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Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Public Relations and Marketing supports the strategic development, execution, and evaluation of integrated marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives for Gila River Health Care (GRHC), serving the Gila River Indian Community. This role advances the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care to the GRIC Community. The position plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring all communications reflect the Community’s values, traditions, and commitment to self-governance. The Assistant Director also supports operational functions including budgeting, contracts, procurement, and vendor management in alignment with GRHC policies and stewardship of resources.
Critical Tasks:
- Assist in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies that align with GRHC’s mission and
- community health needs
- Lead, supervise, and support marketing staff to ensure efficient operations, successful project execution, and achievement of organizational objectives.
- Ensure all initiatives reflect and respect tribal sovereignty and self-governance principles
- Collaborate with GRHC leadership, and community stakeholders to align messaging and outreach efforts
- Ensure all messaging, visuals, and campaigns reflect the values, traditions, and cultural identity of the GRHC Community.
- Maintain brand standards while integrating culturally meaningful elements and language
- Review and approve materials to ensure cultural sensitivity and appropriateness
- Support crisis communications with a focus on transparency, cultural awareness, and community impact
- Lead planning and execution of community events, health fairs, wellness initiatives, and culturally significant events
- Coordinate participation in GRIC observances, celebrations, and community gatherings
- Manage sponsorships and partnerships to ensure alignment with Community priorities and benefit to members
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tribal departments, programs, schools, and community leaders
- Assist in development and oversight of the department’s budget with strong emphasis on responsible stewardship of company resources
- Oversee procurement processes including purchase orders, invoicing, and financial documentation
- Support financial reporting, audits, and accountability standards
- Manage contracts for marketing services, media, sponsorships, and external partnerships.
- Oversee vendor performance, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met
- Support payroll processes, timekeeping, and personnel documentation in coordination with HR and Finance
- Assist in staffing coordination, resource allocation, and departmental operations
- Ensure compliance with GRHC policies and procedures
- Support digital strategy including website, social media, and email communications with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity
- Ensure communications are accessible to elders and individuals with varying levels of digital access
- Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to better reach Community members
- Support internal communications that foster employee engagement, cultural pride, and alignment with GRHC’s mission
- Promote awareness of Community events, cultural observances, and organizational initiatives
- Reinforce a workplace culture grounded in respect, service, and shared purpose
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to marketing and communications staff
- Collaborate across GRHC departments including clinical, behavioral health, public health, and tribal programs
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven team environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a closely related field of study required.
- 5+ years of experience (healthcare preferred) in marketing, public relations, or a related field required.
- Experience in developing and maintaining marketing strategies and with digital marketing and related software applications required.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.
- Be a member of a federally recognized tribe, preferred.
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Public Relations and Marketing supports the strategic development, execution, and evaluation of integrated marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives for Gila River Health Care (GRHC), serving the Gila River Indian Community. This role advances the organization’s mission to provide high-quality, culturally responsive care to the GRIC Community. The position plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, promoting health and wellness, and ensuring all communications reflect the Community’s values, traditions, and commitment to self-governance. The Assistant Director also supports operational functions including budgeting, contracts, procurement, and vendor management in alignment with GRHC policies and stewardship of resources.
Critical Tasks:
- Assist in developing and executing marketing and communications strategies that align with GRHC’s mission and
- community health needs
- Lead, supervise, and support marketing staff to ensure efficient operations, successful project execution, and achievement of organizational objectives.
- Ensure all initiatives reflect and respect tribal sovereignty and self-governance principles
- Collaborate with GRHC leadership, and community stakeholders to align messaging and outreach efforts
- Ensure all messaging, visuals, and campaigns reflect the values, traditions, and cultural identity of the GRHC Community.
- Maintain brand standards while integrating culturally meaningful elements and language
- Review and approve materials to ensure cultural sensitivity and appropriateness
- Support crisis communications with a focus on transparency, cultural awareness, and community impact
- Lead planning and execution of community events, health fairs, wellness initiatives, and culturally significant events
- Coordinate participation in GRIC observances, celebrations, and community gatherings
- Manage sponsorships and partnerships to ensure alignment with Community priorities and benefit to members
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tribal departments, programs, schools, and community leaders
- Assist in development and oversight of the department’s budget with strong emphasis on responsible stewardship of company resources
- Oversee procurement processes including purchase orders, invoicing, and financial documentation
- Support financial reporting, audits, and accountability standards
- Manage contracts for marketing services, media, sponsorships, and external partnerships.
