Marketing and Communications Intern in Portsmouth

We’re HealthCorps – a national, non‑profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health challenges in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges.

We’re looking for a creative, organized, and proactive communicator who is passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and promoting health and wellness. As a MarComm intern, you will help elevate the HealthCorps mission by supporting a variety of regional marketing and communications efforts that connect students, educators, partners, donors, and community members to our work.

In this role, you will serve as a key member of your regional HealthCorps team, helping to share the impact of our programs through compelling stories, digital content, event promotion, outreach materials, and strategic communications. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of marketing and communications, including social media, content creation, public relations, community engagement, event marketing, brand management, and internal communications.

This internship is ideal for students interested in building real‑world experience in marketing, communications, nonprofit storytelling, public health, and community outreach. You’ll collaborate with regional staff, mentors, and fellow MarComm interns across the country while developing professional skills that translate to a variety of fast‑paced communications and marketing environments.

As a MarComm Intern with HealthCorps, you will play a key role in supporting regional marketing, communications, content creation, and outreach efforts that promote health and wellness in schools and communities. We're looking for someone who can commit to 8 hours a week throughout the academic year, with 1.5–2 hours a week being spent at local school sites capturing content. Your responsibilities will include:

• Content Creation & Storytelling: You will support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts.
• On‑Site Engagement & Coverage: You will be expected to visit local school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs.
• Social Media & Digital Marketing: You will help manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok) by creating and publishing content, monitoring engagement, and maintaining brand consistency.
• Communications Support: You will assist with the development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Marketing Materials & Design: You will help create and update marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Regional Event Promotion & Support: You will support the promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications and outreach campaigns.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: You will help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting.
• Campaign & Creative Project Support: You may assist in brainstorming, developing, and executing awareness campaigns and other creative projects.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: You will collaborate with a team of college mentors and participate in national intern huddles.
• Represent HealthCorps in Your Community: You will serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applied understanding of basic marketing principles
• Familiarity with major social media platforms
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
• 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, social media, business, public health, or a related field
• Successful completion of introductory courses in marketing, business, or equivalent
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Previous experience with Canva and social media management tools is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to assigned sites

College credit: HealthCorps will work with you and your university to provide college credit for the mentorship.

Professional Development: You will receive ongoing training, professional development, and mentorship throughout your time in the mentorship program.

Stipend: You will receive a learning stipend intended to help alleviate potential costs incurred from participating in the program.

Ensuring an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps’ values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are seeking individuals who align with these same core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.