Communications Intern

Why is this a great job (From the hiring manager) Being a communications intern at LPHI is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health messaging collaborate with a creative and supportive team and contribute to meaningful work that improves the health and wellbeing of communities across Louisiana.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Communications Intern

Salary: $15/hour

Work Schedule: 15 hour work week

• LPHI offers traditional (M-F 8 am-5 pm) flexible (for example M-F 10 am-7pm) and compressed work schedules (for example M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager.

Location: This is a Louisiana-based hybrid position with occasional (<10%) travel required

• LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-office
• Employee must reside in Louisiana during the time of employment

Team: Communications

Reports To: Communications Director and TFL Senior Communications Manager

Supervises:

Primary Relationships: The communications intern will primarily work with the Communications Director and TFL Senior Communications Manager

Benefits:

• Non-benefit eligible position

Funding Source: 673

ABOUT THE POSITION

A successful candidate will thrive in a team environment can proactively anticipate and manage challenges be a self-starter with strong abilities to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize appropriately. Day-to-day responsibilities include adding relevant content on all LPHI and TFL social media channels (Facebook Instagram LinkedIn) and adding videos to YouTube. They will also be required to attend meetings taking meeting minutes identifying and prioritizing items for attention documentation management and program activity coordination as well as have weekly meetings with the Communications Director and TFL Senior Communications Manager to discuss upcoming social media posts and future content.

LPHI is headquartered in New Orleans with employees based throughout the state. This position can be either New Orleans-based (office/hybrid) from anywhere in Louisiana.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Interns will work directly with the Communications Team and gain experience by:

• Conducting research to develop social media content
• Participate in internal and partner meetings
• Regularly post content and monitor LPHI social media channels
• Support Communications Director and TFL Senior Communications Manager with any other assigned duties to assist with communications efforts

ABOUT YOU

Position Requirements

• University student studying public health or communications or graduate
• Experience with research
• Experience with social media posting
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Interest in public health health systems research and/or public health communications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Well-organized self-directed and able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to learn new subject areas quickly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• A commitment to actively working in alignment with the Communications Director and Senior Communications Manager
• Ability to function independently and as a team member

Please include details regarding your availability in your cover letter.

ABOUT US
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. We work alongside 500 partner organizations at the local state and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing).
• Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based in an office or home office setting.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
• Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles) color religion religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices) sex (including pregnancy perceived pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender gender identity (including transgender identity status and transitioning) gender expression and sex stereotyping national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information) family care or medical leave status military caregiver status military status veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation status as a victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking enrollment in a public assistance program engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice or any other basis protected by local state or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.

*As with all positions at LPHI this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.