If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Intern

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Intern

Company & Contact: Acenda Integrated Health, HRCares@Acendahealth.org

Program: Brand, Marketing, and Engagement

Reports to: Director of Communications and Brand Experience

Part-Time 15-20 hours per week.  Flexible hours, 3-5 days/week

Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00/hour paid weekly

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Position Summary:

Acenda’s award winning Brand, Marketing, and Engagement team is seeking an outgoing, motivated, and detail-oriented individual for a Marketing & Communications internship. The ideal candidate will exhibit reliability, responsibility, and flexibility. This position requires strong organizational and time management skills as well as an understanding of professional communication methods. As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support teams to plan, develop and execute marketing initiatives
• Work alongside of team members to complete projects related to branding, content creation, and social media marketing
• Assist with trending blog topic research
• Assist with the creation of graphic designs for internal communications
• Assist with performing competitive market analysis to identify areas of opportunity
• Support in completing tasks for the agency’s signature fundraising events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competence & Adaptation

Learning Objectives:

Throughout the duration of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

• Build a Résumé with branding
• Manage Internal communications
• Oversee Event logistics
• Assist with Public relations
• Gain hands-on special event experience

• Exhibit professional behavior reflecting agency culture
• Improve verbal communication with internal and external customers

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s level program at a NJ Institute of Higher Learning in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or related field
• Attention to detail with solid copywriting and proofreading skills
• Experience in writing copy for social media and/or graphic design skills are a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.   
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

How to Apply:

Applicants can apply on our website at: www.acendahealth.org

Department/Program

Interns