Marketing Intern

About the Role

Southwest Gastroenterology Institute (SWGI) is seeking an enthusiastic, creative Marketing Intern to help build awareness of SWGI's clinical expertise and connect the practice with primary care physicians and the communities served. This is a hands-on role focused on developing marketing strategies, managing digital and social content, coordinating physician outreach, and creating educational materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PCP engagement campaigns (newsletters, case studies, clinical updates, lunch-and-learns).
• Create social media content and manage SWGI's digital presence across multiple social media platforms.
• Produce patient education materials (blog posts, videos, infographics) highlighting clinical specialties.
• Coordinate community outreach events and sponsorships.
• Assist with website optimization, SEO, and content strategy.
• Support launch marketing for the new Avondale Endoscopy Center.
• Manage marketing database and track engagement metrics.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to translate complex gastroenterology topics into compelling narratives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enthusiasm & Energy: Enjoy connecting people and ideas; view marketing as relationship-building.
• Communication Skills: Strong writing and verbal skills; ability to translate medical/clinical concepts for diverse audiences (physicians, patients, community members).
• Digital Savvy: Comfortable with social media, content management systems, basic design tools, and analytics.
• Initiative: Bring ideas and execute them without constant direction.
• Community Mindset: Genuine interest in healthcare, wellness, and building community presence.
• Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholder requests.
• Healthcare Curiosity: Willingness to learn gastroenterology and build expertise in clinical specialties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare marketing or medical communications.
• Familiarity with Mailchimp, Canva, or similar marketing platforms.
• Understanding of healthcare compliance and patient privacy (HIPAA basics).
• Background in communications, marketing, business, or health sciences.

Position Details

• Duration: Internship (flexible—semester, summer, or extended).
• Location: Avondale, AZ (Dysart & Buckeye clinic locations; new Endoscopy Center).
• Hours: 15–20 hours/week (flexible; negotiable based on availability).
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate or academic credit.