Community Relations Event Intern

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a real impact across Michigan this summer. As a Community Relations event intern, you will help bring Priority Health’s mission to life by supporting events that improve health and strengthen communities. You will gain professional experience in event operations and logistics, experiential brand marketing, project management and planning, public facing communication, on-site decision making, and visibility with health care and community leaders. This role is suited for those who like to stay out from behind the desk most days and want to get an authentic look at what it takes to run real community events, many of which happen outside of the traditional office days and hours. We are seeking an initiative-taking, confident and enthusiastic intern who will serve as an event brand ambassador and learn in real-time alongside our award-winning team. The intern will represent Priority Health as a brand ambassador at a variety of sponsored community events and will assist in organizing and executing campaigns, small gatherings, and large festivals. No two days on the job are the same. You will wrap up the internship with an understanding of how community engagement can both improve health and influence marketing and brand goals.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program (e.g., Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations).
• Strong emotional intelligence and people skills, comfortable engaging with the public in a friendly, positive manner.
• Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect among diverse audiences.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital project management systems.
• Passion for community engagement and event planning.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and occasional overnights for events.
• Comfortable driving to events independently and navigating to various locations across lower Michigan.
• Ability to lift and transport event materials independently up to 40 lbs. and work extended periods of time during events
• Enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the area of accountability. May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school, or are enrolled in a university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the area of accountability. May also be a recent graduate from an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and coordination of community events, including logistics, vendor management, and volunteer coordination.
• Independent travel with event setup and teardown, branded item distribution and ensuring all aspects run smoothly.
• Support marketing efforts by gathering content for social media, intranet, and engaging with the members and potential members.
• Troubleshoot on-site challenges (weather changes, vendor questions, crowd flow) with support from the Community Relations team.
• Provide administrative support, including maintaining event databases, tracking Expenses, data, and preparing reports to evaluate sponsorship impact.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, offering creative ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate with marketing, brand, sales, and other internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and event success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree