Marketing and Communications Intern

HealthCorps

Marketing intern at HealthCorps supporting youth health and wellness initiatives through content creation and community outreach. Gaining real-world experience in marketing and communications.

Posted 7/13/2026internshipPortsmouth • Ohio • 🇺🇸 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 digital marketing, with a focus on storytelling and community engagement. Proficient in graphic design and performance tracking to support outreach and marketing initiatives.

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Content CreationSocial Media ManagementGraphic DesignPerformance TrackingStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Basic Marketing PrinciplesPhotographyVideo EditingImage EditingGraphic Design SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteSocial Media Management ToolsCanvaAdobe Creative CloudContent Analytics

Soft Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingSelf-StarterMultitaskingOrganizational SkillsCuriosity About Trends

Tools & Technologies

HootsuiteSprout SocialCapCutAdobe Express

Industry Keywords

Digital CommunicationsCommunity EngagementYouth-Centered StorytellingHealthCorps MissionRegional Outreach

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Content Creation & Storytelling: You will support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts. This may include developing written, video, and visual content that highlights the HealthCorps mission, student impact, community partnerships, and program successes.
On-Site Engagement & Coverage: You will be expected to visit local school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. You may also attend regional events, community outreach opportunities, and partner engagements to document and showcase HealthCorps' impact.
Social Media & Digital Marketing: 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 may also support content creation for platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube in collaboration with the national team.
Communications Support: You will assist with the development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders. This may include drafting email communications, newsletters, announcements, presentations, event invitations, promotional messaging, and other materials that support regional and national HealthCorps initiatives.
Marketing Materials & Design: 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.
Regional Event Promotion & Support: You will support the promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications, outreach campaigns, and marketing efforts. This may include assisting with pre-event promotion, attendee engagement, and post-event storytelling.
Performance Tracking & Reporting: You will help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of regional marketing and communications efforts.
Campaign & Creative Project Support: 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.
Collaboration & Teamwork: 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. You will also participate in national intern huddles with the HealthCorps marketing team to align on messaging, storytelling strategy, best practices, and key campaigns.
Represent HealthCorps in Your Community: You will serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission, both inside and outside your sites. Your presence at schools, events, and community engagements will support outreach efforts that connect students, staff, partners, and community members to HealthCorps programs and resources.

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

College credit:
HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit* for the mentorship.
*Depending on the specific requirements and guidelines of your university, this may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours.
Professional Development:
You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program. You will gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications, including content creation, social media strategy, digital storytelling, brand management, and audience engagement. Interns will also have opportunities to collaborate with HealthCorps staff, build their professional portfolios, and network with professionals in the nonprofit, public health, and communications fields.
Stipend:
You will receive a learning stipend. This stipend is intended to help alleviate potential costs that you may incur from participating in the program. You may use these funds for whatever you feel you need it for (bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals while serving, etc.) and it will be distributed in monthly installments.