Public Relations Intern

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

Public Relations Intern# Public Relations InternWadena, MN 56482## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $15.00 HourlyPosition TypeInternship## DescriptionAstera Health's Marketing team is looking for a part-time intern! The internship would be for one academic year at approximately 20 hours per week and offers flexible scheduling for your academic requirements! This position is primarily on-site in Wadena, MN. **Job Summary/Success in this role looks like:** The Public Relations Intern supports the Astera Health Marketing and Foundation team through hands-on experience in healthcare marketing, community engagement, philanthropy, volunteer coordination, and event support. This internship provides meaningful exposure to nonprofit healthcare operations while assisting with projects that enhance community awareness, donor engagement, volunteer experiences, and organizational growth. **Essential Duties:**1. Supports the mission and positively exhibits the values of Astera Health through personal conduct and behaviors.2. Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of Foundation, marketing, and community events.3. Support volunteer coordination efforts including recruitment activities, communication, scheduling assistance, and volunteer recognition initiatives.4. Assist in creating content for social media platforms, digital communications, newsletters, website updates, and marketing campaigns.5. Support photography, video, and storytelling initiatives highlighting Astera Health services, patients, events, staff, donors, and volunteers.6. Help develop marketing collateral including flyers, posters, brochures, presentations, signage, and promotional materials under the guidance of the Graphic Designer and Marketing team.7. Assist with organizing and maintaining marketing assets, event supplies, donor information, and promotional inventory.8. Participate in community outreach activities and represent Astera Health at events, fairs, and Foundation functions as appropriate.9. Assist with data entry, donor acknowledgment preparation, event tracking, and reporting activities related to Foundation operations.10. Collaborate with team members on special projects that support strategic marketing, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and business development goals.11. Maintain confidentiality of donor, patient, employee, and organizational information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.12. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Marketing and Foundation department.**Learning Opportunities:**1. Healthcare marketing and communications2. Nonprofit and Foundation operations3. Event planning and execution4. Volunteer management5. Social media and digital marketing6. Graphic design and brand standards7. Community engagement and donor relations8. Business development and outreach strategies9. Professional communication and project management*Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.***Core Competencies:**1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.2. Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.3. Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and willingness to learn.4. Ability to work collaboratively with team members, volunteers, and community partners.5. Comfortable using social media and digital communication platforms.6. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.7. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.8. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.9. Demonstrates reliability, flexibility, and accountability.10. Possesses a positive attitude and strong community engagement mindset.## Qualifications**Required Qualifications:**1. Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college, university, or technical program in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Graphic Design, Nonprofit Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.2. Interest in healthcare marketing, nonprofit work, community engagement, or communications.3. Experience with Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms preferred.4. Graphic design, photography, video editing, or event planning experience preferred but not required.5. Valid driver’s license preferred for community event participation.