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Summer/Fall 2026 Communications Internship | Health and Aging: NYC-Based Healthcare Philanthropy

The John A. Hartford Foundation
55 East 59th Street – 16th floor
New York, NY 10022
www.johnahartford.org

Start Date: June 22, 2026 End Date: January 29, 2027 (7-month Internship)

Salary: $22 per hour Hours: ~20-40 hours per week

Rolling Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Background: The John A. Hartford Foundation, based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults. For more than four decades, the organization has been the leader in building a field of experts in aging and testing and replicating innovative approaches to care. The foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care. Working with its grantees, the foundation strives to change the status quo and create a society where older adults can continue their vital contributions.

Job Overview: JAHF is offering a summer/fall internship opportunity. As an intern, you will support the communications team, and as needed, you may assist the program team and other foundation staff in various projects that advance the organization’s mission. This includes conducting research, writing articles and resource summaries, and assisting with administrative and communications projects.

Qualifications:

Current enrollment in a related graduate level degree program (MS in Communications/Media or Health Communication, MPH, etc.)

Strong writing and communication skills
Initiative for and responsiveness to new opportunities and projects
Interest in philanthropy, health care, communications and/or aging
Ability to collaborate with others, work independently, and manage time effectively
Must arrange own housing within New York City or local area
Education or experience in communications highly desired

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will support the communications team and foundation staff in various projects that advance our mission of improving care for older adults

• This includes:

conducting research and assisting in preparation of staff articles and presentations
writing resource summaries for the website
periodically co-authoring articles for publication
attending and taking notes at internal and external meetings
monitoring and triaging the Foundation’s general email inbox
producing a quarterly media clipping report
assisting with other communications and administrative projects

Supervisor:
Marcus Escobedo, Vice President of Communication & Sr. Program Officer

How Do I Get Started?

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@johnahartford.org. Please include in Subject of email: Communications Internship Summer/Fall 2026.

We're excited for you to apply!

Due to the anticipated volume of applications further contact by applicants is not allowed. Please no phone calls.

The John A. Hartford Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The John A. Hartford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Department at 484-357-2480.