Non-Exempt Intern

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

The Public Affairs Department is responsible for oversight of a multi-faceted public relations and media relations program. The department also supports the development and execution of projects, and other deliverables on behalf of our internal and external business partners, including media interviews, press conferences, special events, meetings, and sponsorships. Public Affairs works closely with the office of the President and CEO, CAO, Executive Leadership team, Government Relations team, and the AltaMed Foundation.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Public Affairs  team, the intern will be expected to provide assistance with scheduling and organizing events. In addition, they will be responsible for sending daily communications to internal and external business partners via email and WebEx. Below is a list of additional duties that may be assigned to the intern:

• Manage projects assigned by Public Affairs team

• Supports with external and internal events

• Assist with sponsorship efforts

• Supports external communications efforts, as needed

• Supports social media teams, as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

1) Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.

2) Undergrad major or recent graduate in Communications, Journalism or Marketing

3) Strong written and verbal communication skills

4) Good personal organization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize and use time effectively

5) Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

6) Ability to work with confidential information

7) Ability to work effectively with all levels of management

8) Reliable transportation as this role will be on-site

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.

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.