Teens Make Health Happen Marketing & Communications Internship - Pittsburgh
HealthCorps
Summary
HealthCorps is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Intern in Pittsburgh for the 2026–2027 academic year. This is an 8+ hours/week internship with a stipend and college credit available.
Job description
Where You Fit In
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.
What You’ll Do
- Content Creation & Storytelling: Support content collection and storytelling projects for digital communications, social media, newsletters, websites, donor communications, and regional outreach efforts.
- On-Site Engagement & Coverage: Visit local school sites each week to capture stories and content from the Teens Make Health Happen Clubs; attend regional events and partner engagements.
- Social Media & Digital Marketing: Help manage regional social media channels (Instagram & TikTok), create and publish content, monitor engagement, conduct social listening, and maintain brand consistency.
- Communications Support: Assist with development of communications materials for students, families, school partners, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Marketing Materials & Design: Help create and update marketing collateral such as flyers, posters, presentations, event signage, one-pagers, and promotional materials.
- Regional Event Promotion & Support: Support promotion and execution of regional events through digital communications, outreach campaigns, and marketing efforts.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting: Help track engagement analytics and assist in monthly reporting.
- Campaign & Creative Project Support: Assist in brainstorming, developing, and executing awareness campaigns, recurring content series, storytelling initiatives, and other creative projects.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Collaborate with college mentors and other HealthCorps MarComm Interns; participate in national intern huddles.
- Represent HealthCorps in Your Community: Serve as an ambassador for HealthCorps and its mission.
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 (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Previous experience with Canva, social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), and editing platforms such as CapCut, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro), or Adobe Express is a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within Pittsburgh.
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 (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Applied understanding of basic marketing principles
- Familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment
- 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
- Ability to travel to assigned sites, which may include distances of up to 40 miles within Pittsburgh
Benefits
- College credit
- Learning stipend
- Professional development
- Mentorship
Company overview
HealthCorps is a national non-profit organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York City, dedicated to eliminating health inequity and improving lives by educating and empowering teenagers. The organization operates with the core belief that limited access to health education can lead to lifelong social, emotional, and physical challenges. HealthCorps' flagship program, "Teens Make Health Happen" (TMHH), provides school-based interventions focused on mental health, nutrition, and physical activity through hands-on, teen-relevant activities. The organization employs a unique model using college-age mentors to implement year-long programs in middle and high schools across the United States, reaching economically disadvantaged communities and underserved populations. With 51-200 employees and operating as a 501(c)(3) public charity, HealthCorps has demonstrated significant impact, with 87% of program participants showing improvement in at least one targeted health behavior. The organization also offers virtual programming through its "Any Teen, Anywhere" initiative, expanding its reach to provide educational materials and health-promoting resources nationwide. HealthCorps' mission centers on strengthening communities with innovative approaches to health and wellness, empowering the next generation to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods.