Description:
- Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) is a public agency dedicated to enhancing individual and community health through preventive health programs in the cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Governed by a publicly elected board of directors, BCHD offers an array of innovative health and wellness programs designed to support healthy lifestyles and behaviors – physically, mentally and emotionally.
- BCHD’s more than 40 evidence-based community programs are designed to meet the needs of the entire lifespan, from youth to older adults, and include: care management and support for older and disabled adults, mental health education in schools, Blue Zones Project, childhood obesity prevention, dementia education, health classes and screenings, medical services for uninsured and underinsured families, health policy advocacy, Covered California enrollment assistance, a low-cost community exercise center (Center for Health & Fitness), a youth fitness facility (AdventurePlex), community volunteerism and many more.
- The Communications Intern will help support BCHD’s community outreach and engagement campaigns to promote its programs, services and facilities.
Qualifications:
- Highly desirable if pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public health promotion or public relations.
