Recruitment and Marketing Intern

Objective : The Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment and marketing strategies to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce and promote Mobile Medical Response (MMR) programs and services. The position focuses on recruiting individuals into EMT, Paramedic, Community Paramedic (CP), and Community Health Worker (CHW) education programs and employment opportunities, with an emphasis on rural and underserved communities.

Essential Duties:

- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract individuals into EMT, Paramedic, CP, and CHW education programs and employment opportunities, focusing on rural communities.

- Coordinate and attend recruitment events at schools, colleges, career fairs, job fairs, and community events throughout MMR's service areas.

- Build and maintain relationships with schools, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, workforce development organizations, and community partners to expand recruitment and educational opportunities.

- Collaborate with Human Resources, Education, Operations, and Community Paramedicine to identify workforce needs and support recruitment efforts.

- Develop and manage digital recruitment campaigns, including social media advertising, website content, and other promotional platforms.

- Create marketing materials highlighting EMS career pathways, educational programs, employment opportunities, and career advancement.

- Design and produce brochures, flyers, presentations, advertisements, and other promotional materials for MMR departments.

- Produce photography and video content showcasing MMR employees, educational programs, community services, and recruitment opportunities.

- Maintain an organized library of approved photographs, videos, logos, and marketing materials.

- Develop and distribute press releases promoting educational opportunities, organizational achievements, community partnerships, and new programs.

- Support marketing and community outreach efforts for MMR's Community Paramedicine program, educational services, and healthcare careers through community presentations and engagement activities.

- Monitor recruitment campaigns, engagement, and outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and identify improvements.

- Track recruitment activities, partnerships, and workforce development outcomes to support RHT grant reporting requirements.

- Support MMR's mission, maintain confidentiality, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Competency Requirements:

- Associate degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.

- Two years of experience in marketing, recruitment, communications, public relations, or community outreach preferred.

- Experience in healthcare, EMS, education, or workforce development preferred.

- Experience with digital marketing, graphic design, photography, and video production preferred.

- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with community partners.

- Proficiency in social media management, digital advertising, and content creation.

- Knowledge of graphic design, photography, video editing, and marketing software.

- Ability to coordinate recruitment events and community outreach activities.

- Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.

Physical Factors: Most work is done in a typical office setting, but with daily exposure in all other department areas. Suitable dexterity to operate standard office equipment. Capability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: Inside generally 100%; however, may include outside work on occasion.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This is an 11-month, grant-funded internship position, with funding currently guaranteed only through October 2027. This position is funded through the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Grant and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Applicants should understand that this is a temporary position, and continued employment beyond October 2027 is not guaranteed. Unless additional funding is secured or another employment opportunity becomes available, the position is expected to end when grant funding expires.

Acknowledgment: I understand and agree to the following: (1) that it is my responsibility to read this description in its entirety; (2) that the job description and duties are subject to change at the discretion of MMR; (3) that MMR retains the right to eliminate the position or reassign me to another position; and (4) that my employment is at will and that MMR may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

MMR is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.

"This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities or any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty."