Communications Intern

• Corporate - Corporate Administration
• $15.15
• Hourly
• Part Time

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee. 

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title –  Communications Intern

Department - Communications 

Reports to – Communications Director

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Qualifying Life Event
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: Assisting the Communication Department in the following items, including but not limited to.

• Work Location: Corp Admin Office

88 Vilcom Center Dr, Suite 110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

• Schedule: Part Time (25 hours a week)

Open to discuss scheduling opportunities.

• Required Travel: None

Duties/ Responsibilities – 

• Writing draft media releases, media alerts, and newsletters and assisting with various forms of communication.
• Assisting with the creation of promotional material for local events and community outreach.
• Working on various Piedmont Health social media platforms with guidance from the Communications Director.

• Collaborate in the creation of shareable social media content appropriate for specific networks to both spread our brand and our content. 

• Applying graphic design elements.
• Working with local media outlets.
• Assisting with special event planning, organization, and communication coordination.

Qualifications - 

Education: High School Diploma

Current/valid License: Licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina. 

Required:

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and comfort with working with all levels of community leaders, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficient in multiple social media platforms with a command of each network and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of Canva.

Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish

**May have a combination of both education and experience

Pay Range - $15.15 

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

DEI Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) endeavors to maintain an inclusive workplace, one that is reflective of the patient population that we serve and the individuals whom we employ. We strive to incorporate inclusiveness throughout our work culture, including the way that we recruit, support, and retain employees. We believe that having employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences is an asset. It helps us to view the world through different lenses embodying the perspectives, opinions, approaches, and values that our employees bring to work daily. In fact, inclusion is woven into the very fabric of our work life, which allows our employees to perform at their highest possible potential.