Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing & Communications Intern 

True Life Center for Wellbeing Location: La Jolla/UTC, San Diego, CA 

Job Type: Part-time Internship 

Compensation: $18–22 per hour, depending on experience 

Schedule: 15–30 hours per week, with flexible scheduling 

Duration: 3–6 months Work Environment: Hybrid or in-person, depending on role needs 

Company Overview 

True Life Center for Wellbeing is a boutique mental health treatment center renowned for its uniquely integrative approach to healing. True Life offers individualized outpatient programs (IOP, PHP) that allow patients to receive the care they need while remaining engaged in their career, academic, or family life. Physician-owned and guided by an interdisciplinary team, True Life fosters collaborative, whole-person healing in a serene, thoughtfully designed setting in the La Jolla/UTC area of San Diego. 

Who You Are 

We are seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Marketing & Communications Intern to support our marketing, digital content, and community outreach initiatives. You are a strong writer and researcher, with an intuitive sense for visual design, and an interest in digital marketing, social media, and mental health and wellness. You enjoy creating engaging content, researching trends, and supporting projects from start to finish. You are proactive, adaptable, and excited to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment. 

Responsibilities 

Social Media & Content Creation: Assist with creating, scheduling, and maintaining engaging social media content across relevant platforms. 

Marketing & Communications: Support newsletters, email communications, marketing materials, and brand messaging. 

Website Support: Assist with website updates, content revisions, and general maintenance. 

Research & Outreach: Conduct market and competitive research, identify community outreach opportunities, and research relevant mental health and wellness topics. 

Events & Projects: Support marketing-related events, community outreach initiatives, and special projects. 

Analytics & Reporting: Track social media engagement and email metrics; assist with reports and recommendations. 

Administrative Support: Help organize content calendars, digital assets, project timelines, and other marketing and communications activities. 

Qualifications 

Current college student or recent graduate pursuing Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Digital Media, Business, or a related field preferred. 

Experience with or willingness to learn Klayvio, Webflow, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Salesforce, Canva 

Experience with creation of social media and marketing assets Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 

Reliable in meeting deadlines set by external partners and marketplace platforms 

Comfortable working collaboratively and communicating across a team Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail Interest in mental health, holistic wellness, or healthcare 

Previous internship, volunteer, academic, or project experience in marketing or communications is a plus, but not required. 

Compensation & Schedule 

$18–22 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

15–30 hours per week, with flexibility around academic schedules and organizational needs. 

Typical internship duration of 3–6 months, with potential for extension. Hybrid or in-person arrangements may be considered based on role responsibilities. 

This internship offers hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, community outreach, and brand development within a mental health and wellness setting. 

Application Instructions

To be considered for an interview, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Serious applicants should also submit one writing sample of 300 - 600 words that showcases their writing and communication skills. Academic, personal, and professional work are all acceptable. Writing samples on any subject are welcome. 

To learn more about our team and center, please visit the True Life Center for Wellbeing website