Marketing and Communication Intern

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Storytelling: You will support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts. This may include developing written, video, and visual content that highlights the HealthCorps mission, student impact, community partnerships, and program successes.

On-Site Engagement & Coverage: You will be expected to visit local school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. You may also attend regional events, community outreach opportunities, and partner engagements to document and showcase HealthCorps' impact.

Social Media & Digital Marketing: You will help manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok) by creating and publishing content, monitoring engagement, conducting social listening to identify trends and content opportunities, and maintaining brand consistency. You may also support content creation for platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube in collaboration with the national team.

Communications Support: You will assist with the development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders. This may include drafting email communications, newsletters, announcements, presentations, event invitations, promotional messaging, and other materials that support regional and national HealthCorps initiatives.

Marketing Materials & Design: You will help create and update marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, presentations, event signage, one-pagers, and promotional materials that support program recruitment, event promotion, community engagement, and regional initiatives.

Regional Event Promotion & Support: You will support the promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications, outreach campaigns, and marketing efforts. This may include assisting with pre-event promotion, attendee engagement, and post-event storytelling.

Performance Tracking & Reporting: You will help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of regional marketing and communications efforts.

Campaign & Creative Project Support: You may assist in brainstorming, developing, and executing awareness campaigns, recurring content series, storytelling initiatives, and other creative projects that highlight HealthCorps programming and impact.

Collaboration & Teamwork: You will collaborate with a team of college mentors who deliver TMHH programming to local middle and high school sites, as well as other HealthCorps MarComm Interns across the country. You will also participate in national intern huddles with the HealthCorps marketing team to align on messaging, storytelling strategy, best practices, and key campaigns.

Represent HealthCorps in Your Community: You will serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence at schools, events, and community engagements will support outreach efforts that connect students, staff, partners, and community members to HealthCorps programs and resources.

Requirements

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

Currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social media, 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

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing, with strong skills in storytelling and communications. Proficient in graphic design and performance tracking to enhance outreach and engagement efforts.

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