Marketing and Communications Internship

About the role

We're recruiting for a Marketing & Communications Internship at HealthCorps in Phoenix, AZ. The internship involves 8+ hours per week during the academic year 2026-2027 and offers a stipend plus college credit.

Responsibilities

• Support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts.
• Visit local school sites weekly to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs.
• Create and publish content on regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok).
• Assist with 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with a team of college mentors and other HealthCorps MarComm Interns across the country.
• Represent HealthCorps in your community by serving as an ambassador for the organization.

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.).
• 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 Phoenix, AZ.

Benefits

• 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 throughout the program.
• Stipend: A learning stipend is provided to help alleviate potential costs incurred from participating in the program.

Additional Position Details

• Inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Background investigation and/or reference check required for the mentorship offer.