Internship - Marketing and Communication Specialist
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Internship - Marketing and Communication Specialist
Salary
$0.00 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Unpaid Intern
Job Number
FAA-00000-02/09/26
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Office of HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis
Opening Date
02/09/2026
Closing Date
2/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
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Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246, USA
Hiring Pay Rate
unpaid
Department Contact Information
Haley Schwenger, haley.schwenger@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
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Department Information
This internship is a temporary part-time (minimum 10 hours/week) , hybrid Internship within Colorado and will exist for 5 months at a minimum with potential to be longer. Applicants must be located in Colorado.
This internship is unpaid.
This is a non-employee internship position. No benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins)
(This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.)
Make a real difference . . .
Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for an internship that provides you with opportunities to learn how to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a fantastic unpaid internship position that provides experiential learning about improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment.
If your goal is to pursue a career upon graduation that makes a difference, consider an internship with the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Description of Job
Tentative Start Date:
Spring to Summer 2026 Internship
Desired start date is 4/6/2026 to 9/4/2026
About the Work Unit:
The Office of STI/HIV/VH (OSHV) leads the public health practice for the control of sexually transmitted infections (STI), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and viral hepatitis (VH) in Colorado. The OSHV works to reduce disease transmission and to ensure that all people in Colorado access quality and medically accurate STI/HIV/VH related prevention, care, and treatment services. The OSVH fulfills multiple functions to serve the public, including:
Public education and health promotion
Training for workforce competencies
Epidemiologic surveillance of STI/HIV/VH
Follow-up and guidance to people newly diagnosed with a STI/HIV to ensure adequate treatment
Referrals and partner notification
Access to treatment and care as appropriate
Partnerships with local communities across the state to implement comprehensive prevention interventions
Evaluation of STI/HIV/VH epidemic in Colorado including the direct prevention and care activities
The Public Health Education and Promotion Services is a section of Capacity Building and Training Program (CBT) within OSHV.
Internship Description:
Project Title:Marketing and Communication Specialist Internship
Salary:This internship is unpaid.
Project Description:
This internship will participate in the OSHV social media/marketing efforts to support communication with minority youth and all young people ages 12-22 years old in the state. They will assist with tapping into existing online youth communities to increase visibility to the educational campaigns promoted by the OSHV. The position will assist with collecting feedback from target audiences to inform future media efforts and campaign themes, as well as channel feedback from focus groups to create educational messages and topics each month.
Objectives:
By the end of the internship, the student will help develop, refine and post informational and "trendy" Instagram content to the CDPHE OSHV account.
The student will assist with synthesizing content performance, focus group feedback, and leadership feedback to continue to improve STI/HIV/VH education to Colorado youth.
Deliverables or outcomes:
A survey to collect the thoughts of youth and young adults in CO about existing Instagram content as displayed on the CDPHE_OSHV account.
A detailed analysis of the results.
Presentation for leadership with a proposal for future material.
Strategic plan for how to move forward based on the results collected.
Which Public Health Core Competencies skills does the project develop?
1) Data Analytics and Assessment Skills;
2) Evidence informed planning and service improvement;
3) Communication skills;
4) Understanding the role of mass media in shaping public education, normative health practices and influencing behavior.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must be either:
Bachelors or Masters student enrolled in an accredited college or university s eeking a degree program in Health Education and Promotion, students must have a focus on health communication or digital health or health marketing.
OR
A recent bachelors or masters graduate with a completed degree in Health Education and Promotion, with a focus on health communication or digital health or health marketing. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or u niversity and have graduated with a bachelors or masters degree in the listed degree within three calendar years (2024-2026) (include transcripts).
College Transcripts:
You must be using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public Health:Students should have a understanding of sexual health education and a background in sexual health and public health principles is preferred.
Social Media Analytics:Understanding how to measure the reach and impact of social media campaigns. Students who have experience using Meta and google sheets to track basic trends and campaign performance are preferred.
Content Creation for Social Media:Designing engaging and informative content for Instagram via Canva and Instagram Reels.
Community Engagement Strategies:Building and interacting with online communities related to health topics.
Health Communication Theory:Applying communication principles to effectively convey health information in different languages including English, Spanish and to young audiences ages 12-24 years old.
Digital Marketing Techniques:Utilizing social media advertising and targeting options to reach specific audiences.
Conditions of employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Signed Non-Employee Confidentiality Agreement is required
If you will be using this internship for academic credit, a Signed Affiliation Agreement is required between CDPHE and your University.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information:
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A resume.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
The Selection Process
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will proceed to the next step and all applicants will be notified by email of their status at each step of the process.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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I understand that without attaching my transcripts my application will not be considered.
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I understand that I must reside in Colorado the entire duration of the internship and it is hybrid meaning work is performed in person and remotely.
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I understand this internship will last for at least 5 months, spring to summer 2026.
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Please describe your background and experience related to social media and health communication. In your response, include examples of any content you have created or managed for social media platforms, how you have used analytics or digital marketing tools to assess reach or target specific audiences, and any experience you have engaging with online communities around health-related topics.
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