Community Economic Development Jobs in Connecticut

Altura Medical Group
Danbury, CT
Summer paid Internship (Full-Time) $18 to $23/hr
Build Your Career in Healthcare Leadership
Are you interested in healthcare, business, marketing, communications, or community engagement?
Do you want an internship where you'll actually build something meaningful instead of making copies or sitting on
the sidelines?
Altura Medical Group is offering a unique Healthcare Community Outreach Internship that provides students with
hands-on experience helping build the business development department of a growing multi-specialty medical
group.
Working directly with executive leadership, you'll help strengthen relationships with healthcare providers,
community organizations, schools, employers, and referral partners while gaining real experience in healthcare
business strategy.
This is a paid internship designed for students who want responsibility, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.  pay is $18 to 23 /hr
What You'll Do
Throughout the internship, you will:
• Research healthcare providers and community organizations throughout Greater Danbury
• Build and maintain our Business Development CRM
• Assist with physician and community outreach initiatives
• Participate in healthcare provider office visits
• Develop marketing and outreach materials
• Help organize community education events
• Support planning for Altura Medical Group's Grand Opening
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Work on projects that become permanent organizational resources
What Makes This Internship Different?
Unlike many internships focused primarily on observation, this program emphasizes:
✔ Executive mentorship
✔ Real project ownership
✔ Leadership development
✔ Community engagement
✔ Professional networking
✔ Strategic problem solving
✔ Executive presentations
✔ Lasting portfolio-worthy work
By the end of the program, you'll have developed strategic reports, business development tools, marketing
materials, and outreach initiatives that continue to be used by Altura Medical Group after your internship
concludes.
Internship Timeline
This internship is designed to develop future healthcare leaders through a multi-phase experience:
• Summer (Approximately 30 hours/week): Full-time internship focused on immersive learning, executive
mentorship, community outreach, and strategic project ownership.
• Academic Year (Approximately 10 hours/week): Continued part-time internship allowing students to
build upon relationships, initiatives, and leadership experience developed during the summer.
• Upon Graduation: High-performing interns may be offered a full-time position within Altura Medical
Group, providing a direct pathway into healthcare business development and leadership.
Applicants must be current undergraduate students with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027.
Qualifications
Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in:
• Marketing
• Communications
• Business Administration
• Healthcare Administration
• Public Health
• Management
• Economics
• Psychology
• Related field
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with professionals
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest in healthcare
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Creative thinkers who enjoy generating new ideas, and solving problems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
No prior healthcare experience is required.
What You'll Gain
• Executive mentorship from healthcare leaders
• Hands-on experience in healthcare business development
• Exposure to physician practice management
• Professional networking opportunities
• Leadership and presentation experience
• Real-world project management experience
• A portfolio of professional work
• Opportunity for continued part-time employment during the academic year based on performance
About Altura Medical Group
Altura Medical Group is a growing multi-specialty medical practice dedicated to improving access to high-quality integrated healthcare. Our Business Development Department focuses on strengthening relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, educational institutions, and local partners to expand access to care throughout the communities we serve.
We believe the best way to develop future healthcare leaders is by providing meaningful responsibility, executive mentorship, and opportunities to solve real business challenges. Our internship program reflects that philosophy by allowing students to contribute directly to projects that support the long-term growth of the organization.