Grundy County Memorial Hospital

Schedule: 2 days per week

Mid-May to Mid-August

The position of Marketing Communications Intern is to offer practical learning experience for college students interested in communications, marketing, public relations, and/or advertising and the intern will provide project support to the Marketing Communications Department

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Provides Support for Communications Staff

• Assists with development of department projects, including news releases, articles, social media, fliers, special events and activities.
• Assists with event planning an execution, including promotion, preparation and day of support.
• Provides administrative support for department projects, as assigned.
• Proofs materials to assure accuracy in spelling, punctuation, and assist in editing and formatting written communications materials such as articles, blog posts, social media posts, ad copies, fliers, etc.
• Drafts blog posts, news releases and copy for publications and brochures and/or helps design social media graphics, fliers, posters, displays, etc.
• Assists with event planning an execution, including promotion, preparation and day of support
• Maintains well-organized files to assure the availability and retrieval of documents generated through work on assigned projects.
• Uses word processing technology to accurately and efficiently produce correspondence, reports and other printed materials in consistent and attractive formats.
• Organized assigned projects to ensure efficient use of department procedures, budgets and staff
• Demonstrates the initiative to organize multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Consistently meets all deadlines.

Potential Projects

• Graphic Design – Projects assigned and could encompass event fliers, social media graphics, and Fall Fling items (such as table numbers, name tags, posters, etc.)
• Web Content – Work under supervision to move content over to new site map. Assist with any basic web updates needed be transitioning to new website
• Social Media – Posts, stories, photos
• Blog Content – Draft content for GCMH blog, monthly health observances that tie back to GCMH services
• Event Planning/Management – Coordinate and support events such as Walk with a Doc, parades, golf outings, etc. Begin work on Fall Fling items if time allows before completion of internship

Minimum Requirements: 

• Current enrollment in an accredited program, majoring in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related degree
• GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Human relations and team skills.
• Possesses telephone skills, including answering telephones promptly, receiving and handling inquiries, accurately recording messages and assisting communications staff in responses and actions.
• Proficient in the use of traditional office equipment, including Word and Excel, desktop design/publishing/graphics software, and email systems.

Preferred: 

• Previous internship or job shadow experience
• Proficient in design programs such as InDesign and Canva.