Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Internship

HealthCorps • San Diego, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthCorps is seeking a creative, organized, and proactive communicator for the Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Internship. This role supports the HealthCorps mission by contributing to regional marketing and communications efforts, connecting students, educators, partners, donors, and community members to the organization's work. The intern will gain hands-on experience in social media, content creation, public relations, community engagement, event marketing, brand management, and internal communications. This internship is ideal for students interested in building real-world experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit storytelling, public health, and community outreach. The intern will collaborate with regional staff, mentors, and fellow interns nationwide, developing professional skills applicable to fast-paced communications and marketing environments.

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.)

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 is a plus.

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 also 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, event invitations, 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, including pre-event promotion, attendee engagement, and post-event storytelling.
• 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 a team of college mentors and other HealthCorps MarComm Interns across the country, participating in national intern huddles to align on messaging, strategy, best practices, and campaigns.
• Serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission, supporting outreach efforts at schools, events, and community engagements.

Benefits

• Stipend + College Credit Available
• College credit: HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit for the mentorship.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship; hands-on experience in marketing and communications; opportunities to collaborate with HealthCorps staff, build professional portfolios, and network with professionals.
• Stipend: A learning stipend distributed in monthly installments to help alleviate potential costs.

What This Job Offers

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