Public Relations - Unpaid Internship

Overview

Loretto is a comprehensive, continuing care organization providing a variety of healthcare services for older adults across Central New York. As an intern with the Marketing Department at Loretto, you will support a team of experienced professionals for the company and its associated Foundation with a variety of internal communications, PR, employee events, social media, advertising and other marketing communications activities. This is a generalist position supporting various roles and activities across the team as needed.

The successful candidate will work on a flexible schedule, up to 20-25 hours per week, mostly in-person at our main Syracuse campus on Brighton Avenue, for a minimum of a 3–5-month commitment. This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the development and implementation of a variety of internal and external communications projects, including press releases, newsletters, blogs, presentations and more
• Assist in developing a variety of communications materials to support marketing communications programs, community events and to promote the good will of Loretto
• Assist in the coordination of customer and employee events and trade shows where needed
• Support web content development activities for program launches, promotions and marketing programs
• Provide assistance with social media, including Facebook and X
• Conduct market and competitive research as needed
• Miscellaneous project administrative support

Qualifications

Benefits / Compensation