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Curiosity about trends, social platforms, and youth‑centered storytelling
Education And Experience Requirements
Currently working toward a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, public health, or a related field
Successful completion of introductory courses in marketing, business, or equivalent
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Previous experience with Canva, social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), and editing platforms such as CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), or Adobe Express is a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within San Diego
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.
Stipend You will receive a stipend to help alleviate potential costs incurred from participating in the program. Funds may be used for technology needs, professional development materials, transportation for site visits, etc., and will be distributed in monthly installments.
Professional Development Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and access to national intern development sessions. Gain direct experience in public health, communications, and education systems, and create portfolio‑ready content shared with a national audience.
Networking & Impact Connect with HealthCorps media, wellness, and education professionals and contribute to mission‑driven storytelling that inspires the next generation of healthy leaders.
Additional Position Details Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps' values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and seek individuals who align with these 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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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