Marketing & Community Engagement Intern

Senior Helpers North West Hartford

Location:

Windsor, CT / Greater Hartford area

Job Type:Part-time Internship

Hours:

10–15 hours per week Compensation:

Paid internship

Schedule:

Flexible around college schedule

Senior Helpers North West Hartford is a locally owned home care agency providing compassionate, high-quality in-home care and support to older adults and their families across our Connecticut communities.

We are looking for a creative, motivated and community-minded

Marketing & Community Engagement Internto help us strengthen our presence across the local community and develop meaningful relationships with community organizations, healthcare professionals, senior centers and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for a college student who wants practical experience in marketing, communications, social media, healthcare, business development and community engagement.

The Marketing & Community Engagement Intern will work closely with the business leadership team to support marketing activities, social media, community outreach and partnership development.

This is ahands-on role. You will have the opportunity to attend community events, meet local organizations, create marketing content and contribute ideas that directly support the growth and visibility of a local healthcare business.

• Create engaging content for Linked In, Facebook and Instagram.
• Develop social media posts, graphics, short videos and Reels using tools such as Canva.
• Help manage and maintain a social media and content calendar.
• Support the creation of flyers, newsletters, presentations and other marketing materials.
• Identify opportunities to increase local brand awareness and community engagement.
• Monitor social media engagement and prepare simple performance reports.

• Research and identify local community organizations and engagement opportunities.
• Support outreach to senior centers, community groups, healthcare organizations, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living communities and other relevant organizations.
• Help coordinate and promote community events, educational sessions and outreach activities.
• Attend selected community events and represent Senior Helpers professionally.
• Help develop relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Identify opportunities for Senior Helpers to contribute to local community initiatives.

• Conduct local market and competitor research.
• Help identify potential referral and partnership opportunities.
• Support community marketing campaigns across our service area.
• Assist with tracking outreach activities, contacts and outcomes.
• Contribute ideas for new campaigns and initiatives.

We are looking for someone who is
:

• Currently enrolled in college or university, preferably studying
  
  Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, Media, Healthcare Administration or a related field.
• Creative and comfortable developing digital content.
• A strong communicator with excellent writing skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable using social media platforms.
• Familiar with Canva or willing to learn.
• Confident speaking with community organisations and members of the public.
• Professional, personable and enthusiastic.
• Able to work independently while also being comfortable working as part of a small team.
• Interested in healthcare, aging, senior care or community development.

Previous marketing experience is helpful but not required. We are particularly interested in students who are enthusiastic, creative and willing to learn.

This internship provides practical experience…