Job Details
Job Location
: Pocket Nurse - Greater Pittsburgh Region, PA
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and equipment for healthcare simulation and education, Pocket Nurse provides solutions and services that create hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our small business philosophy is, “Use your best judgement every day.” Not only do we give team members the guidance and tools to succeed, we give them autonomy to do their best for the company to succeed. This privately held company has been in business since 1992 and is experiencing strong growth year after year.
The Marketing Intern is responsible for supporting Pocket Nurse’s day-to-day marketing efforts through the execution of print and digital initiatives. This Summer 2026 internship will provide you with the opportunity to develop marketing skills and learn various marketing strategies by working hands-on with the team to develop, expand, and maintain our marketing channels.
This position requires above average attention to detail, concern for correctness of work, and a strong commitment to completing tasks on time. The work environment is stable and has a faster-than average pace that allows for a careful and cautious approach to work, so it is done accurately and within deadlines.
Key Responsibilities and other duties as assigned:
- Assists with the development and maintenance of an accurate customer contact database including researching, cleaning, and maintaining customer data in Excel files.
- Assists with the development of email campaigns, the creation of social media content and scheduling posts, and the production of video content.
- Updates mailing lists.
- Assists in the execution of sweepstakes.
- Pulls digital analytics and provides real time feedback.
- Conducts market research and identifies marketing plans to support seasonal events.
- Conducts competitive and trend reporting for social media.
- Supports the maintenance of the company intranet.
- Supports tradeshow exposure by assisting in the counting, packing and shipping of products.
- Maintains confidentiality of all records, products, demographic information, website, graphic designs, and proofs; as this information is the sole property of Pocket Nurse, not to be distributed, sold, or used as a bargaining mechanism with any or all other companies
Education:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related field with a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA.
- Prefers a student with an expected graduation date between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028.
- Available for 40 hours/week schedule, Monday through Friday, during summer internships.
Skills and Experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint. Excel experience is a plus.
- Experience utilizing social media sites including Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and a deadline-oriented attitude.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective internal relationships.
- Experience with copywriting, editing, and creative writing a plus.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive wages.
- Paid holidays and flexible work schedules with opportunities to work remotely.
- On-site fitness center, free parking and dog-friendly offices.
- Company-wide lunches and work day events.
- Opportunities for career enhancements through training and educational programs.
- The opportunity to make a difference in the ever-growing healthcare field.
Physical and Cognitive Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; and requires color and close vision. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. No employee is authorized to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance.
This role requires the individual to be able to understand, remember, and communicate routine information and understand problems and collaborate on alternative solutions; organize and prioritize thoughts, ideas and own work schedule; apply common sense, analyze and make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; express written and spoken word for internal and external communications and compose materials such as routine reports, forms, letters, manuals, catalogs, publications, etc. and communicate information; and compute, analyze and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
Pocket Nurse is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Information is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check).
