Health Communications Intern

MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT: National Center for Primary Care
REPORTS TO: Health Communications Specialist, Community Voices Program
POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists Communication Relations Specialist in the execution of communications functions to include marketing planning and project management services for the Community Voices Program.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with:

Planning and coordination of the 2009 Community Voices Freedom’s Voice Conference and Soledad O’Brien Freedom’s Voice Awards Gala

The daily operations and coordination of the communications department

Database to including inputting and updating all established contacts

Administrative functions of the communications department to include meetings, conferences, development of mailing lists and other dissemination efforts

Drafting press releases, media advisories, letters and other related correspondence

Copy editing and proofreading all material produced and disseminated by Community Voices

Website maintenance and content update
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES


Strong written and verbal communications skills

Skill in the use of relevant software such as Microsoft Word, Access, and PowerPoint

Design and layout experience a plus

High-energy, independent worker, self-starter, resourceful and problem solver

Highly-organized, detailed and thorough, creative and positive

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Skill in managing a variety of tasks simultaneously in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Strong skills in editing and proofreading

Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a variety of job requests.

Ability to work well with a variety of personalities on may levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate student in Communications, Journalism,

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

Relevant health communications experience.

Contact: Melva B. Robertson
Communications Manager
www.communityvoices.org
mrobertson -- at -- msm.edu