Intern - Marketing & Corporate Communications

CoxHealth

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Springfield, Missouri

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Smart Summary

Interns will engage in a ten-week experience to continue development related to their area of study by working on meaningful projects and gaining relevant experience within a healthcare setting. This involves working alongside staff members to complete various industry tasks and hone leadership skills.

This internship is perfect for students or recent graduates in a related field looking to gain experience in marketing and corporate communications. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills, and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in teams. Proficiency in technology and the ability to creatively address departmental needs are also important.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Creativity

Evaluation

Independent Work

Collaboration

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Organization

Decision-Making

Planning

Technology Proficiency

Job Description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1690 Corporate Communications

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

In this role, Interns will have the opportunity to continue development and skills as it relates to their area of study through a robust ten week experience. The Internship program allows individuals to work on meaningful projects, hone their leadership skills, and gain relevant experience as it relates to business/support functions within a Healthcare setting. The Internship program allows for students to earn valuable knowledge by working alongside staff members through the completion projects and various industry tasks.

*This is a summer internship that will run from June 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026**.

Education:
▪ Required: Currently enrolled in a program at an accredited university with degree credit study emphasis in a related field OR recently graduated from a university with a degree in a related field
Experience:
▪No prior experience required
Skills:
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪ Ability to creativity evaluate and address departmental gaps/needs
▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
▪ Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, decision-making, and planning skills.
▪ Proficient in technology
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ N/A

CoxHealth

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and approximately 13,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve, and our vision is to be the best for those who need us. Visit our website to learn more about our award-winning care and colleagues.

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