Oregon Primary Care Association

Compensation

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Communications Intern Date: 11.21.25 Reports To: Public Affairs & Development Director Duration: January through May Estimated Hours Per Week: 10 - 15 hours per week Compensation: This internship position will receive a stipend of $1,200 Overview: The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) is a nonprofit membership association for all of Oregon’s community health centers (CHCs), also known as federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Our mission is to lead the transformation of primary care to achieve healthcare for all through our values of data-driven integrity, collaboration, and innovation. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.orpca.org. Project Description: OPCA is pleased to offer two internship opportunities for students interested in community health, advocacy, and nonprofit impact: a Communications Internship and a Policy Internship. To see more on the Policy Internship, please go here. Each role provides hands-on experience supporting Oregon’s Federally Qualified Health Centers through meaningful projects that build professional skills and contribute to OPCA’s mission. We are seeking candidates with excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Applicants are encouraged to review both tracks carefully and indicate in their cover letter which internship they wish to be considered for. Students who are completing their degrees in Oregon are encouraged to apply. Communications Internship The Communications Intern elevates the work of our health centers and staff through various communication strategies to further health center visibility. The intern will work alongside the Communications team to implement effective strategies to achieve OPCA’s strategic goals. This is a voluntary internship to assist with research, graphic design, and administrative tasks to support the promotion of programs and services of OPCA’s or its members. Communications Internship Responsibilities: Designs visuals for various platforms, including social media, slideshows, etc. Tracks engagement and performance metrics on identified platforms including social media channels, blog, etc. Provides administrative support for the Communications team to maintain communication processes (e.g. internal organization communications, etc.). Collaborates with Communications & Engagement Manager to execute targeted marketing campaigns to maximize attendance and engagement of CHC members. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working skills in Canva or similar creative suites. Familiarity with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with photo, design, website and online publishing applications and programs or ability to learn these programs. Comfortable using social media accounts such as Facebook and X. Other Notes: This position is hybrid (special accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis). The Oregon Primary Care Association’s office is in downtown Portland. The intern(s) will also have opportunities to collaborate with other members of the team depending on their selected project. Qualifications: Junior or Senior standing or a graduate level student. How To Apply: In your cover letter, please indicate which internship position you are applying for. When crafting your cover letter, be sure to explain why you would be a strong fit for the role. We encourage you to reference the listed responsibilities and the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, please address the following question in your cover letter: “Why does having health insurance not always result in having access to health care? Include position title in subject line. Timeline: Selected candidates will be invited to interview in mid-January. Final internship offers will be extended by January 30th 2026. The internship is scheduled to begin the week of February 2, 2026, and conclude by April 30, 2026. While these dates serve as the standard timeline, limited exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. If you anticipate needing adjustments to the start or end date, please note this in your application.