- Oversee vendor performance, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met
- Support payroll processes, timekeeping, and personnel documentation in coordination with HR and Finance
- Assist in staffing coordination, resource allocation, and departmental operations
- Ensure compliance with GRHC policies and procedures
- Support digital strategy including website, social media, and email communications with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity
- Ensure communications are accessible to elders and individuals with varying levels of digital access
- Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies to better reach Community members
- Support internal communications that foster employee engagement, cultural pride, and alignment with GRHC’s mission
- Promote awareness of Community events, cultural observances, and organizational initiatives
- Reinforce a workplace culture grounded in respect, service, and shared purpose
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to marketing and communications staff
- Collaborate across GRHC departments including clinical, behavioral health, public health, and tribal programs
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven team environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a closely related field of study required.
- 5+ years of experience (healthcare preferred) in marketing, public relations, or a related field required.
- Experience in developing and maintaining marketing strategies and with digital marketing and related software applications required.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically the Gila River Community and/or other Native American cultures and community health services.
- Be a member of a federally recognized tribe, preferred.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public relations intern jobs.
- Currently enrolled in a communications, journalism, public relations, or marketing degree program
- Strong written communication skills with experience drafting press releases or pitches
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools and news distribution platforms
- Active presence on social media platforms with an understanding of brand voice
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced agency or corporate environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace for documents and presentations
Tips for Your Public Relations Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to PR deliverables
Replace vague phrases like 'assisted with communications' with specific outputs: press releases drafted, media placements secured, or pitches sent. Hiring managers for public relations intern roles scan for tangible work samples, not just responsibilities.
Build a writing portfolio before applying
Public relations intern candidates without professional clips can create them. Write sample press releases or pitch letters for a local nonprofit or student organization, then host them on a personal site or shared doc you link in applications.
Target agencies that match your industry interest
PR agencies specialize in verticals like entertainment, healthcare, or consumer brands. Applying to agencies whose client roster aligns with your background makes your cover letter easier to write and your candidacy more credible to the reviewer.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public relations intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare media-specific interview answers
Expect questions about how you'd pitch a story and which outlets you'd target for a given client. Practice naming real journalists or beat reporters in your area of interest so your answers demonstrate genuine knowledge of the media landscape.
Follow up with a media-worthy subject line
Your post-interview thank-you note is itself a writing sample. Keep it to three sentences, reference one specific moment from the conversation, and write the subject line as if it were a pitch, concise and specific enough to earn a click.
Public Relations Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public relations interns?
The most active employers for public relations interns right now are Highwire, Northrop Grumman, and Avenue Z, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Agency-side roles tend to cluster in major media markets, while corporate communications internships are more geographically distributed.
How many public relations intern jobs are remote?
About 69% of public relations intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability shifts with hiring cycles. Social media, content writing, and media monitoring tasks are the most likely to be offered remotely, while event coordination and in-person media relations work typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become a public relations intern?
Start by enrolling in or completing coursework in communications, journalism, or a related field, then build writing samples through student media, class projects, or volunteer work. Develop a short portfolio of press releases or pitches, create profiles on professional networking sites, and apply directly to openings at agencies, nonprofits, and corporate communications teams whose work interests you.
Can I get a public relations intern job with little or no experience?
Yes, most public relations intern roles are designed for candidates still building experience. Employers in this space prioritize strong writing samples and demonstrated curiosity about media over a formal work history. Student newspaper bylines, social media projects for campus organizations, and self-initiated pitch letters to local outlets all count as relevant experience when you have no agency or corporate background yet.
What does the public relations intern interview process look like?
Most public relations intern interviews involve a phone or video screen with an HR contact, followed by a second conversation with a communications manager or team lead. Expect a writing test or take-home assignment asking you to draft a press release or media pitch. Some agencies add a final round where you present your sample and discuss how you would approach a real client scenario.
Where can I find and apply to public relations intern jobs?
You can find and apply to public relations intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing on the page.
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