Spring/Summer 2026 Communications Internship | Health and Aging: NYC-Based Healthcare Philanthropy

The John A. Hartford Foundation

55 East 59th Street – 16th floor

New York, NY 10022

www.johnahartford.org

Start Date: January 5, 2026 End Date: August 28, 2026 (8-month Internship)

Salary: $20 per hour Hours: ~20-40 hours per week

Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

Background: The John A. Hartford Foundation, based in New York City, is a private, nonpartisan, national philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults. Since 1982, The John A. Hartford Foundation has awarded more than $737 million in grants to enhance the health and well-being of older people. For more than three decades, the organization has been the leader in building a field of experts in aging and practice innovations that transform how the care of older adults is delivered. The foundation has three priority areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life care. Working with its grantees, the foundation strives to change the status quo and create a society where older adults can continue their vital contributions.

Job Overview: The John A. Hartford Foundation, a private philanthropy dedicated to improving the care of older adults, is offering a spring internship opportunity. As an intern, you will support the communications team, and as needed, you may assist the program team and other foundation staff in various projects that advance the mission of improving care for older adults. This includes conducting research, writing articles and resource summaries, and assisting with administrative and communications projects.

Qualifications:

• • Current enrollment in a related graduate level degree program, e.g., MS in Communications or Health Communication, MPH, MPA
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Adaptability to new opportunities and projects
  • Interest in aging, health care, communications and philanthropy
  • Ability to collaborate with others, work independently, and manage time effectively
  • Must arrange own housing within New York City or local area
  • Education or experience in communications a plus

Responsibilities

As an intern, you will support the communications team and foundation staff in various projects that advance the mission of improving care for older adults

This includes:

• conducting research and assisting in preparation of staff articles and presentations
• writing resource summaries for the website and periodically co-authoring articles for publication
• attending and taking notes at internal and external meetings
• monitoring the foundation’s general email inbox
• producing a quarterly media clipping report
• assisting with other communications and administrative projects

Supervisor:

Marcus Escobedo, Vice President of Communications & Sr. Program Officer

How Do I Get Started?

Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@johnahartford.org. Please include in subject of email: Communications Internship Spring 2026. We're excited for you to apply!

• • Due to the expected high volume of applications, the foundation kindly asks that applicants refrain from further contact. Please do not call.

The John A. Hartford Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. The John A. Hartford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Department at 610-295-3102.