Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Internship

Job Description

About the Company

HealthCorps is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth, both mentally and physically. Its core mission is to address health challenges in communities by providing innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning.

Through its signature program, Teens Make Health Happen (TMHH), HealthCorps empowers young individuals to become agents of change within their own families, schools, and neighborhoods. The program operates on the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges, aiming to mitigate these by fostering healthy habits and leadership skills among teens.

HealthCorps values an inclusive workplace, where learning from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives is central. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment, providing a sense of belonging for all, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Job Description

Job Title: Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Internship

Location: Los Angeles (and potentially other regional sites as indicated by [Region] placeholders)

Purpose of the Role:
This internship offers an opportunity to serve the community and empower the next generation of healthy leaders. As a Marketing & Communications Intern, you will play a crucial role in achieving HealthCorps’ development goals and uplifting its mission. You will contribute creative and innovative ideas, helping to develop and implement communication and marketing strategies as part of a dynamic team. The internship is designed to supplement your existing marketing and communication skills, providing a diverse range of experiences within the public health and non-profit sectors, preparing you for fast-paced work environments.

Commitment:
The internship requires a commitment of 8 hours per week throughout the academic year. Of this, 2 to 3 hours per week will be spent at local school sites capturing content.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Content Creation & Storytelling: Support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications and social media platforms. This includes developing written, video, and visual content that highlights HealthCorps’ mission and impact, as well as creating social media campaigns, program reports, newsletters, blog posts, and other marketing materials.
• On-Site Engagement & Coverage: Regularly visit multiple school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs. You will also attend and document HealthCorps regional and community events throughout the semester.
• Social Media & Digital Marketing: Manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok) by posting updates, monitoring engagement, conducting social listening to identify trends and audio formats, and maintaining brand consistency. You may also assist in content creation for platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube in collaboration with the national team.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting to assess the performance and impact of communications efforts.
• Campaign & Feature Support: Assist in brainstorming and pitching recurring content ideas such as “Wellbeing Wednesdays” or “student takeovers.”
• Internal Communications: Help draft internal communications materials like email announcements, slide decks, or updates for HealthCorps teams as needed.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with a team of college mentors who deliver the TMHH health programming to local middle and high school sites. You will also work with other HealthCorps MarComm Interns in regions across the country and participate in national intern huddles with the HealthCorps marketing team to align on voice, storytelling strategy, and key campaigns.
• Represent HealthCorps in [Region]: Serve as an embodiment and extension of HealthCorps and its values, both at sites and at area-wide events. Your presence will be an asset in outreach efforts connecting teens, staff, and community members to HealthCorps resources and materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, 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.).
• Preferred: 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, which may include distances of up to [maximum travel distance] within the [Region].

What You’ll Gain:

• College Credit: HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit, which may be in the form of college or course credit or practicum hours, depending on university requirements.
• Stipend: You will receive a monthly stipend based on your committed weekly hours, intended to help alleviate potential costs (e.g., bus passes, gas, professional clothing, parking, meals).
• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, mentorship, and access to national intern development sessions. You’ll gain direct experience in public health, communications, and education systems, and create portfolio-ready content that will be shared with a national audience.
• Networking & Impact: Connect with HealthCorps media, wellness, and education professionals. Your contributions will be part of mission-driven storytelling that helps inspire the next generation of healthy leaders.