Athena Health Care Systems based in Connecticut, has been a regional leader in providing health care services to Southern New England residents since 1984. As a continuum of care health care system, Athena provides skilled nursing care and short-term, post hospital care in our health care centers, assisted living services, and home health, hospice care and private duty program services right in the comfort of your own home. Athena is a recognized leader in senior care, as well as one of the largest managers of skilled nursing services in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The Marketing & Communications internship is available to individuals who have an interest in healthcare marketing, communications and public relations in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, and have academic experience in communications, marketing and/or public relations. The Marketing & Communications intern will join our Marketing and Communications department and be responsible for assisting the organization in the development and implementation of its marketing and communication plans. The Marketing & Communications intern may assist with several or all of the following, based on need and experience:
- Content writing for marketing/sales collaterals (brochures, flyers, digital media, advertisements)
- Social media – content writing, planning, research, monitoring and responses
- Website content management (using WordPress) for corporate and 50 affiliated sites
- Marketing planning and research
- Unpaid Internship – travel stipend included
- Reports to: Director of Marketing & Communications in Farmington, CT corporate office
- Public relations content creation and other media-related tasks
- Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer semesters
- 10-15 hours per week; flexible times/hours
Skills/Qualifications:
- Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations Major
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Organization skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail
- Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Social media knowledge
- WordPress and Illustrator design experience are a plus
- Self-starter; ability to work independently and learn new programs/applications as requested
- Positive attitude
TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to
Tim BrownDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsTBrown@AthenaHealthCare.com
For more information, contact: Timothy Brown at tbrown@athenahealthcare.com