Marketing & Graphic Design Intern

Health Action Council; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization based in Cleveland is seeking a Marketing & Communications intern to develop and implement engaging communication materials. This internship offers hands-on experience in graphic design, event planning, and social media management. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or current students in Graphic Design or Marketing. Strong visual content skills and familiarity with design tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite are essential. Flexible work schedule with a minimum of 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Skilled in creating strong visual content with design tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support communications and marketing efforts.
• Design visual assets like flyers and social media graphics.
• Assist with content creation for newsletters and online tools.
• Help manage social media presence.

Skills

Graphic design

Strong visual content creation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Social media familiarity

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description: Health Action Council is seeking a motivated Marketing & Communications intern to help develop and implement communication materials that engage Health Action Council members, prospective members, distribution partners, and partners; promote collaboration among a broad spectrum of stakeholder groups, including employers, employees, providers, educators, and policy makers; and raise awareness of Health Action Council within the broader community. This is an excellent opportunity for a college student or recent graduate looking to build real-world experience and grow a professional portfolio.

Position Location:Company headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio

Intern will learn and experience:

• Applying graphic design principles to create engaging print and digital marketing materials.
• Participating in the planning and execution of Health Action Council events, including our signature Annual In-Value-Able Conference & Expo.
• Crafting and distributing a variety of online communications.
• Participating in staff meetings (as required).
• Networking with professional across industries and sectors – particularly in the benefits and wellness sector.
• How marketing and communications influences engagement, member experience, and brand awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Health Action Council’s communications and marketing efforts.
• Design and create visual assets such as flyers, presentations, social media graphics, email headers, the annual report, and other branded materials.
• Use graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) to produce high-quality content.
• Assist with content creation and updates of various online communications tools, including the Health Action Council website, newsletter, and education event announcements.
• Help manage and grow our presence on social media platforms.
• Compile materials for events/meetings.
• Assist with the implementation of the Annual IN-VALUE-ABLE Conference & Expo.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Hours: The internship program generally requires a minimum of 20 to 32 hours per week. Health Action Council is flexible in terms of work schedule. You will work closely with your Health Action Council supervisor to establish a consistent schedule in advance of your start date. If completing this internship for college credit, the college/university and Health Action Council will coordinate to determine work hours.

Compensation: Health Action Council offers an hourly wage.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Skilled in creating strong visual content and experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), or similar tools is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with various social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, etc.) in a professional context.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Exposure to marketing automation is a plus

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter [e-mail] . Include "Marketing & Communications Intern – Graphic Design" within the subject of the email.

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