Communications Intern - Spring

The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation's top-performing non-profit health organizations to improve affordability and outcomes in health care. ACHP member organizations embrace a unique partnership model in health care, bringing together health plans and providers on behalf of the patients and communities they serve. ACHP advocates on behalf of its members, highlighting tested solutions impacting communities nationwide and a proven approach that delivers better value for patients, employers and taxpayers.

ACHP is committed to a diverse workforce that respects all points of view. We encourage different perspectives, identities and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable health industry. We foster this by encouraging openness and transparency that creates opportunities for all.

ACHP is hiring a Communications Intern for the spring semester. We offer challenging and exciting opportunities for those who want to take their expertise out of the classroom and into the world. Interns will be involved in the daily workings of the communications and policy departments and have the chance to work autonomously on projects. Some things you might be doing:

• Drafting social media copy and creating graphics and video
• Developing website content
• Writing and editing ACHP collateral
• Tracking media coverage
• Supporting AI workflow development
• Monitoring social media and website metrics and compiling reports
• Participating in special projects and performing other related duties

• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in social media, online communications and website design
• Ability to think creatively about complex issues
• Ability to manage and organize detailed assignments
• Willingness to take direction, as well as proactively provide ideas
• Minimum three years of undergraduate study in communications, English, journalism or a related field
• Familiarity with HTML a plus
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere) a plus
• Interest in health policy a plus

• Work is in an office environment
• Interns should be able to work at least 20 hours per week
• Interns are required to be in the office 3 days per week

Please submit a resume, a writing sample and cover letter via e-mail at HR@achp.org. Please include "Communications Intern Position" with your first initial and last name in the subject line of your e-mail message.

ACHP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and a woman's right to breastfeed), disability (physical or mental), age (18 and older), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital status, veteran or military status, tobacco use, credit information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.