IntroductionAre you looking to build your creative, storytelling and project management skills while protecting the health and well‑being of the community? Then apply for the New Haven Health Department's Health Communications Internship!About the Health DepartmentWe are the City of New Haven's public health agency made up of nurses, community health workers, health inspectors, epidemiologists, administrators and program leads protecting the health and well‑being of our city's 138,000 residents. We work to ensure the health of our residents, particularly our most vulnerable neighbors. We provide low‑cost preventive health care, school nursing services, food service inspection, injury prevention services, funding to improve home health and safety, harm reduction services for people who use substances, health education and more.Communications FunctionEducate the public on how to prevent diseasePromote our events and servicesBuild trust and credibility with residents, partners and fundersApply now for Fall 2026 internships.Primary FunctionsThe Health Communications Intern primarily creates and distributes health education content while also helping to maintain the communications standards across the department.This is a paid, part‑time position (up to 19 hours/week) supporting the Communications function within the New Haven Health Department. The Health Communications Intern reports to the Public Health Educator.Typical Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelop content for social media, maintain social media calendar and schedule posts.Manage monthly email newsletter including curating content, writing, editing.Resize images and write copy for the website.Edit and reformat flyers, brochures and other content to ensure brand and design standards are met.Support with content curation and writing for the annual report.Develop, write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.Support with press event planning.Maintain contact lists in Constant Contact.Education, Qualifications & ExperienceEnrollment in a bachelor's or master's level program in communications, journalism, marketing, public health, business or related field preferred.Knowledge, Experience, Skills & AbilitiesSocial media fluent, understanding how to engage audiences and tailor content to different platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X and Tik Tok.Proficiency with Canva or similar graphic design tools and a willingness to build on these skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.Ability to write in plain, clear language and to tailor content to populations with low literacy.Ability to conduct research and identify credible public health information sources.Experience with email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp preferred but not required.Spanish language proficient preferred but not required.Experience with graphic design, video editing and digital photography preferred.Necessary Special RequirementsComplete the online application process.Submit a resume and/or letter of interest.Submit current transcripts.Salary, Bargaining Unit & Terms of EmploymentThis part‑time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part‑time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part‑time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.This is an on‑site position at the New Haven Health Department located at 424 Chapel Street. On‑site parking available.Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of New Haven requires a pre‑employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.#J-18808-Ljbffr