Paid-Healthcare Community Outreach Intern

Build your career in healthcare leadership with a unique paid internship at Altura Medical Group. This opportunity is designed for students interested in healthcare, business, marketing, communications, or community engagement who want hands-on experience and real responsibility.

About the role

This Healthcare Community Outreach Internship provides hands-on experience helping build the business development department of a growing multi-specialty medical group. You’ll work directly with executive leadership to strengthen relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, schools, employers, and referral partners while gaining real experience in healthcare business strategy.

Pay: $18 to $23 per hour

Schedule: Approximately 30 hours per week during the summer, transitioning to approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Research healthcare providers and community organizations throughout Greater Danbury
• Build and maintain our Business Development CRM
• Assist with physician and community outreach initiatives
• Participate in healthcare provider office visits
• Develop marketing and outreach materials
• Help organize community education events
• Support planning for Altura Medical Group's Grand Opening
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Work on projects that become permanent organizational resources

What Makes This Internship Different

• Executive mentorship
• Real project ownership
• Leadership development
• Community engagement
• Professional networking
• Strategic problem solving
• Executive presentations
• Lasting portfolio-worthy work

Internship Timeline

Summer (Approximately 30 hours/week): Full-time internship focused on immersive learning, executive mentorship, community outreach, and strategic project ownership.

Academic Year (Approximately 10 hours/week): Continued part-time internship allowing students to build upon relationships, initiatives, and leadership experience developed during the summer.

Upon Graduation: High-performing interns may be offered a full-time position within Altura Medical Group, providing a direct pathway into healthcare business development and leadership.

Requirements

Applicants must be current undergraduate students with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.

Qualifications

Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in:

• Marketing
• Communications
• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration
• Public Health
• Management
• Economics
• Psychology
• Related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with professionals
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in healthcare
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Creative thinkers who enjoy generating new ideas and solving problems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

What You'll Gain

• Executive mentorship from healthcare leaders
• Hands-on experience in healthcare business development
• Exposure to physician practice management
• Professional networking opportunities
• Leadership and presentation experience
• Real-world project management experience
• A portfolio of professional work
• Opportunity for continued part-time employment during the academic year based on performance

No prior healthcare experience is required.

About Altura Medical Group

Altura Medical Group is a growing multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to improving access to high-quality integrated healthcare. Our Business Development Department focuses on strengthening relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, and local partners to expand access to care throughout the communities we serve. We believe the best way to develop future healthcare leaders is by providing meaningful responsibility, executive mentorship, and opportunities to solve real business challenges. Our internship program reflects that philosophy by allowing students to contribute directly to projects that support the long-term growth of the organization.