Health Happen Internship – Marketing & Communications

HealthCorps

MarComm Intern supporting HealthCorps’ regional marketing and communications efforts. Engaging students and communities through content creation and outreach initiatives.

Posted 7/10/2026internshipPhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in content creation, social media management, and marketing communications, with a focus on health and wellness outreach. Proficient in graphic design, analytics tracking, and storytelling to engage diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Content CreationSocial Media ManagementGraphic DesignMarketing PrinciplesCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic PhotographyImage EditingVideo EditingMicrosoft Office SuiteSocial Media PlatformsMarketing Collateral DevelopmentEngagement Analytics TrackingCreative Problem-SolvingEvent PromotionStorytelling

Soft Skills

Self-StarterStrong Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCuriosityMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

CanvaHootsuiteSprout SocialCapCutAdobe Creative Cloud

Industry Keywords

Health and WellnessCommunity EngagementYouth-Centered StorytellingDigital CommunicationsOutreach Campaigns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a MarComm Intern with HealthCorps, you will play a key role in supporting regional marketing, communications, content creation, and outreach efforts that promote health and wellness in schools and communities.
You will support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts.
You will be expected to visit local school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs.
You will help manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok) by creating and publishing content, monitoring engagement, conducting social listening to identify trends and content opportunities, and maintaining brand consistency.
You will assist with the development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders.
You will help create and update marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, presentations, event signage, one-pagers, and promotional materials that support program recruitment, event promotion, community engagement, and regional initiatives.
You will support the promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications, outreach campaigns, and marketing efforts.
You will help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of regional marketing and communications efforts.
You may assist in brainstorming, developing, and executing awareness campaigns, recurring content series, storytelling initiatives, and other creative projects that highlight HealthCorps programming and impact.
You will 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within Greater Philadelphia including Wilmington, DE.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.