Marketing and Communication Intern

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiopulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.

Where We Are:

McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.

MEDP Statement:

“The McMinnville Business Recovery and Resiliency Plan (“Plan”) is a State American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funded project secured by Rep. Ron Noble (HD-24) in the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session. The Plan addresses the ongoing issues related to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Plan supports the community’s MacTown 2032 strategic plan goal of Economic Prosperity. This Plan is intended to have enduring value.”

“Esta iniciativa forma parte del Plan de Recuperación y Resiliencia Empresarial de McMinnville, financiado por la Ley Estatal del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA) y defendido por el Diputado Ron Noble (HD-24) durante la Sesión Legislativa de Oregón de 2021. El Plan aborda los retos actuales derivados de la pandemia de COVID-19 y se alinea con el objetivo de Prosperidad Económica del plan estratégico MacTown 2032 de la comunidad.”

Position Summary

Learning and expanding knowledge of Marketing and Communication to:

• Support new website conversation to include but not limited to
  • Working with directors in all departments to verifying content, page links, contact information, additions, and update.
  • Gather and take local photographs to enhance page visuals
  • Update Calander of Events and input scheduled events.
  • Build new content pages as needed
• Build collateral elements for Emergency Department, Surgical Services, and Women’s Services
  • Flyers, rack cards, provider materials,
  • Digital elements for waiting room screens and café screens
• Design and implement WVMC Newsletter
  • Quality/Risk
  • Did you Know
  • Clinical Education
  • Highlight a department or two a month
• Design annual elevator marketing strategy and annual calendar
  • Observance Days/Weeks/Month
  • Wayfinding
  • Billing and records inquiries
  • Priority messaging

• Minimum Qualifications

• Between ages 18-25
• Ability to meet minimum hospital hiring standards

Essential Job Functional

• Effective communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft products preferred
• Knowledge of PC hardware and software preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with experience resolving computer, printer and phone issues preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts

WVMC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any special needs or seek accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us at (503) 472-6131