Healthcare Communications Internship

Oregon Primary Care Association • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.orpca.org . OPCA is pleased to offer two internship opportunities for students interested in community health, advocacy, and nonprofit impact: a Communications Internship and a Policy Internship. To see more on the Policy Internship, please go here . Each role provides hands-on experience supporting Oregon’s Federally Qualified Health Centers through meaningful projects that build professional skills and contribute to OPCA’s mission. We are seeking candidates with excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Applicants are encouraged to review both tracks carefully and indicate in their cover letter which internship they wish to be considered for. Students who are completing their degrees in Oregon are encouraged to apply. The Communications Intern elevates the work of our health centers and staff through various communication strategies to further health center visibility. The intern will work alongside the Communications team to implement effective strategies to achieve OPCA’s strategic goals. This is a voluntary internship to assist with research, graphic design, and administrative tasks to support the promotion of programs and services of OPCA’s or its members.

Requirements

• Working skills in Canva or similar creative suites.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Familiarity with photo, design, website and online publishing applications and programs or ability to learn these programs.
• Comfortable using social media accounts such as Facebook and X.
• Junior or Senior standing or a graduate level student.

Responsibilities

• Designs visuals for various platforms, including social media, slideshows, etc.
• Tracks engagement and performance metrics on identified platforms including social media channels, blog , etc.
• Provides administrative support for the Communications team to maintain communication processes ( e.g. internal organization communications, etc.).
• Collaborates with Communications & Engagement Manager to execute targeted marketing campaigns to maximize attendance and engagement of CHC members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees