Communications Internship

Community Catalyst is a national non-profit advocacy organization working to build consumer and community leadership to transform the American health system. Our first priority is quality, affordable health care for all and to ensure that all individuals and communities sustain the power to influence local, state and national decisions that affect their health. Since 1998, we have provided leadership and support to consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations working to ensure the health care system serves everyone – especially historically marginalized communities.

As an organization, we believe an inclusive and open environment fosters creativity, contributes to the quality of our work, and provides growth opportunities for our employees.

Community Catalyst strengthens organized consumer voices in communities, at statehouses and on Capitol Hill when advocates fight for improvements in health care programs. Additional information is available at www.communitycatalyst.org.

We seek a highly motivated Communications Intern to support the Community Catalyst Communications Team and communications work throughout the organization, with a specific focus on the organization’s online communication. We are seeking a full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate student with a strong interest in supporting the advocacy work of Community Catalyst and learning more about the nexus between health policy and communications work.

This is a paid internship lasting approximately twelve weeks/sixteen weeks (Summer/Fall), with negotiable start and end dates.

·        Daily email preparation with top health care news articles to more than 2,000 subscribers

·        Monitoring and creating content for Twitter and Facebook

·        Produce and edit posts for Community Catalyst’s newsletter and blog

·        Provide writing, design and editing support for the organization’s publications

·        Other related duties as assigned

·        Must be a full or part-time student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program

·        Preference for students majoring in Communications or Journalism or planning for a career in a communications-related field after graduation

·        Strong organizational skills

·        Excellent writing skills

·        Familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter and Facebook)

·        The ability to brainstorm, juggle multiple responsibilities at once

·        Ability to work both independently and on a team

·        Strong communication skills, including an openness to feedback

·        Commitment to social justice and experience in social change activism

·        Experience working in a multicultural environment

·        Computer proficiency, including Microsoft suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the internship to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Communications Internship Summer or Fall 2019” in the subject line.