The responsibilities will vary based on
applicant skills and the business needs of the organization. The schedule is
flexible but we are looking for a minimum of 10 hours per week. Interns will work with
all staff in the organization. Our internships are either stipend based or unpaid for college credit.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Communications Intern: Assists with developing written material to include (but not limited to)
fact sheets, press releases, web content, blog posts, web design, event
notices, and presentations; Writing and posting items to our website and social
media; Prepare content for posting on HES’ website and social media
sites; create content for social media sites when appropriate/necessary; Work
with HES’ executive director to make all necessary updates to HES’ website
- Policy & Advocacy Intern:
Working with staff and
allies to organize grassroots and advocacy campaigns; Researching
topics and issues and synthesizing the information; Assist in preparing reports, papers, and statements for a
variety of audiences on relevant topics; Prepare talking points and
presentations on health equity issues. We are currently accepting Fall applications only.
- Program Intern:
Work with HES’ program manager
to organize and manage events – including HES workshops, conferences, and
webinars; prepare content for HES monthly newsletters; assist in researching
relevant information for updating HES workshop content; assist in developing
and managing spreadsheets for tracking programmatic data
- All
interns will provide broad administrative support for the organization (as
needed)
Job Specifications:
License:
No licenses required for this position
Education:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in progress; Masters
degree in progress preferred for higher level research projects
Experience: Knowledge of and passion for health equity and
advocacy preferred; knowledge of and skills in communications, coalition
building, web design, research; program development and/or management.
Skills:
Problem solving; interpersonal, computer, verbal and written communication
skills; time management; excellent organizational skills necessary
Other:
Must be proficient in Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet Applications; Social Media platforms
Characteristics: Individual self-starter with good
judgement; work well as part of a team, work well in a fast-paced environment;
able to able to organize and manage multiple activities at one time, detail
oriented and communicate professionally. Good attitude and must enjoy
thoughtful conversations about policy, advocacy, and health equity.
Supervisor:
Executive Director or Program
Manager
Job Context: Indoors,
office, constant repetitive motions, constant sitting, occasional standing,
stooping, no environmental or job hazards, occasional light work; occasional
in-state travel
How to Apply: Forward
your cover letter and resume to jobs@hesct.org with the following subject line: Materials for Internship.