Summer Internship - Strategic Planning and Marketing Communications

Summer Internship - Strategic Planning and Marketing Communications  

(Candidates must be in the Chicago, IL area)

Who are we? 

Versant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of our clients’ members nationwide. We are driven by our mission to help members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision. 

 The Summer Internship Development Program at Versant Health is designed to help you explore your career, learn our business, and develop as a young professional. Throughout the course of this 8 week summer internship opportunity, you will engage in professional and career development workshops, attend fireside chat series with Versant Health’s senior leaders and complete a capstone project.  

See how you can make a difference with the support of strong leadership and a team environment. 

 See Everything, Be Anything™. 

What are we looking for?  

Assist in marketing and internal communication activities (e.g., social media, web, and intranet) 

Provide event planning support for brand activation/sponsorship events – inclusive of pre-event and on-site support 

Draft content for internal and external communication channels 

Assist with production support of quarterly Town Hall 

Assist in the creation of marketing assets including social media templates, creative briefs, and email campaigns 

Perform market analysis and research on competition 

Support the marketing and communications team in daily administrative tasks 

Preferred Fields of Study – Undergraduate  

Marketing 

Communications 

 What’s necessary to do the job?  

Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above 

Must have availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between the dates of June 2 - August 1, 2025 

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship 

Strong desire to learn along with professional drive 

Solid understanding of different marketing techniques 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Excellent knowledge of MS Office 

Basic knowledge of design software/programs such as Canva 

Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications 

Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices 

Current enrollment in a related BS or Master’s degree 

1-2 business trips to support in-market event(s) and visit company location 

Internship is virtual with weekly in-person coaching sessions taking place in Chicago.

HIPAA & Security Requirements  

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program.