Communications Intern, Create Healthy

Job Title: Communications Intern

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Intern will support the organization’s communications, marketing, and outreach efforts under the direction and mentorship of the Executive Team. This hands-on internship provides practical experience across a broad range of communications functions, including media relations, event planning, social media, graphic design, and internal communications. The ideal candidate is a motivated student with a strong foundation in communications principles, digital literacy, and creative content development who is eager to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while contributing to the organization’s mission and brand.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direction, guidance and mentorship from the Executive Team, the Communications Intern will:

• Assist in drafting press releases, media pitches, and other materials to support media relations efforts.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events, including logistics, promotion, and follow-up.
• Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, staff announcements, and website updates.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives by helping develop materials and coordinate communication strategies.
• Collaborate on marketing campaigns by researching audiences and creating content.
• Assist in creating engaging content for social media platforms.
• Support graphic design needs by developing digital and print materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of routine and special projects
• Assist in managing production workflow, timelines, and objectives as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to organization communications standards, ensuring a consistent image, as well as graphic standards, are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrate proficient knowledge of internet and digital literacy, Outlook, Excel; and desktop publishing software such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint. Strong understanding of social media tools including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be a current student enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field. Student must be in good academic standing and eligible to receive academic credit or meet internship requirements as defined by the academic institution.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to: Create Healthy President/CEO

Positions Supervised: None