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Header InternThe UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center (UCDC) Communication Team is hiring a dynamic, eager-to-learn communications intern to start August 2024. The paid internship is a great opportunity for a communications, public relations, or marketing student to polish their skills in writing, social media, graphic design, and project management. The student must be available to work for 15-20 hours/week. During training, the intern will be in-person at the Shelby Biomedical Science Research Building (1825 University Blvd. Birmingham, AL 35223), with an option to transition to 25-50% remote work. This internship is ideal for a student as it is flexible with class schedules, though all working hours must still be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.

The communications intern will:

  • Craft original articles for the UCDC, anywhere from 250 – 1,000 words
  • Assist with social media planning and posting
  • Work with communications manager to plan for Diabetes Awareness Month in Nov. 2024
  • Support communications manager with event planning and execution
  • Occasionally design PowerPoints, swag, and digital signage
  • Post UCDC articles and digital signage slides
  • Make small website updates, as needed

The communications intern should have experience with:

  • Planning and creating social media content
  • Minor website updates
  • Design platforms like Adobe Express, Canva, or Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign


When? Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Hours? 15 - 20 hours/week
Location? Shelby Biomedical Research Building. In person to begin, option to transition to 50% remote work.
Hourly Rate? $15/hour
***Must be enrolled in a college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Application closes Friday, July 12 at 11:50 p.m. CT.