Communications Intern

Job Details: Job Location: The Wellness Center

• Pueblo, CO, Position Type: Seasonal, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $17.45 - $17.45Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Marketing, Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re hiring full-time Communications Intern to work at our Wellness Center at 1 Wellness Way. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing and Communications department to support daily messaging, content creation, and internal/external communications initiatives. This is a hands-on opportunity to build a strong portfolio and gain real-world experience in the communications field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Communications Intern, under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor you will be involved in: Content Creation: Draft and edit press releases, blog posts, newsletter articles, and social media copy. Video and Graphic Design: Assist Social Media and Content Strategist and Multimedia Specialist with digital content creation and video production.

Media Lists & Outreach: Help maintain and update media contact databases and assist in distributing pitches. Event & Project Support: Assist in coordinating events and campaign rollouts. Administrative & Team Support: Take meeting notes, respond to incoming requests, and support cross-functional projects as needed. What You Will Gain Hands-on portfolio pieces from live campaigns and written projects.

Direct mentorship and regular feedback from the communications team. Networking opportunities across company leadership and department partners. Physical Requirements: Ability to remain seated for extended periods while creating, editing, and reviewing written and digital content. Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, camera equipment, and other office technology for content creation, communication, and administrative tasks.

Ability to move throughout office and event locations to assist with meetings, event coordination, campaign activities, and project support. Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds for events, presentations, and marketing activities. Ability to visually review digital and printed materials, including written content, graphics, videos, and media contact information, to ensure accuracy and quality.

What You’ll Like About Us Competitive pay $17.45 Hourly (Dependent on experience, certification and shift) If you meet required hours worked to qualify you will be eligible for: Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles.

Also, Wellness benefits program available. HS Funded: EAP, Life. Lock, Ask Charlie, Life and AD&D, LTD Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6% Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Sun Life Voluntary benefits, and pet insurance Childcare Flexible work schedule Employee recognitions and celebrations Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another Qualifications: What we’re looking For—The Must-Haves Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid grasp of grammar and AP style (preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms or basic graphic/design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite). Proactive self-starter, well-organized, able to manage tight deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What we’d Like to See in you—the Nice-to-Haves Spanish Language Skills Health Solutions expects all staff to Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity. Take ownership of problems, brainstorm problem resolutions, and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrate consistent follow through.

Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions, and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work. Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and Demonstrate accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility in customer service.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available. Closing Date: 12/31/2027 EOE, M/F