Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume and a 2-5 page writing sample. Please submit your application using PHA's online application. The cover letter can be written to the attention of Diane Greenhalgh, Director of Web Services. Any additional relevant application materials, such as previous work editing, reporting, web writing or design, including knowledge of web or graphic design software, can be emailed to web@PHAssociation.org.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term
Application Due Date:
August 30
Internship Dates:
9/1-12/15
Winter Term
Application Due Date:
November 30
Internship Dates:
12/15 – 2/15
Spring Term
Application Due Date:
December 30
Internship Dates:
2/1 - 5/15
Summer Term
Suggested Due Date:
May 15
Internship Dates:
6/1 - 8/15
Interns are accepted on a rolling basis & our internship dates are flexible.
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) works to find ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension and serves patients, caregivers and medical professionals through support, education, advocacy and awareness. Information technology, particularly the Internet, has made a huge contribution to raising awareness and ending the isolation of PH patients. PHA’s website, www.PHAssociation.org, is the place worldwide for the PH community to find information about PH medical and insurance resources, including finding a PH specialist. It is also the portal for the PH community to communicate with each other and get involved in the fight for a cure.
As part of the PHA team, PHA interns provide critical support that enables us to continue to provide vital services to the PH community. PHA internships offer students a structured experience working with PHA staff on substantive projects.
Interns will:
gain valuable experience with writing for the web, website redesign, online communities, and maintaining a health-related association website with a content management system (CMS), basic HTML and Adobe Fireworks (or Photoshop)
serve as editor for PHA’s biweekly e-newsletter PHA News – develop storyline, edit submissions, write stories and layout newsletter in CMS
manage the redesign of PHA News -- develop plan for strategic use of content, survey the community, create new design layout
serve as online reporter - work with staff to identify stories, interview community members and write articles for the website and e-newsletter
update web content – research and draft new web content
help edit and write content for newly redesigned website in development
help develop PHA's Web 2.0 strategies, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and RSS feeds
help staff PHA's lobby day for allied health professionals
communicate with and empower the online PH community
receive a small stipend and free parking or Metro fare
work 23-40 hours/week (schedule is flexible)
You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this.
Interns should:
demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, familiarity with AP style a plus
demonstrate strong communication skills, particularly via phone and email
be comfortable with navigating the Internet, and show avid use of the Internet on a regular basis
be able to organize information and document research for future reporting
be able to work well with a team, multi-task, and give attention to detail
employ strategic and creative thinking
Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible.
The
information provided on the PHA website is provided for general information
only. It is not intended as legal, medical or other professional
advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations
with qualified professionals who are familiar with your individual
needs.
