Overview

Overview
Are you interested in communications at the intersection of healthcare and policy? Do you want to amplify the voice of healthcare providers across the nation and contribute to impactful advocacy? Join us at the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), where we represent nonprofit hospice providers throughout the U.S., and immerse yourself in a dynamic communications role.

As a Communications Intern at NPHI, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a Washington-based, member-driven advocacy organization dedicated to transforming hospice and palliative care. This role will provide you with exposure to a broad range of communications activities, from content creation and media relations to executive support.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of NPHI’s communication plan
  • Scheduling and posting social media (Instagram, X, LinkedIn)
  • Tracking media for specific focus topics
  • Developing media and influencer lists
  • Formatting presentations (PowerPoint)
  • Formatting and scheduling e-mail blast communication (Constant Contact)
  • Updating websites (WordPress)
  • Video editing (Canva)
  • Contribute to the development of communication products:
  • Social media content (graphics, video, and captions)
  • Website content (graphics and copy)
  • Press releases
  • One pager’s layout
  • E-mail Communication (graphics and copy)
  • Toolkits & Resources for Members

Support NPHI’s Executive Communications:

  • Assist with executive emails and other communication
  • Talking points/speech writing

Support of in-person and virtual events:

  • Designing & editing presentations
  • Webinar support (Zoom)
  • Event set up and support
  • Event announcements and communication
  • Vendor coordination
  • Speaker prep communication
  • Other job-related tasks

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be actively enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student in any of the following programs: Communications, Advertising and Marketing, Broadcasting, Electronic/Digital Media Comms Public Affairs, Public Relations. If you are enrolled in a program not included in the above list but would like to be considered, please include a statement as to why your experience or coursework would be relevant to this role
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Self-managed with proven skills, initiative, and time management to prioritize work & deliver results
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple activities and priorities with tight deadlines
  • Professional demeanor and presence, including the ability to handle confidential information
  • Enjoys working as part of a mission-dedicated team
  • Proficient use of Canva; PowerPoint; Constant Contact; WordPress, and virtual event platforms (or willingness to learn)
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work on several projects simultaneously

Position Information:

  • $22 hourly compensation
  • No benefits provided
  • ~20 hours per week
  • Washington DC (preferred)

To Apply
Requirements:

  • Resume and cover letter (with desired hours)
  • At least one professional reference.
  • Submit application materials and any additional relevant information via email to NPHI’s Communications Director: Matt Wilkinson matt@hospiceinnovations.org 
  • Applications that do not contain the required materials will not be considered.

 

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About National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation

The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) is a membership organization comprising 100+ not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers. These members are dedicated to ensuring patients and their families have access to care that reflects their individual goals, values, and preferences. Representing providers from across the nation, NPHI and its members help design more innovative and effective models of care, advocate for comprehensive and community-integrated care customized to meet each person’s unique needs, and build collaboration between national thought leaders, decision-makers, and other healthcare stakeholders to improve hospice care.

Together with our members, we ensure our most important priorities, policies, and initiatives are learned at the bedside, not in the boardroom.