Community Outreach Intern - Summer 2026

Access Health CT•Hartford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Access Health CT’s mission is to increase the number of Connecticut residents who are insured, lower their costs, promote health, and eliminate health inequalities. Since 2013, Access Health CT (AHCT) has helped more than one million individuals and small businesses get health insurance, and we’ve helped cut Connecticut’s uninsured rate in half. To further this mission, we created the Health Equity and Outreach Department. The primary goal of the Health Equity and Outreach department is to reduce health disparities throughout the state of Connecticut utilizing strategic initiatives and impactful outreach efforts. The team also builds and strengthen relationships with community partner organizations, allowing us to align and partner advocacy plans to meet the needs of communities. The department has 3 mission-driven areas of focus: Reducing the uninsured rate, Expanding Community Partnerships, and Improving access to quality care in underserved communities Health disparities are health differences that are closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage. They adversely affect people based on a variety of factors including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, disability, and geographic location, among many others. Position Overview The Community Outreach Intern will maintain targeted community outreach activities throughout the state of CT. S/he will represent AHCT and work with the Health Equity and Outreach management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase AHCT visibility within the surrounding communities.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a CHW program, Medical/Nursing or Public Health related field entering Junior or Senior year
Outstanding written communication and oral presentation skills
Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude and readiness to be a team player
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and community-driven
Detail orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience of 1-3 years with non-profit organizations and outreach activities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners and community organizations
Schedule regular outreach exhibitions in the community and consumers in the community
Assist in the organization of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events
Learn about AHCT and increase health insurance knowledge
Gain an understanding of the different programs offered to consumers
Set up Health Chat opportunities that explain programs to consumers
Table 1 event per week
Manage a segmented list of community contacts by keeping it up to date
Assist with Social Media engagement
Receive cultural training
Perform related duties as requested