Communications Intern (56059)

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring full-time Communications Intern to work at our Wellness Center at 1 Wellness Way.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing and Communications department to support daily messaging, content creation, and internal/external communications initiatives. This is a hands-on opportunity to build a strong portfolio and gain real-world experience in the communications field.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Communications Intern, under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor you will be involved in:

• Content Creation: Draft and edit press releases, blog posts, newsletter articles, and social media copy.
• Video and Graphic Design: Assist Social Media and Content Strategist and Multimedia Specialist with digital content creation and video production.
• Media Lists & Outreach: Help maintain and update media contact databases and assist in distributing pitches.
• Event & Project Support: Assist in coordinating events and campaign rollouts.
• Administrative & Team Support: Take meeting notes, respond to incoming requests, and support cross-functional projects as needed.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on portfolio pieces from live campaigns and written projects.
• Direct mentorship and regular feedback from the communications team.
• Networking opportunities across company leadership and department partners.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while creating, editing, and reviewing written and digital content.
• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, camera equipment, and other office technology for content creation, communication, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to move throughout office and event locations to assist with meetings, event coordination, campaign activities, and project support.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for events, presentations, and marketing activities.
• Ability to visually review digital and printed materials, including written content, graphics, videos, and media contact information, to ensure accuracy and quality.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $17.45 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift)

If you meet required hours worked to qualify you will be eligible for:

• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, LifeLock, Ask Charlie, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance:  FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What we’re looking For—The Must-Haves

• Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid grasp of grammar and AP style (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms or basic graphic/design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Proactive self-starter, well-organized, able to manage tight deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-Haves

• Spanish Language Skills

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Closing Date:        12/31/2027                               EOE, M/F