Communications and Outreach Intern

JOHNSON HEALTH CENTER•Madison Heights, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Intern must be an actively enrolled college student in a communications or marketing program. The intern assists the Associate Director of Communications, who serves as the point person for Johnson Health Center’s public relations, community engagement opportunities, and development and implementation of the organization’s brand strategy. Using company resources, the intern creates, posts, publishes, or distributes approved JHC-branded materials to support brand consistency. The intern develops content and assists with the company website, social media sites, and Google listings as instructed, and works with the Patient Engagement, Development, and Human Resources teams at the direction of the Associate Director of Communications. The position requires physical attendance and involves a fast-paced office setting, frequent travel to other offices, and community, networking, recruiting, and organization-hosted events. The intern is expected to demonstrate commitment to Johnson Health Center’s mission and core values, follow its Code of Conduct, and treat patients and staff with dignity and respect while being mindful of cultural differences.

Requirements

Active enrollment in a local college or university communications or marketing program.
Demonstrated knowledge of outreach methods.
Proficiency in technology and social media.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate clearly and regularly without prompting.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting or exerting force up to 25 pounds occasionally and frequently moving objects.
Ability to perform work involving speaking, sitting, bending, walking, standing, hearing, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion.
Ability to use a computer constantly for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

Assist with the creation, production, and distribution of promotional materials, including press releases, newsletters, and print and digital publications.
Ensure consistent use of print and electronic branding assets, such as letterhead and logos.
Assist with JHC social media, website, and promotional content.
Maintain use of the company-wide brand style guide as needed.
Accompany the outreach team at community functions to represent JHC.
Assist with Johnson Health Center externally hosted events.
Accompany the Associate Director of Communications at networking and recruiting events to promote JHC’s brand, services, and career opportunities.
Assist with inventory of JHC-branded materials and promotional items, ensure they are current and accurate, and coordinate creation of new materials when necessary.
Perform other assigned duties, including work at JHC-hosted events, fundraisers, and specific patient demographic outreach.
Work effectively with community members and administrative and professional personnel.
Abide by the Code of Conduct documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual and demonstrate commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
Treat patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the population served.