POSITION: Communications Intern – Fall
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
COMPENSATION: $19.00 per hour
WHO WE ARE
The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation’s top-performing non-profit health organizations to improve affordability and outcomes in health care. ACHP member organizations embrace a unique partnership model in health care, bringing together health plans and providers on behalf of the patients and communities they serve. ACHP advocates on behalf of its members, highlighting tested solutions impacting communities nationwide and a proven approach that delivers better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.
ACHP is committed to a diverse workforce that respects all points of view. We encourage different perspectives, identities and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable health industry. We foster this by encouraging openness and transparency that creates opportunities for all.
POSITION SUMMARY
ACHP is hiring a Communications Intern for the summer semester. We offer challenging and exciting opportunities for those who want to take their expertise out of the classroom and into the world. Interns will be involved in the daily workings of the communications and policy departments and have the chance to work autonomously on projects. Some things you might be doing:
- Writing, editing and compiling articles for ACHP publications
- Researching health care subject matter
- Tracking media outreach
- Researching key health care stakeholders for outreach and partnership
- Helping develop creative approaches to the release of content
- Editing/developing website content
- Drafting social media content (including copy, graphics and video)
- Participating in special projects and performing other related duties
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal skills
- Ability to think creatively about complex issues
- Ability to manage and organize detailed assignments
- Willingness to take direction, as well as proactively provide ideas
- General interest in social media, online communications and/or visual design
- Understanding how to build a narrative
- Minimum three years of undergraduate study in communications, English or journalism
- Familiarity with HTML a plus
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere) a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is in an office environment
- Interns should be able to work at least 20 hours per week
- Interns are required to be in the office 3 days per week
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit a resume, a writing sample and cover letter via e-mail at HR@achp.org. Please include “Communications Intern Position” with your first initial and last name in the subject line of your e-mail message.
ACHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and a woman’s right to breastfeed), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, tobacco use, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.