The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.

This position is responsible for assisting the Marketing Communications team in creating and implementing digital marketing strategies across multiple channels. The primary focus will be on social media marketing, website updates and maintenance, targeted advertising, and content creation across multiple media.

At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will have a clear understanding of how their studies directly contribute to their course of study and/or the medical device industry.

This is a part-time summer internship position (less than 30hrs a week), working with the Marketing Communications Team at Kestra.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project: Over the course of their internship, the Digital Marketing intern will work on a culminating project focused on Kestra’s social media strategy. They will analyze past data as well as industry data to create reports on our current social media initiatives. These reports will help guide development of a social media calendar

Assisting in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels, including social media, website, digital ads, email, and video

Conducting market research and analysis to gather insights on customer behavior, trends, and competitors

Analyzing marketing metrics and data to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and identifying areas for improvement

Project Presentation: Present internship project results and findings to the Marketing team and Kestra executive leadership at the conclusion of the internship

COMPETENCIES:

Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement

Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards

Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service

Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution

Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking

Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind

Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience Required:

2nd year or higher undergraduate in a business degree

Strong desire to learn along with professional drive

Basic Understanding of different marketing techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices

Preferred:

Experience with the Adobe Suite, Google Analytics

Understanding of content management systems (WordPress, Wix, Weebly etc.)

Familiarity with marketing automation software like Hubspot

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor open office environment

Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment

Extended/overtime hours when needed

Drug-free

INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past 6 months

Must not have completed one year of continual employment with Kestra Medical Technologies

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Must provide own transportation to/from work

Must successfully complete and pass a criminal and employment background screening that meets the allowable FDA requirements and is in accordance with EEOC rules and regulations

Must successfully pass a pre-internship drug screen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage

Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time

Frequent computers use

Frequent phone and other business machine use

Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel, domestic and international, may be required, less than 10%OTHER DUTIES:

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 new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

PROGRAM LENGTH:

The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 – August/September 2024. Interns must be available to work for the duration of the internship.

Benefits

Pay: $22.50/hour

Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment

This role is an in-office position Monday - Thursday, in Kirkland, Washington with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.