Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Communications Internship | Health and Aging: NYC-Based Healthcare Philanthrop

The John A. Hartford Foundation
55 East 59th Street – 16th floor
New York, NY 10022
www.johnahartford.org

 

Start Date: September 3, 2024 End
Date: Feb 28, 2025 (6-month Internship)

Salary: $20 per
hour Hours: ~20-40 hours per week

Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2024

 

Background: The John A. Hartford Foundation,
based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national
philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults. Since
1982, The John A. Hartford Foundation has awarded more than $724
million in grants to enhance the health and well-being of older
people. For more than three decades, the organization has been the
leader in building a field of experts in aging and practice
innovations that transform how the care of older adults is
delivered. The Foundation has three priority areas: creating
age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and
improving serious illness and end-of-life care. Working with its
grantees, the Foundation strives to change the status quo and
create a society where older adults can continue their vital
contributions.

 

Mission: The John A. Hartford Foundation
believes that as a society they can and must improve care for older
adults to better meet their needs and maintain their independence
and dignity. If the Foundation succeeds, society will benefit from
the continuing contribution of older people and from overall
reductions in health care spending.

 

Job Overview: The John A. Hartford Foundation,
a private philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older
adults, is offering a spring internship opportunity. As an intern,
you will support the Communications team, and as needed, you may
assist the Program team and other Foundation staff in various
projects that advance the mission of improving care for older
adults. This includes conducting research, writing articles and
resource summaries, and assisting with administrative and
communications projects.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a related graduate level degree program
  (MPH, MPA, MSW, MHA, etc.)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Adaptability to new opportunities and projects
• Interest in philanthropy, health care, communications and/or
  aging
• Ability to collaborate with others, work independently, and
  manage time effectively
• Must arrange own housing within New York City or local
  area
• Education or experience in communications a plus

Responsibilities

• As an intern, you will support the Communications team and
  Foundation staff in various projects that advance the mission of
  improving care for older adults
• This includes:
• conducting research and assisting in preparation of staff
  articles and presentations
• writing resource summaries for the website and periodically
  co-authoring articles for publication
• attending and taking notes at internal and external
  meetings
• monitoring and triaging the Foundation’s general email
  inbox
• producing a quarterly media clipping report and
• assisting with other communications and administrative
  projects

 

Supervisor:
Marcus Escobedo, Vice President of Communication & Sr. Program
Officer

How Do I Get Started?

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@johnahartford.org. Please
include in Subject of email: Communications Internship Fall
2024-2025. We’re excited for you to apply!

 

• Due to the anticipated volume of applications further contact
  by applicants is not allowed. Please no phone calls.

The John A. Hartford Foundation is an affirmative action and
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
The John A. Hartford Foundation is committed to providing access,
equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR
Department at 610-295-3102.