IU Health Foundation Marketing & Communications Summer 2026 Internship - DePauw University Students Only

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

IU Health Foundation is the fundraising organization that supports Indiana
University Health hospitals statewide. Our mission is to leverage the power of
philanthropy to support IU Health’s goal of making Indiana one of the nation’s
healthiest states. This internship is offered to DePauw students only and
provides an excellent introduction to the fields of healthcare, marketing,
communications and nonprofit work in the largest healthcare system in Indiana.
Our team is looking for a student with excellent communications, marketing, and
project management skills who has an interest in philanthropy and/or
healthcare.

Our team will teach you about the healthcare philanthropy communication
fundamentals, fundraising principals, marketing practices and other components
of a top healthcare nonprofit. As Indiana’s second largest employer, the intern
will have expansive opportunities to learn from some of the nation’s best
professionals.

The internship spans 10-12 weeks. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. The
intern is responsible for their own housing, transportation, and parking. The
intern is expected to work in-person in the downtown Indianapolis office three
days a week; two days a week can be in office or virtual. Prior to starting
work, the intern will have to undergo a health screening, background/reference
check, and onboarding session required by IU Health.

Requirements

• Rising junior or senior seeking a bachelor’s degree in English Writing, English Literature, Economics and Management, or Communication. Interested candidates who are studying related fields may also be considered
• Strong communication skills, in person and online
• Proven project management skills
• Experience with Microsoft 360 applications
• Take initiative and meet objectives
• Manage a variety of responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Creatively approach challenges
• Work both independently and in teams
• Experience working with highly educated and diverse populations
• Passion for healthcare and improving the health of our community
• Current on flu vaccine

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Donor Communications and Annual Fund team in building our brand through in-person and digital mediums
• Writing news stories and other philanthropy communications materials for a variety of platforms
• Graphic design to create materials for donors, potential donors, event attendees and more
• Capturing photography/videography to support brand storytelling materials on web and social
• Contributing to and maintaining communications plans and editorial calendars.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees