Fall Health Promotion Intern - Vecino Health Centers
Location: Northeast Houston (Hybrid: Remote + Onsite)
Time Commitment: 10 hours week for 10 weeks
Compensation: College credit available in compliance with the UH Communication Department
Deadline: July 25, 2025
About the Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level communication student interested in community health and health care access. As a Health Promotion Intern, you’ll play a vital role in two key projects aimed at strengthening community engagement and enhancing patient experience at a health center in Northeast Houston.
About Us
Vecino Health Centers is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to making high-quality, health care — medical, dental, and counseling — accessible to people in Houston’s medically underserved communities. Founded in 2000, the organization has been recognized nationally as a Health Center Quality Leader by HRSA for the past five consecutive years. Visit us and learn more at https://vecinohealthcenters.org.
Key Responsibilities
1. Digital Marketing Campaign
Work with staff and hands-on marketing consultant for the organization to design and launch a test digital marketing campaign aimed at raising awareness and driving engagement with a specific health service via Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads. Duties include:
Conducting patient-centered research to understand perceived value of the service
Assisting in defining campaign goals and strategy
Writing and testing ad copy (A/B testing)
Collaborating on visuals using Canva
Monitoring campaign performance and preparing a final report on effectiveness
2. Get to Know Your Providers Project
Work with staff and hands-on marketing consultant to help patients connect with providers by showcasing their backgrounds, education, and interests through internal communication tools. Duties include:
Drafting text for physician rack cards and digital lobby slides
Formatting cards and slides using a Canva template
Additional Duties:
Support patient engagement events at the health center
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Senior pursuing a degree in Communication
Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates strongly preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Canva
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Apply Today
If you are passionate about health equity, digital media, and making a tangible difference in underserved communities, we invite you to apply for this rewarding internship experience.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Alix CaDavid at acadavid@vecinohealthcenters.org by July 25!