Dee Howard Foundation: Aerospace Workforce Development (K12) & Community Health Program Intern (Shared Internship)

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 Benefits Contact: christopher@deehoward.org