Non-Clinical Summer Internship - Foundation and Public Engagement Marketing & Communications

This position is temporary and/or intermittent in nature.  Length of service is greater than 100 hours.  Requires availability some nights and weekends during the internship. This will be hybrid work experience, requiring an in-person presence approximately 2 days per week.

Seattle Children’s Marketing and Communications Department (MarComm) seeks an intern to assist the Public Engagement Team and Foundation and Guild Association Marketing and Communications Team across various project areas, including donor campaigns, promotion and earned media efforts, and social media engagement. This experience will provide an intern with opportunities to learn about the field of marketing and communications and gain exposure to various aspects of creative development, public relations, and philanthropic communication strategy.

MarComm is a shared service for the Seattle Children’s hospital system. MarComm informs and engages internal and external audiences by developing and executing marketing and communication plans and telling compelling stories to advance the goals and priorities of the organization and enhance Seattle Children’s brand and reputation.

The Public Engagement team leads Public Relations, issues and crisis communications, Social Media and Executive Communications strategy for the system to enhance and build Seattle Children’s reputation and support its mission and strategic plan initiatives.​ The team oversees all public relations, issues management, executive communications and speaking requests, and social media efforts for Seattle Children’s.

The Foundation and Guild Association Marketing and Communications team leads communications, marketing and advertising for current and prospective donors including developing messaging and content (e.g., publications, impact stories, proposals, videos, etc.), creating a best-in-class donor experience and developing strategies for elevating Seattle Children’s charity of choice status. 

An ideal candidate brings curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn the roles and impact of marketing and communications in a healthcare setting. Training will include an orientation to Seattle Children’s, MarComm teams and project areas, and related tools. This role will provide meaningful exposure for those interested in exploring a potential career in marketing and communications.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Rising junior or rising senior in college or technical school with ability to work in-person approximately 2 days per week

• Major in communications, public relations, or marketing

• Strong desire to engage with Seattle Children’s employees, patients and families, and the community with a focus on inclusion, diversity, equity and access

• Interest in social media content creation and marketing and familiarity with social media platforms

• Event or volunteer experience

Required Credentials
N/A.

Preferred
As determined by the department and the position’s role within the department.

Compensation

$23.00 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.  Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolesc