Marketing and Communications Intern

About the role

We're recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Internship at HealthCorps Oklahoma City. The internship offers 8+ hours per week during the academic year 2026-2027, with a stipend and college credit available.

Responsibilities

• Support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts.
• Visit local school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs.
• Create and publish content for regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok).
• Aid in the development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Help create and update marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, presentations, event signage, one-pagers, and promotional materials.
• Serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission, both inside and outside your sites.
• Support the promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications, outreach campaigns, and marketing efforts.
• 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 that highlight HealthCorps programming and impact.

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.

Education and Experience 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.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within Oklahoma City.

Benefits

• College credit: HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the mentorship.
• Professional Development: You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program.
• Stipend: You will receive a learning stipend.
• Additional Position Details: Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps' values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are seeking individuals who align with these same core beliefs.