Public Health Excellence Dissemination Internship

Program Description This internship supports communications activities under the Public Health Excellence Grant, a statewide initiative led by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to strengthen local public health systems and advance health equity. The intern will play a key role in helping translate public health priorities into accessible, engaging content for Boston communities.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and creative student intern to support communications efforts tied to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Public Health Excellence Grant at BPHC. This internship offers hands-on experience in public health communications and community engagement. The intern will assist with the production and dissemination of media products designed to advance priority public health initiatives. These materials may include communications resources, social media graphics, informational infographics, and video content. Working closely with the BPHC Communications Department, the intern will help ensure that materials are effectively distributed across public-facing platforms and aligned with organizational messaging, branding, and accessibility standards. This role will contribute to strengthening outreach and engagement efforts while expanding the reach and impact of public health campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of public health communication materials, including

graphics, infographics, and video content

• Support dissemination of communications through BPHC platforms (e.g., social

media, website, newsletters)

• Collaborate with the Communications Department to ensure alignment with

branding, messaging, and accessibility standards

• Contribute to multimedia storytelling efforts that promote community awareness

and education

• Support outreach strategies that increase engagement with priority public

health initiatives

• Assist with organizing and managing communication assets and campaign

materials

Learning Objectives By the end of the internship, the student will:

• Learn best practices for designing clear, accessible public health

communication materials for diverse audiences

• Develop strategies for distributing public health communications through

institutional and public-facing platforms

• Gain foundational skills in multimedia production and visual storytelling for

health promotion

• Build experience in professional collaboration and workflow within a public

health communications team

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Strong interest in public health, communications, or media production
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks independently
• Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Commitment to health equity, anti-racism, and culturally responsive

communication practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation
• Interest in storytelling, digital media, or public health campaigns
• Experience working with diverse communities