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, offering a stipend and 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 each week 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.
• Assist in brainstorming, developing, and executing awareness campaigns, recurring content series, storytelling initiatives, and other creative projects that highlight HealthCorps programming and impact.
• Collaborate with a team of college mentors who deliver TMHH programming to local middle and high school sites, as well as other HealthCorps MarComm Interns across the country.
• Serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission, both inside and outside your sites.

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.
• 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: HealthCorts will work with you and your university to provide college credit.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout the mentorship program.
• Stipend: A learning stipend is provided.