Intern, Project in Commerce, California at AltaMed Health Services

Position Title: Intern, Project

Location: Commerce, CA 90040

Description:

AltaMed offers mentoring services for youth as a supplement to educational and occupational skills training available through our existing Workforce Development program. Technology skills training, career exploration, and leadership development are all benefits for the thousands who have formally gone through our Workforce Development program.

Workforce Development coordinates of all of AltaMed’s internships, including AmeriCorps and clinical placement. More broadly, though, it exists to promote the sustainable growth of AltaMed’s workforce, one day seeking to supply 10-20 percent of our employees, and aims to ensure that AltaMed is hiring from within the communities we serve with greater retention in mind.

Job Overview

As a member of the Communications department, you'll report to department managers on the communications team and work with all areas of the department, including Patient Communications, Internal Communications, Translations and Branding. With guidance and support, you'll oversee many administrative tasks that support the teams, including simple communications projects. This is an opportunity for a new graduate or young professional to learn from expert team members and gain experience in strategic communication, while supporting more than 20 lines of business enterprise wide.

Additional duties, include:

• Research, copyedit, proofread and produce communications for patient and employee audiences distributed through print and digital deliverables.
• Help prepare reports, assist with inventorying, archiving and developing presentations.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas, taking meeting notes and supporting follow-up actions as needed.
• Support departmental administrative duties.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate with other departments for special meetings and projects, as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with team members across the organization.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent writing ability in both long and short form styles.
• Knowledge of AP style is desired.
• Experience with research to develop content.
• Must be organized, detail-orientated, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Highly professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Proficient with MS Office suite and Outlook.
• Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: copyediting, proofreading, storytelling, e-newsletter development, graphic design or marketing.
• Current senior in final semester pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or recent grad (1-2 years out) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English or related field.
• Previous internship or health care experience a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Chinese a plus.
• May be required to provide writing samples and/or portfolio.

The Workforce Development staff appreciates your interest in this opportunity. Should you be moved forward in the selection process, either the hiring manager or someone on the Workforce Development staff will contact you with next steps. We highly encourage you to continue to check-in for additional internship opportunities.

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Remote Type: Hybrid
About US:
As the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), AltaMed is at the forefront of providing affordable, high-quality health care to underserved communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. At AltaMed, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and supporting our community of over 400,000 patients.

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AltaMed Health Services Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. We strictly prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, ordinance, or regulation.

We are committed to promoting equality and inclusivity beyond our recruitment and hiring processes. We aim to create a respectful, valued, and inclusive workplace through training, advancement opportunities, and access to resources and support. We focus on fostering a diverse workforce because it enriches our organization and improves our ability to effectively serve our clients and community. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to create a positive impact.