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Southwestern Medical Foundation · 2 days ago

Communications Intern

Dallas, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Southwestern Medical Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing medicine through the support of medical research, care, and education. They are seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern for Summer 2026, offering hands-on experience in nonprofit communications, digital strategy, and storytelling.

Health Care

Hiring Manager

Kendall Harelson

Responsibilities

Assist in editing and maximizing podcast and video content for social media, newsletters, and website placements

Create transcripts, pull key quotes, and help produce short-form social media clips

Support paid and organic social media campaigns, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and conducting social listening

Assist in a website audit and optimization project

Assist in communications for fall events and campaigns, including social promotion, invitations, and follow-up materials

Contribute to donor relations efforts by supporting events and preparing materials

Participate in brainstorming sessions for digital strategy, storytelling, and campaign planning

Digital media file management

Provide general administrative and project support as needed

Adhere to all Foundation policies

Qualification

Editing skillsMicrosoft 365 proficiencyAdvanced writing skillsSocial media familiarityContent creation toolsHighly organizedTeam playerCreative thinker

Required

18 years or older and currently enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university; preferably studying Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management or a related field

Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA)

Advanced writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps

Familiarity with AI tools (usage will be in compliance with Foundation policy only)

Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools (Sprout Social, Canva, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite a plus)

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Creative thinker with a professional demeanor and an interest in storytelling and community engagement

Team player with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic, collaborative environment

Enthusiastic about working in the nonprofit sector and supporting a philanthropic mission