INTERN-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Whitman-Walker Health • Washington, DC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The goal of Whitman-Walker’s External Affairs Internship Program is to enlist and nurture college level students who are interested in pursuing communications and marketing opportunities within a healthcare organization. The Intern position is part of the External Affairs department which oversees all Communications, Public Relations and Community Relations events and activities.

The External Affairs Intern will work alongside External Affairs staff on projects ensuring that the interests, purpose, and mission of Whitman-Walker are clearly articulated in all external communications, including graphic design, social media, newsletters, publications, signage, websites, and events.

The External Affairs Internship is supervised by our Senior Director of Communications and located at: Whitman-Walker at LIZ, 1377 R St. NW, 2nd Floor, Washington DC 20009.

Interns will have a chance to participate in a range of activities to support the work of the External Affairs Department and will gain valuable real-world experience in marketing and communications withing a community-centered health environment. The experience will include:

Learning and assisting in the development of communications materials for Whitman-Walker Health, Whitman-Walker Health System, Whitman-Walker Foundation and Whitman-Walker Health.   
Learning experience alongside the Senior Director of Communications to brainstorm pitches to national and local media about programs, services, and news that further the reputation and brand of Whitman-Walker. 
Learning how to collaborate with the External Affairs staff on the graphic design and creative process.
“Shadow” healthcare workers in their clinical environments.
Participate in all events that are organized by the External Affairs Dept.

Students who meet eligibility requirements listed below may apply.

Requirements

• Students must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Students must commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to internship activities.
• Students must comply with all regulations of the internship and policies of Whitman-Walker and their degree program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender expansive, queer, asexual, and intersex communities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learning and assisting in the development of communications materials for Whitman-Walker Health, Whitman-Walker Health System, Whitman-Walker Foundation and Whitman-Walker Health.
• Learning experience alongside the Senior Director of Communications to brainstorm pitches to national and local media about programs, services, and news that further the reputation and brand of Whitman-Walker.
• Learning how to collaborate with the External Affairs staff on the graphic design and creative process.
• “Shadow” healthcare workers in their clinical environments.
• Participate in all events that are organized by the External Affairs Dept.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed