Aerospace Workforce Development (K12) & Community Health Program Intern (Shared Internship)

The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) + Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas (CHEST)

San Antonio, TX | Summer Internship | 40 hours/week (split between two organizations)

Organization Overview

The Dee Howard Foundation (DHF)

The Dee Howard Foundation is a San Antonio-based nonprofit dedicated to inspiring the next generation of students to pursue careers in aerospace, aviation, and advanced technologies. DHF connects students to real-world, industry-led experiences through innovative programs such as drone education, educator externships, and career pathway development. The organization works closely with schools, industry partners, and workforce leaders to build a future-ready talent pipeline.

The Center for Health Empowerment in South Texas (CHEST)

CHEST is a community-focused nonprofit working to improve health outcomes across Greater Southside San Antonio through place-based initiatives, partnerships, and culturally responsive programming. CHEST addresses social determinants of health through data-driven strategies, community engagement, and accessible health education.

About This Internship This unique, shared internship provides the opportunity to work across both organizations on a collaborative summer project focused on community health, environmental mapping, and workforce- connected learning. The intern will split time (approximately 20 hours per week each) between DHF and CHEST, gaining experience in program operations, communications, and data systems while contributing to a real-world, community-based project.

Position Description

The Aerospace & Community Health Program Intern will support program implementation, communications, and data tracking across both organizations. This role blends project coordination, community engagement, marketing, and data analysis, offering hands-on experience in both workforce development and public health initiatives.

The intern will play a key role in supporting a summer student project that uses drone technology, mapping, and data collection to better understand community conditions and inform local decision-

making.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Support (DHF + CHEST)

• Support coordination of the summer student project, including scheduling, logistics, and

communication with instructors and partners

• Conduct regular check-ins with program stakeholders and assist with tracking progress

• Assist with documentation of program activities, outcomes, and impact

Data, Systems & Evaluation (Primarily DHF)

• Support setup and organization of DHF’s Salesforce CRM for program and partner tracking

• Assist in developing KPI tracking systems and simple data dashboards

• Help collect, organize, and analyze program data for reporting and long-term tracking

Marketing & Communications (DHF + CHEST)

• Develop social media content including graphics, captions, and short-form video

• Assist with creation of digital materials such as flyers, newsletters, and outreach content

• Support bilingual (English/Spanish) messaging where appropriate

• Track and analyze engagement metrics to inform communication strategies

Community Health Communications (CHEST)

• Contribute to culturally responsive public health messaging and outreach campaigns

• Support promotion of CHEST programs, events, and resources

• Assist in developing communication tools that increase awareness and participation

Internship Deliverables

The intern will contribute to a set of practical, real-world deliverables, which may include:

• Program Dashboard & Data Tracking System (DHF)

A structured system for tracking student participation, partner engagement, and program

outcomes

• Social Media & Outreach Toolkit (CHEST + DHF)

A reusable content calendar, templates, and messaging framework to support ongoing

communications

• Impact Summary Report

A final report summarizing program outcomes, engagement metrics, and recommendations for

future improvement

• Branding & Communications Guide (Optional/Stretch)

A guide supporting consistent messaging, tone, and outreach strategies across programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Current college or graduate student in public health, communications, business, nonprofit

management, or a related field

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Experience with social media platforms and tools such as Canva

• Interest in data, systems, or CRM tools (Salesforce experience is a plus but not required)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Interest in community health, education, workforce development, or nonprofit work

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working across two mission-driven organizations

• Exposure to both aerospace workforce development and community health initiatives

• Real-world project experience with tangible deliverables

• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful, community-based summer project

• Professional experience in program management, communications, and data systems

Contact: [email protected]