Healthcare PR & Events Intern - Part-Time, Flexible

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Astera Health's Marketing team is seeking a part-time Public Relations Intern in Wadena, MN for an academic year (~20 hours/week). This on-site internship offers real-world nonprofit healthcare marketing exposure, community engagement, donor relations, and events support.

You will assist with planning, content creation for social media, newsletters, and campaigns; support volunteer coordination and fundraising efforts; and help maintain marketing assets under the guidance of our Graphic Designer

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Graphic Design, Nonprofit Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Interest in healthcare marketing, nonprofit work, community engagement, or communications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms preferred.
• Graphic design, photography, video editing, or event planning experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for community event participation.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission and positively exhibits the values of Astera Health through personal conduct and behaviors.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of Foundation, marketing, and community events.
• Support volunteer coordination efforts including recruitment activities, communication, scheduling assistance, and volunteer recognition initiatives.
• Assist in creating content for social media platforms, digital communications, newsletters, website updates, and marketing campaigns.
• Support photography, video, and storytelling initiatives highlighting Astera Health services, patients, events, staff, donors, and volunteers.
• Help develop marketing collateral including flyers, posters, brochures, presentations, signage, and promotional materials under the guidance of the Graphic Designer and Marketing team.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining marketing assets, event supplies, donor information, and promotional inventory.
• Participate in community outreach activities and represent Astera Health at events, fairs, and Foundation functions as appropriate.
• Assist with data entry, donor acknowledgment preparation, event tracking, and reporting activities related to Foundation operations.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects that support strategic marketing, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and business development goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor, patient, employee, and organizational information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Marketing and Foundation department.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Social media proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Marketing / Communications field

Graphic design (benefit)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Graphic design software (preferred)

Photo/Video editing (preferred)

Job description

Astera Health's Marketing team is seeking a part-time Public Relations Intern in Wadena, MN for an academic year (~20 hours/week). This on-site internship offers real-world nonprofit healthcare marketing exposure, community engagement, donor relations, and events support.

You will assist with planning, content creation for social media, newsletters, and campaigns; support volunteer coordination and fundraising efforts; and help maintain marketing assets under the guidance of our Graphic Designer