MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM

315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

MultiCare believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. Contributions can be within and
outside of assigned responsibilities. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and
whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

JOB TITLE: Marketing Summer Intern (unpaid, school credit applicable)

DEPARTMENT: Marketing – Internal Communications

REPORTS TO: Rachel Snyder DATE: Mid-June – Aug. or Sept. 2011

Senior Communications Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Marketing Intern is responsible for supporting the Marketing Department, which includes
Employee Communications, Marketing, Advertising Services and Media Relations. This position
will provide an in-depth look in Marketing and its many facets in a busy, challenging environment.

Receive hands-on experience with writing internal communication pieces (newsletter articles,
intranet content, flyers), and learning and taking lead in implementing communication planning and
promotions. Web knowledge is desired as this position will require learning the internal web site
programming and production process.

The work environment is very fast paced and requires a quick learner. Work situations and
assignments will require organization, prioritization, planning skills, independence and creativity.
Students will work 25-30 hours a week, with some weekend hours. Schedules are flexible. School
credit can be earned for this unpaid position.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

– Produces a wide range of print and electronic communication to support internal/external

communication needs, including newsletter articles, web content or pages, PowerPoint
presentations, memos, emails, posters and displays
– Support Marketing special events during the summer, which includes event planning,
communication promotions and support on the day of the event
– Work closely with Marketing Staff to achieve success with internship
– Contributes to the success of the organization, keeping current on new developments within
the MultiCare system, and by performing other duties as needed or assigned

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

– Pursues Excellence
– Focuses on Patients and Customer Service
– Ensures Safety
– Fosters a healthy workplace
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PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

– Inspires teamwork and commitment

– Facilitates solutions
– Maintains organizational perspective
– Builds relationships

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills, & abilities

– Knowledge of and skill in the use of personal computer and related software to include
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and PageMaker for Windows or Mac
– Web savvy, knowledge of current social media tools used for communication
– Skill in producing clear written communication
– Skill in assessing alternatives
– Skill in good interpersonal, oral, and written communication
– Skill in good grammar and spelling
– Ability to coordinate activities
– Ability to work efficiently under pressure
– Ability to work independently and take initiative
– Ability to willingly accept responsibility
– Ability to establish and reset priorities, using good judgment
– Ability to meet organization and departmental appearance standards on the job

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

– Studying for a Bachelors in Communication, PR, Marketing, Journalism or related field of

study
– One previous internship is preferred
– College junior or senior students required

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They are not intended
to be comprehensive in nature. In addition jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect
the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

It is MultiCare's policy to base hiring decisions solely on the individual's ability to perform essential job
functions. Persons with disabilities are eligible for this position provided they can perform those functions with
reasonable accommodation.