Summer Marketing Intern

Position Title: Summer Marketing Intern
Location: Altamonte Springs, FL- and surrounding area
Company Type: Small Local Mental Health Practice
Internship Type: Part-Time, Paid Internship
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (2–3 days per week)
Compensation: $17.00–$21.00/hour depending on experience, education, and skillset

About Us

We are a growing local mental health practice dedicated to improving access to quality behavioral health care within our community. Our office provides both in-person and Telehealth counseling/therapy services, as well as psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. We work closely with individuals, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support mental wellness and access to care.

We are seeking a motivated Junior or Senior Marketing Major who is eager to gain hands-on experience in healthcare marketing, community outreach, business development, and professional communications.

Position Overview

The Summer Marketing Intern will support the practice’s outreach and marketing efforts by helping strengthen relationships within the local community and increasing awareness of available mental health and psychiatric services. This role is ideal for a student who is comfortable communicating professionally in person, by phone, and by email, and who enjoys both creative marketing work and relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Relationship Building

• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with referral and community partners 
• Conduct outreach to: 
  • Medical offices 
  • Primary care practices 
  • Specialty healthcare providers 
  • Schools 
  • Churches 
  • Community organizations 
  • Employers and wellness-focused groups 
• Help identify organizations that may benefit from mental health counseling or psychiatric services 
• Represent the practice professionally during in-person visits, phone outreach, and email communications 
• Assist in coordinating outreach events, networking opportunities, and community engagement efforts 

Marketing & Brand Support

• Help create and update print marketing materials such as: 
  • Brochures 
  • Flyers 
  • Referral packets 
  • Community handouts 
  • Educational materials 
• Support digital marketing initiatives 
• Assist with branding consistency across marketing materials 
• Help gather feedback on community engagement and referral opportunities 
• Support basic research on local partnerships and target audiences 

Administrative & Communication Support

• Maintain outreach tracking logs and follow-up communication 
• Assist with email correspondence and professional communication with external organizations 
• Help organize marketing materials and referral resources 
• Provide periodic updates on outreach activity and campaign progress 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university 
• Preferred: Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or related field 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Comfortable speaking professionally in person, by phone, and by email 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills 
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented 
• Creative mindset with ability to contribute marketing ideas 
• Basic knowledge of print and digital marketing principles 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, or similar marketing/design tools preferred 
• Interest in healthcare, mental health, community outreach, or nonprofit/community-focused work is highly preferred 

Preferred Candidate Traits

We are looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated 
• Professional and personable 
• Comfortable engaging with healthcare and community partners 
• Strong in both communication and follow-through 
• Able to work independently while collaborating with a small team 
• Interested in gaining real-world marketing and outreach experience 

What the Intern Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in healthcare and behavioral health marketing 
• Exposure to community outreach and referral development 
• Experience creating print and digital marketing materials 
• Professional communication experience with medical offices and organizations 
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership in a growing local business 
• Resume-building experience in both healthcare marketing and community engagement 

Schedule

• Approximately 20 hours per week 
• Flexible schedule of 2–3 days per week 
• Summer internship duration: [Insert Start Date] – [Insert End Date] 
• Some local in-person outreach may be required 

How to Apply

Interested students should submit:

• Resume 
• Brief cover letter or short statement of interest 
• Optional portfolio of marketing/design work (if available)