Summer Intern - Public Affairs

Job Title: Summer Intern | Public Affairs | Sioux Falls

City: Sioux Falls

State: SD

Department *: * HR Academic Affairs - Intern Program

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Varies

Hours Per Shift: Other

JOB SUMMARY

Contribute to Sanford operations and processes while obtaining first hand experiences that align with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This individual will work within the Public Affairs department to help effectively tell the Sanford story to our internal and external stakeholders. This will be done through journalism efforts, data collecting, shadowing, and other various forms of information compiling. The work environment will be a mixture of office setting and off-site meetings. Intern will contribute to the maintenance and organization of various efforts that align Sanford employees with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Assist in the completion of projects and administrative duties while developing skills related to the assigned function and/or location. Attend training and development opportunities, learning about various processes and functions within the organization.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will be interviewing and data collecting to compile our community involvement efforts through various article writing and story telling methods for Sanford Health News. The intern will also help research and compile information for a community annual report as well as community involvement (i.e. boards, committees, volunteer efforts, etc.). The intern will compare and contrast community relations efforts between Sanford and other industry leaders. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow and attend meetings and community events as able. This individual will be working with leaders within Sanford, as well as our community, so a high sense of professionalism is necessary. Other activities will be assigned as identified and needed by Public Affairs team.
Demonstrates an ability to meet own responsibilities. Describes opportunities for taking initiative in the organization. Demonstrates the ability to respond to change. Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities. Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention. Delivers formal and informal stand-up presentations or demos to audiences of all kinds. Demonstrates the ability to speak, write and present clearly. Demonstrates a basic understanding of organizational project management practices and tools. Researches business related data and generates and interprets basic analytics. Collaborates with departmental associates and management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred hours will equal to no more than 32 hours per week for 12 weeks. Skills: proficient writing skills, journalism experience, ability to build relationships, self-starter, professionalism, confidentiality. Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university. Preferred major: Journalism/Communications/Public Relations. Knowledge of healthcare industry preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

City: Sioux Falls

State: SD

Job Function: Students and Interns

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Varies

Req Number: WD04104