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Communications Internship at Maternal Child Health/Public Health Org

National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ)
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NOTE: All interns at NICHQ must be seeking credit for their internship or practicum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Resource

Interns will support a variety of digital marketing and communications functions at NICHQ. You’ll support a small-but-mighty team that includes our Communications Coordinators, the Web & Communications Manager, the Senior Web & Product Manager, and the Associate Director of Communications & Digital Strategy. Learn about nonprofit branding in maternal and child health while you liaise with active projects, generate content, and support any of the following key functions:  

  • Content Production: Be a part of our exciting content engine, from supporting virtual events to producing segments for our newsletter, NICHQ News. 
  • Social Media: Support NICHQ’s growing social media presence, contributing to content production, experiments, and campaign planning; collaborate on content strategy; dabble in paid social; help us refine our audience approaches.  
  • Websites: Collaborate with NICHQ project partner teams to improve web presence and support project sites; participate in website redesign projects (WordPress environment); learn about accessibility compliance. 

Internship Responsibilities

You’ll be a great fit if you:

  • Are passionate about public health 
  • Are seeking credit for your internship experience 
  • Are interested in learning about quality improvement 
  • Have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written 
  • Can balance multiple tasks and prioritize, work autonomously, establish timelines, and meet deadlines 
  • Work well in a team environment and can generate solutions to issues as they arise 
  • Consider yourself flexible and adaptable 
  • Can work productively under pressure in a fast-moving environment 
  • Are interested in ongoing professional development and growth 
  • Are fully committed to modeling inclusive language and behaviors 

What NICHQ can offer you:

  • Training in Quality Improvement Methodology: Gain foundational knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods, including the Breakthrough Series Collaborative model, and apply these concepts to real-world projects. 
  • A Personalized Internship Experience: Participate in an internship tailored to your interests, goals, and professional development needs. 
  • Mentorship and Professional Development: Access shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities alongside experienced and knowledgeable professionals. 
  • Networking Opportunities: Build relationships and expand your professional network. 
  • Academic Credit: Fulfill university credit, practicum, or internship requirements. 

Schedule and Duration

  • Start and End Date: Flexible durations between May and August 
  • Flexible schedule within 9 am – 5 pm Eastern Time work week 
  • The internship is currently fully remote  
  • Interns must complete a minimum of 120 internship hours  

Eligibility Requirements (Required) 

To be considered for a NICHQ Summer Internship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria: 

  • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution 
  • Be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship  
  • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework (or be enrolled in a graduate program) by the start of the internship 
  • Be able to commit to a minimum of 120 internship hours between May and August 2026 
  • Be available to work a consistent weekly schedule during the internship period, creating a schedule that is within the 9 am – 5 pm Eastern Time work week  
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States 
  • Have reliable internet access and the ability to work in a fully remote environment 
  • Applications that do not meet these eligibility requirements will not be considered 

Compensation 

  • Interns receive a stipend of up to $2,000  
  • Credit for internship experience required 

EEOC Statement: NICHQ is committed to being an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 

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