Position Title: Marketing and Communications Intern
About Healthy Teen Network: Founded in 1979, Healthy Teen Network promotes better outcomes for
adolescents and young adults by advancing social change, cultivating innovation, and strengthening
youth-supporting professionals and organizations. Located in Baltimore, we serve as a leading national
membership organization (501c3) for adolescent health professionals, promoting a unique and holistic
perspective—our Youth 360° frame—to improve the health and well-being of young people.
Position Description: Healthy Teen Network seeks a Marketing and Communications Intern to work 1519 hours per week, with a minimum three-month commitment. The Intern will work out of Healthy Teen
Network’s Baltimore office and assist in various projects. Specific project assignments and tasks will be
based on the individual’s skill set, experience, and course objectives, to be mutually established, to
support a positive learning experience. This position requires some knowledge or work experience in the
field of adolescent sexual and reproductive health and basic knowledge in marketing and
communications.
Position Summary: The ideal candidate is a creative self-starter with the ability to manage multiple
assignments, work as part of a team, and be able to work independently with little supervision. The
Intern will support marketing and communications efforts which include, but are not limited to assisting
in researching and writing content for resources on adolescent health, supporting design and
development of print and online materials, updating webpages and social media, communicating with
members, and supporting marketing and fund development outreach efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Assist in the implementation of organizational marketing and communications plan, in support of
mission, vision, guiding principles, and strategic plan
o Support updating Healthy Teen Network website
o Support implementation of digital marketing strategy
 Support development and dissemination of Healthy Teen Network products and resources, such
as Board of Directors recruitment packet and welcome packet, online press room, updates to
various Advocacy Resource Guides and Tip Sheets, infographic on adolescent health, and/or
talking points, memes, and other communications materials and advocacy resources
o Support development and visual design of instructional design, such as PowerPoint or Prezi
slides and other forms of e-learning modules
o Support development and implementation of marketing protocols to use Healthy Teen
Network’s customer relationship management (CRM) system, Salesforce
o Support member recruitment and retention
o Support implementation of the conference sponsorship and marketing plan, soliciting potential
exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers
 Support background research for the planning and writing of grant proposals
 Provide support to Healthy Teen Network members, as appropriate
 Complete special projects, as assigned
1501 ST. PAUL STREET • SUITE 124 • BALTIMORE, MD 21202 • PHONE: (410) 685.0410 • FAX: (410) 685.0481
WWW.HEALTHYTEENNETWORK.ORG
Education and Experience:
 Enrollment in an accredited university or college, in pursuit of a graduate degree
 Some experience or course work and interest in marketing and communications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 Knowledge of and interest in adolescent sexual and reproductive health
 Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
 Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize work
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer and web-based applications
 Knowledge and familiarity with the following software/platforms a plus:
o Adobe Creative Suite
o Drupal or other content management system (CMS )
o Moodle or other learning management system (LMS)
o Articulate Storyline or other e-learning software
o Salesforce CRM or other CRM (customer relationship management)
 Self-motivated to work independently and collaboratively with multiple departments
 Positive, proactive, and personable team player
 Sense of commitment and responsibility to Healthy Teen Network vision, mission, and guiding principles
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee may regularly be required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use
hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment described below is representative of what an employee may encounter while
performing the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment an open office environment is that which
is typical of an office/classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.
Position start date: August/September 2015: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Salary: Compensation varies. Coordination with Federal Work Study Program for stipend may be available.
Coordination with college/university for course credit is available
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for two references to Gina
Desiderio, Director of Marketing and Communications (Gina@HealthyTeenNetwork.org). Please describe
availability (hours, length of commitment) and if desired, information about coordination with
college/university for course credit, in cover letter.
1501 ST. PAUL STREET • SUITE 124 • BALTIMORE, MD 21202 • PHONE: (410) 685.0410 • FAX: (410) 685.0481
WWW.HEALTHYTEENNETWORK.ORG