PUBR - SUMMER PAID DEADLINE 4-2-2012

PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUMMER 2012 INTERNSHIP
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2012
The Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) Public Affairs Department offers a paid summer internship for 2012. The intern work hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, with a maximum of 37.5 hours per week. OHA will consider alternative schedules based on qualified candidate’s needs.
Candidates should be a university or college student possessing strong communication skills and excellent writing skills. Experience with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a must. Students majoring in public relations, communications or English are encouraged to apply.
Internship responsibilities include writing and editing daily, weekly and quarterly newsletters, news releases and publications of the Association. Internships will also be responsible for assisting with the management of OHA’s web site content, social media networks (Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn) and special projects. Interns will also support the Association’s photography efforts as well.
The Ohio Hospital Association was established in 1915 as the first state-level hospital association in the U.S. OHA currently represents approximately 165 hospitals and 20 health systems throughout Ohio. OHA’s mission is to provide leadership by working with members hospitals to meet the health care needs and improve the health status of the communities they serve. Visit OHA’s web site at www.ohanet.org for more information.
For consideration, please submit the following, (1) OHA Application, (2) resume, (3) two letters of recommendation (academic and professional) and (3) a brief summary (300 words or less) of why you are applying for this internship. Only completed applications will be considered. Applicants should send all these materials together by email (PDF or Word) or mail to OHA’s John Palmer.
For more information, contact:
John Palmer
Director of Media & Public Relations
614.221.7614
johnp@ohanet.org
Address:
155 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
www.ohanet.org
PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUMMER 2012 INTERNSHIP
APPLICATION
NAME: ________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
E-MAIL: ________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: ________________________________________________
SCHOOL: ________________________________________________
Date you are available to work: __________________________________
Do you have reliable transportation? YES or NO
Are you able to complete the internship (May – August)? YES or NO
If no, explain: _____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Please mark the items below in which you have expertise:
_____ Writing
_____ Editing
_____ Research
_____ Project management
_____ Social Media management
_____ Photography/Flip Cam operation
**Reminder: Please include resume, letters of recommendation, and summary.