The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.6 billion and launched more than 1,200 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 160 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.

The candidate will assist the CDC Foundation with communication support activities, including gathering content and writing content for internal and external communications content, emails and social media.

Roles and Responsibilities

Work a minimum 30 hours/week during summer semester
Be responsible for his or her assigned work schedule and report to the internship site at the agreed upon time(s)
Meet with the Internship Liaison on a weekly basis to discuss project progress and internship goals
Follow the CDC Foundation policies and procedures regarding dress code and professional behavior
Inform the Internship Liaison of any problems that might occur in a timely and reasonable manner, including concerns regarding the lack of substantive work assignments;
Supply relevant forms and evaluations to the Internship Liaison to be completed and follow up to ensure timely submission

Job Duties

Storytelling through blogs, newsletters and online stories
Internal and external newsletter development
Email content development and dissemination
Drafting social media content for use across the CDC Foundation’s digital channels
Researching content ideas and maintaining editorial calendar
Developing lists of online influencers in areas of focus, such as climate change and health, health equity in public health, data modernization and building tomorrow’s public health workforce
Creating digital graphics using the enterprise digital asset management tool or video animation tool; and
Supporting podcast promotions and other high-priority communication activities

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

Coursework/experience in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism
General experience with storytelling, digital media, social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Experience conducting online research and environmental scans
Good written and oral communication skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R.

60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

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