Department: 14206 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Workforce Development
Status:
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: The internship will take place May 31, 2027-August 6, 2027. Interns will be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri business hours. This is a hybrid role offering in-person, on-site work across the greater Charlotte footprint coupled with remote, work from home opportunity.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $21.00
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and community-minded Social Impact & Community Relations Intern to support our efforts in building meaningful relationships with local communities and advancing our organizational, clinical, and social responsibility to the communities that we serve. This internship offers hands-on experience in program development, stakeholder engagement, event planning, and impact reporting.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and executing community outreach programs and volunteer events
- Support partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations
- Help track and report on social impact metrics and outcomes
- Contribute to internal and external communications related to select initiatives
- Conduct research on social issues, community needs, and best practices
- Assist with grant applications, sponsorship requests, and donation tracking
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for new initiatives
- Gain experience in community engagement and CSR strategy
- Develop skills in event planning, stakeholder communication, and impact reporting
- Understand the role of businesses in driving social change
- Build professional relationships and receive mentorship from experienced leaders
- Contribute to initiatives that make a real difference in the community
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required
Education Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Communications, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, or a related field with junior or senior standing.
Experience Required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Current enrollment with junior or senior status at a regional accredited college or university. Interns are expected to be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree
- Grade point average of at least 2.5.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability in successfully completing tasks.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel.
- Must demonstrate integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive attitude and enthusiasm.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Each department will develop mental/physical requirements from the job standards and guidelines.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
