Marketing and Communications Internship

HealthCorps•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthCorps is seeking a creative, organized, and proactive Marketing and Communications Intern to support its mission of improving the lives of youth through health and wellness programming. This internship offers 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. The intern will play a key role in sharing the impact of HealthCorps programs through compelling stories, digital content, event promotion, and outreach materials, connecting students, educators, partners, donors, and community members to the organization's work. This role is ideal for students interested in building real-world experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit storytelling, public health, and community outreach, with opportunities to collaborate with regional staff, mentors, and other interns nationwide.

Requirements

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
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
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within Phoenix, AZ.

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, including 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 HealthCorps' impact.
Manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok) by creating and publishing content, monitoring engagement, conducting social listening, and maintaining brand consistency; may 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, one-pagers, and promotional materials.
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, storytelling initiatives, and other creative projects.
Collaborate with college mentors and other HealthCorps MarComm Interns across the country, and participate in national intern huddles with the HealthCorps marketing team.
Serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission in the community, supporting outreach efforts at schools, events, and community engagements.