Communications Intern

MISSION: To inspire health, wellbeing, and humanity in our community, through all of life’s stages.

JOB SUMMARY: Tepeyac Community Health Center is seeking a Communications Intern to support our growing Development and Communications team. This role is ideal for a college student or recent graduate interested in nonprofit communications and marketing. The intern will gain hands-on experience across digital platforms while helping expand access to accessible, high-quality care for communities across Metro Denver.

PAY: This is an unpaid internship with our Development and Communications team.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

• This role can be predominantly remote or in-office, depending on intern preference. There is an expectation for the intern to come into the office at least once per month and to establish regular working hours. 
• Up to 8 hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current college student or recent graduate, preferably in communications, marketing, journalism, public health, or a related field
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Interest in nonprofit work, healthcare, or community-based organizations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Squarespace
• Experience with Canva or other design tools
• Spanish language proficiency, particularly for translation support

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support website management, including updating event listings, provider pages, and general content
• Assist with blog writing and storytelling
• Draft and schedule social media content across platforms
• Update internal communications materials, including TV slides and digital displays
• Provide support for marketing collateral such as flyers, one-pagers, and event materials
• Assist with email marketing, including drafting and formatting newsletters and campaigns

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend required internal meetings, trainings, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Gain practical experience managing a nonprofit website and content systems
• Build a portfolio of writing, social media, and marketing materials
• Learn best practices in healthcare communications and community-centered storytelling
• Receive mentorship and training from Tepeyac’s Development and Communications team

About us. For over 30 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center has been committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to nearly 10,000 individuals across the Denver metro area. Tepeyac has distinguished itself as a dynamic organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities. Tepeyac maintains an unwavering commitment to effective patient care, continual quality improvement, and the consistent treatment of each patient with the highest level of respect and compassion. Over the next 3-5 years, Tepeyac seeks to continue to expand medical, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services, providing culturally relevant high-quality care.

Vaccinations: As required by Colorado’s CMS Vaccine Mandate, all Tepeyac Community Health Center employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq..), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-401 et seq.), and any other relevant federal or State law.  As such, all persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment. Interns, students, and volunteers are also subject to the same vaccination requirements as employees.