2027 Summer Internship - Kaufman Hall Marketing

Vizient is hiring a 2027 Summer Internship - Kaufman Hall Marketing in Chicago, IL. When: Starts Jun 1, 2027. Pay stated by the employer: $25/hr. Posted November 13, 2026. Checked against the employer's posting on November 14, 2026.

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves .

We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Vizient Intern Program Overview: This program is designed to foster a beneficial relationship and provide growth opportunities for Vizient, our employees, and collegiate students.

Since 2000, our summer intern program has provided college undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with practical experience that exposes them to multiple aspects of a career field and the healthcare industry.

This full-time, paid intern program offers an opportunity to accelerate academic learning, apply classroom knowledge, and introduce students to a professional setting.

Interns are assigned a supervisor to mentor/develop their business skills, as well as monitor their work experiences. Interns are integral members of the company’s team, setting goals, working toward deadlines, and actively participating in community service projects.

The program requires the intern to commit to 10 weeks of participation in all formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders.

• Program starts June 1, 2027, and ends August 6, 2027 • Pay rate: $25 per hour. About the team and role Kaufman Hall, a Vizient company, provides advisory expertise across strategy, finance, quality, operations, technology, and clinical performance to healthcare leaders.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major brand and website launch while gaining experience across integrated marketing communications, digital marketing, content strategy and campaign execution.

The Kaufman Hall marketing team helps build awareness, shift perceptions, and accelerate demand through integrated marketing campaigns, brand strategy, digital experiences, and thought leadership.

Working within Vizient, the team partners with subject matter experts and marketing colleagues to bring Kaufman Hall’s expertise to market across channels.

This intern will primarily support integrated marketing communications (IMC) and provide hands-on assistance as the team prepares for and completes the Kaufman Hall brand refresh and website launch planned for early July 2027.

The role will help the team manage final launch details, support campaigns already in market, and contribute to day-to-day marketing execution during a high-priority period.

What You’ll Do • Support final readiness and launch activities for the Kaufman Hall brand and website refresh, including content reviews, testing and quality assurance, asset coordination, and issue tracking.

• Assist with day-to-day execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, web, email, social, and other channels. • Conduct competitor and content research to inform campaign planning and optimization.

• Coordinate with the Kaufman Hall marketing team, as well as Vizient marketing teams and stakeholders, to keep work moving and aligned. • Maintain project trackers, campaign documentation, status updates, content inventories, and performance reporting; summarize findings and recommended next steps.

• Review and organize marketing content and assets for brand consistency, accuracy, and launch readiness • Contribute to additional marketing projects that support campaign execution, content development, website improvements and team priorities.

What You’ll Learn • How integrated marketing communications supports business growth, brand perception, and engagement with healthcare executives. • Digital marketing and website-launch processes, including content management, campaign workflows, quality assurance, and performance measurement.

• How to translate business objectives into marketing plans and channel-specific content. • How Kaufman Hall marketing collaborates with subject matter experts, creative and digital teams, and the broader Vizient enterprise to bring a brand and campaigns to market.

• Professional skills in project coordination, business writing, storytelling, prioritization, and presenting recommendations. Qualifications • Currently pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, business, or a related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to adapt messages for different audiences and channels. • Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams; exposure to digital marketing, content management, analytics, or project management tools is a plus.

• Demonstrated organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.

• Interest in healthcare, professional services marketing, brand strategy, integrated campaigns, and digital experiences. • Ability to work effectively within the team's established work arrangement and schedule, including commuting to the designated office as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.