Marketing Intern

Comms & Marketing Intern (part-time, onsite)

Thank you for your interest in interning with MATTERS. MATTERS (a division of UBMD Emergency Medicine) is a multi-state opiate use treatment referral network that connects individuals to outpatient follow-up care and provides harm reduction resources.

MATTERS interns will gain experience working with program managers at a growing, mission-driven organization that offers harm reduction supplies, education, and services, and a rapid referral program linking patients with opioid use disorder to treatment and resources. Our interns will focus on different aspects of nonprofit work including program development and implementation, marketing, research, and public health education, among other duties.

Primary Functions

• Assist in the development of engaging public health communications. Communications may include but are not limited to educational materials, social media posts, flyers, educational materials, and more
• Shadow team members and participate in providing program-related education and outreach as appropriate
• Research emerging trends in the illicit supply, treatment, policy, and other topics as assigned, and collaborate on public communications regarding these trends
• Assist in the review and refinement of communications, education, and message dissemination materials to utilize in the future
• Work collaboratively with MATTERs team to implement strategic plans

Job Requirements

• Enrolled in: a business, marketing, journalism, communications, or related Master's Degree program, at an accredited university.
• Ability to: be onsite in Buffalo, NY for the duration of the internship
• The intern will work: an average of 7-10 hours a week. Interns will receive weekly direct supervision from the Marketing Coordinator and work collaboratively with their supervisor to determine their schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in creating content for brands on digital platforms
• Demonstrated experience assisting with websites and online communities
• Experience working with underserved or stigmatized populations
• Relevant knowledge in public health, health education, social work, behavioral health, health care, or other related field
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, providers, and partners
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Complex problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills

Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person