Marketing and Communications Internship

HealthCorps • Tolleson, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Internship at HealthCorps in Phoenix, AZ, is an opportunity for students interested in serving their community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders. HealthCorps is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth, both mentally and physically, through innovative programming in education, leadership, and service learning. The organization empowers teens to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods, recognizing that limited access to health education can lead to lifelong challenges. This internship aims to elevate the HealthCorps mission by supporting regional marketing and communications efforts that connect students, educators, partners, donors, and community members to the organization's work. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various marketing and communications areas, including social media, content creation, public relations, community engagement, event marketing, brand management, and internal communications. It is ideal for students seeking real-world experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit storytelling, public health, and community outreach, offering collaboration with regional staff, mentors, and fellow interns nationwide.

Requirements

• Currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social media, business, public health, or a related field.
• Successful completion of introductory courses in marketing, business, or equivalent.
• Applied understanding of basic marketing principles.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic photography, image, and video editing skills.
• Graphic design skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Curiosity about trends, social platforms, and youth-centered storytelling.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Canva, social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), and editing platforms such as CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), or Adobe Express.

Responsibilities

• Support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts, developing written, video, and visual content.
• Visit local school sites weekly to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs, and attend regional events, community outreach opportunities, and partner engagements to document and showcase impact.
• Manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok) by creating and publishing content, monitoring engagement, conducting social listening, and maintaining brand consistency; potentially support content creation for LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Assist with the development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders, including drafting emails, newsletters, announcements, presentations, and promotional messaging.
• Create and update marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, presentations, event signage, and one-pagers.
• Support the promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications, outreach campaigns, and marketing efforts.
• Help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of regional marketing and communications efforts.
• Assist in brainstorming, developing, and executing awareness campaigns, recurring content series, and other creative projects.
• Collaborate with a team of college mentors and other HealthCorps MarComm Interns across the country, participating in national intern huddles.
• Serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission in the community, supporting outreach efforts.

Benefits

• Stipend + College Credit Available
• Learning stipend distributed in monthly installments.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship.
• Opportunities to collaborate with HealthCorps staff, build professional portfolios, and network with professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern