Education and Meetings Intern
As the leading organization representing hospice and palliative care providers, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) works to expand access to a proven, person-centered model for healthcare—one that provides patients and their loved ones with comfort, peace, and dignity during life’s most intimate and vulnerable experiences.
NHPCO recognizes that many university students and graduates are talented, persistent, hardworking and want opportunities for organizations to invest in them. NHPCO is proud to step forward to offer a unique internship opportunity for college students or recent graduates to learn about hospice and palliative care, to learn how associations work based on member committees and feedback and to gain practical professional experience. This is also a chance to help further NHPCO’s mission and, through our work, improve the quality of care given to those at the end-of-life and facing serious illnesses.
- Start of internship: January 2023
- Internship duration: 3 to 4 months
- Number of hours per week required: 10 hours minimum
- Reports to: Education Director and Education Specialist
- Telework eligibility: Yes
- Salary: $15/hour
General responsibilities include, but not limited to:
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is leading the way in enhancing its in-person meetings and education offerings of online learning, live webinars, and other education opportunities. As NHPCO’s Education Intern, you will play an integral role in developing and coordinating professional education and meetings for our members.
- Assist with coordinating live and virtual events and online learning.
- Support logistics, planning and execution of NHPCO’s Interdisciplinary Conference 2023 (virtual – April 24-26).
- Audit online learning courses in various formats (live and on-demand) for continuity of content and to learn about the hospice and palliative care community.
- Provide suggestions on course catalog.
- Organize (Vimeo) and edit faculty videos.
- Assist with uploading and organizing educational content into the Learning Management System.
- Review and revamp Education webpages and resources; provide feedback and recommendations for clarification/improvement.
- Gain experience from association staff members and hospice and palliative care leaders.
- Fulfill any requirements and meet goals set at the start of the Internship.
Experience/Qualifications
- Pursing a degree in Communications, Research, or Public Health is preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Superb attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Excellent time management skills.
For consideration, each applicant MUST respond to the four (4) questions below in your cover letter to be considered for this internship.
- Why do you want to be part of this internship program?
- How do you feel like you can make a difference?
- What would it mean to you to work for this cause/mission?
- What interests you most with this opportunity?
EEO Statement:
NHPCO is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.