Marketing & Community Engagement Intern

Senior Helpers of North West Hartford; Windsor (CT); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible around college schedule

Hands-on internship experience

Portfolio development

Résumé du poste

Senior Helpers North West Hartford in Windsor, CT is seeking a Marketing & Community Engagement Intern to support marketing activities, social media, and community partnerships.

This part-time internship offers practical experience in marketing, communications, healthcare, and business development, with flexible hours around a student’s schedule and opportunities to attend local events and build a portfolio.

Qualifications

• Current college or university student with a focus on marketing, communications or related field.
• Strong writing skills and ability to create engaging digital content.
• Comfortable using social media platforms and Canva or willingness to learn.
• Reliable, organized and able to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Create engaging content for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
• Develop social media posts, graphics, short videos and Reels using Canva.
• Help manage and maintain a social media and content calendar.
• Support the creation of flyers, newsletters, presentations and other marketing materials.
• Identify opportunities to increase local brand awareness and community engagement.
• Monitor social media engagement and prepare simple performance reports.
• Research and identify local community organizations and engagement opportunities.
• Support outreach to senior centers, community groups, healthcare organizations, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities and other relevant organizations.
• Help coordinate and promote community events, educational sessions and outreach activities.
• Attend selected community events and represent Senior Helpers professionally.
• Help develop relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Identify opportunities for Senior Helpers to contribute to local community initiatives.
• Conduct local market and competitor research and support campaigns.

Connaissances

Social media content creation

Copywriting

Communication

Organization

Time management

Formation

Enrolled in college/university

Outils

Canva

Description du poste

Marketing & Community Engagement Intern

Senior Helpers North West HartfordLocation: Windsor, CT / Greater Hartford areaJob Type:Part-time InternshipHours:10–15 hours per weekCompensation:Paid internshipSchedule:Flexible around college schedule

About Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers North West Hartford is a locally owned home care agency providing compassionate, high-quality in-home care and support to older adults and their families across our Connecticut communities.

We are looking for a creative, motivated and community-mindedMarketing & Community Engagement Internto help us strengthen our presence across the local community and develop meaningful relationships with community organizations, healthcare professionals, senior centers and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for a college student who wants practical experience inmarketing, communications, social media, healthcare, business development and community engagement.

About the Role

The Marketing & Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the business leadership team to support marketing activities, social media, community outreach and partnership development.

This is ahands-on role. You will have the opportunity to attend community events, meet local organizations, create marketing content and contribute ideas that directly support the growth and visibility of a local healthcare business.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Social Media

• Create engaging content for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
• Develop social media posts, graphics, short videos and Reels using tools such as Canva.
• Help manage and maintain a social media and content calendar.
• Support the creation of flyers, newsletters, presentations and other marketing materials.
• Identify opportunities to increase local brand awareness and community engagement.
• Monitor social media engagement and prepare simple performance reports.

Community Engagement

• Research and identify local community organizations and engagement opportunities.
• Support outreach to senior centers, community groups, healthcare organizations, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities and other relevant organizations.
• Help coordinate and promote community events, educational sessions and outreach activities.
• Attend selected community events and represent Senior Helpers professionally.
• Help develop relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Identify opportunities for Senior Helpers to contribute to local community initiatives.

Marketing & Business Development

• Conduct local market and competitor research.
• Help identify potential referral and partnership opportunities.
• Support community marketing campaigns across our service area.
• Assist with tracking outreach activities, contacts and outcomes.
• Contribute ideas for new campaigns and initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Currently enrolled in college or university, preferably studyingMarketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Media, Healthcare Administration or a related field.
• Creative and comfortable developing digital content.
• A strong communicator with excellent writing skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using social media platforms.
• Familiar with Canva or willing to learn.
• Confident speaking with community organisations and members of the public.
• Professional, personable and enthusiastic.
• Able to work independently while also being comfortable working as part of a small team.
• Interested in healthcare, aging, senior care or community development.

Previous marketing experience is helpful but not required. We are particularly interested in students who are enthusiastic, creative and willing to learn.

What You Will Gain

This internship provides practical experience that goes beyond traditional social media marketing.

You will gain experience in:

• Healthcare and senior-care marketing
• Social media and digital marketing
• Community engagement
• Partnership development
• Event marketing
• Local business development
• Content creation and brand development
• Market research
• Professional networking
• Working directly with business leadership

You will also have the opportunity to build a portfolio of real marketing and community engagement work that can support your future career.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a growing local healthcare business where your ideas can have a visible impact. Rather than simply completing assigned social media tasks, you will have the opportunity tohelp shape our community presence, develop partnerships and contribute to real business growth. This is particularly suited to a student looking for practical experience inmarketing, healthcare, communications, business development or community engagement.

Schedule

Approximately10–15 hours per week, with flexibility around the student’s college schedule, this would initially be for 3-6months.

Some community events may take place during evenings or weekends, with advance notice.

Senior Helpers North West Hartford is committed to providing an inclusive and professional environment and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.