Social Media Intern

Join a Legacy of Care and Compassion at Near North Health!

Are you passionate about transforming lives and creating healthier communities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership, innovation, and dedication can shine? Near North is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to support our community outreach and communications efforts.

Near North Health has been a cornerstone of Chicago's healthcare community since 1966. Our mission is simple yet powerful: provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality primary healthcare to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. We are one of the largest providers of community-based primary care in Chicago, and we need your expertise to expand our reach and deepen our impact.

Your Role

The Social Media Intern will assist with developing and implementing social media content that promotes health education, community programs, organizational initiatives, and available health services.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, interested in public health or community health, and comfortable creating engaging content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. This internship will work under the supervision of the Director of External Affairs and will have opportunities to build a portfolio of professional communications work.

Core Competencies

Mission Alignment:

• Demonstrates a passion for Near North Health’s mission and values, with a commitment to advancing community health.

Collaboration:

• Works effectively with diverse teams and fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Adaptability:

• Thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of managing multiple priorities with flexibility.

Initiative:

• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and takes the initiative to implement solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media posts, graphics, and short videos.

• Assist with developing a social media content calendar.

• Support health awareness campaigns and community outreach initiatives.

• Research social media trends and develop new content ideas.

• Monitor engagement and assist with basic social media analytics.

• Follow organizational guidelines regarding HIPAA, confidentiality, and branding.

Qualifications

• Interest in social media, communications, marketing, public health, or a related field.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Creative, organized, and reliable.

• Familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or TikTok.

• Experience with Canva or similar design tools is a plus.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on social media and communications experience.

• Professional mentorship and portfolio-building opportunities.

• Exposure to community health, health equity, and nonprofit healthcare.

Compensation

Because this is an unpaid internship, the position is designed primarily as an educational and experiential opportunity. The intern in this role will receive guidance and mentorship and will participate in activities that provide practical learning related to social media, communications, and community health.