Marketing and Communications Intern

COMPANY INFORMATION

Delta Dental of Minnesota is the largest regional provider of dental benefits, passionately serving over 7,000 Minnesota and North Dakota-based purchasing groups and 4.5 million members nationwide. We provide a work environment that engages each individual while encouraging growth and professional development. We are proud to be named a Top Workplace employer for several consecutive years and value our team members for building this reputation.

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Marketing & Communications with the execution of communications and events associated with Delta Dental of Minnesota. This role will help support various aspects of the business through a broad spectrum of marketing and communications-related activities and projects.  It will assist with coordinating events and partnership marketing.

Internship Term: Summer 2026; 29.5 hours/week; On-site

This position will be with Stratacor, an affiliate of Delta Dental of Minnesota.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Marketing and Content Development

1. Assist with auditing and writing communication materials for the Delta Dental of Minnesota website.


2. Develop script for Delta Dental culture video


3. Participate in weekly marketing check-ins and corporate learning sessions

Event Operations and Activation

1. Assist Sr. Marketing Communications Manager with event activation planning and operations, working across multiple departments. This includes Special Olympics, NIL events and Provider Symposium.


2. Provide on-site coordination and staffing at select events

Delta Dental blogs

1. Assist Marketing Communications Specialist with The Power of Smile and The Power of Vision Health blogs.

Competitive Research

• Assist VP of Marketing & Communications with market research including dental and vision insurance. This includes website and advertising research.  Make recommendations for improvements to Delta Dental website based on findings.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

1. A self-starter who is comfortable working with minimal supervision


2. Excellent reading, writing, copy editing


3. Excellent written and oral communication skills


4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office


5. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)


6. Understanding of basic design principals


7. Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines


8. Strong problem-solving skills


9. Professional brand ambassador at all public events and tradeshows


10. A Team Player with the ability to see the big picture goals of the organization and contribute on day-to-day tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

1. Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree


2. Minimum of a junior status for the 2026-2027 academic year


3. 1 year of relevant coursework in marketing and/or public relations related topics


4. Experience working with web and social media tools

Preferred:

1. Event experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Travel Requirements: Minimal


2. Weight Lifting Requirements: 25 lbs.


3. Sedentary Work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation while working on a computer

RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports To: Vice President Marketing & Communications, with dotted line to Sr. Marketing Communications Manager


2. Directly Manages: None


3. Internal Relationships: Marketing & Communications, sales and operations, community benefits and human resources


4. External Relationships: Current and potential customers, benefit decision makers, brokers, providers, key clients, key vendors, agencies and partners

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Benefits for this position include earned sick and safe time. The salary for this position is $18.50 hourly.  Salary offers will typically be made in the listed range. The Company takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including merit process and internal pay alignment when determining the salary for potential new team members. In compliance with state and federal regulations, a potential new team member’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)