Support internal communications for an 800+ person public health workforce. This internship offers hands-on experience creating newsletters, intranet content, and all-staff meeting materials while learning about analytics and communication strategy. Ideal for students interested in marketing and communications in a mission-driven, internal-facing environment.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Communications Intern to support communications for an 800+ person workforce of clinical and administrative professionals.
This internship offers hands-on experience in internal communications, with opportunities to create content, support large-scale staff meetings, and learn how communication strategies engage employees across a public health organization. This is a hybrid position.
What You’ll Do:
• Develop and distribute weekly internal newsletters and occasional all-staff emails
• Create and publish content on the department’s SharePoint intranet
• Support planning and preparation of bi-monthly all-staff meetings, including slide deck development for audiences of 400+ employees
• Standout opportunity: Capture and create video content, including short-form videos or reels featuring staff and leadership
What You’ll Gain:
• Real-world experience managing internal communications for a large public health workforce
• Hands-on training in tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Canva, and analytics platforms
• Experience working independently while collaborating with a communications team
• Exposure to communication strategy, plain language writing, and employee engagement practices
What We’re Looking For:
• Current student pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and in plain language
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; experience with Canva. Knowlege of email platforms like Mailchimp or Constant Contact is a plus
• Interest in marketing and communications for an internal (employee-focused) audience
• Basic visual design sense and willingness to learn new tools
Preferred Qualities:
• Comfortable working independently with regular check-ins
• Proactive, dependable, and willing to ask questions when needed
• Strong personal standards for quality and follow-through
• Interest in creative content, including video and storytelling
Schedule & Requirements:
• 12-20 hours per week, depending on availability
• Hybrid schedule: in-office 1–2 days per week (Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays), remainder remote
• Must have access to a personal laptop
• Paid stipend position
What Success Looks Like:
A successful intern will confidently contribute to content creation, meet deadlines, adapt to new tools, and produce high-quality work that supports clear, engaging communication across the organization.
