Communications Intern

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to be:

• Patient-Centered

• Value Employees

• Respect for Diversity

• Nimble

• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

This is a full-time, in-person Summer Internship! Must be able to start on June 6, 2024 and the internship ends on August 30, 2024.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm (3 days in office and 2 days remote)

Seeking a motivated, self-starter who is interested in working with AHF community partners to develop strategic programming that will further enhance the impact of AHF’s engagement in targeted communities.

The ideal candidate will need to posses a strong ability to manage multiple projects, be a strategic planner and be able to achieve the desired outcomes, working both as a part of internal teams and individually.

The candidate needs to be open to working with diverse communities and be a strong communicator.  The candidate will need to be able to work with minimal supervision.

The primary responsibility of the position is to serve as the liaison for AHF with one of the organizations local community partner to design and execute a community based collaborative project that will focus on the mission, goals and objectives of AHF.  The project will focus on a primary, targeted community.  The ideal candidate will perform the following:

- Regular daily meetings with primary liaison and/or staff of identified community partner;

- Develop and execute a community engagement plan that focuses on addressing an engagement activation focused on connecting with a target population (ie. millennial's, Black American's, etc.)

- Weekly meetings with supervisor and HR representative;

-  Create informative and creative presentations;

-  Handle multiple project management related tasks

-  Attend various community events (mostly during the work day/some evening and weekend events)

-  Exhibit strong time management skills

Education and/or Experience

Currently enrolled in a 4-year college/university with a major in communications, hospitality, marketing, business, public relations or a related field.

Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Undergraduate or recently graduated – Preferably Marketing/Media/Graphic Design/ Videographer Major 3.0 GPA or higher higly preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Familiar with Macintosh operating systems

Be able to lift 50 pounds

Intern must have great communication skills

Intern must have great presentation skills

Intern must commit fully to the entire duration of the program

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.