Membership Marketing Internship

APHA is looking for a membership marketing intern to take ownership of two far-reaching new recruitment initiatives. These programs involve marketing a new agency membership program as well as a new school of public health student membership program. Main duties include the following:

Identify agencies likely to benefit from APHA membership, such as state and local health departments and nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations.
Identify schools of public health contacts with whom to correspond regarding the new student membership initiative.
Establish initial contact with agencies and schools via phone.
Create welcome documents, outreach emails, etc.
Provide potential new members with applications, information, etc.
Track communications with prospects using Excel, Access or the like.
Continue communication with agency/school contacts until a result is achieved (positive or negative).
Import new members into member database.
Participate in Get Ready campaign public events.

Qualified candidates will be pursuing a degree in marketing, communications and have:

Excellent verbal and written communcation skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Advanced organizational skills.
Interest in working in public health/with public health professionals.