Graphic Design and Marketing Intern

Job Description

VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,600 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit

Reporting Accountability: Associate Marketing and Communications Director

Working Location: On-Site in Waterloo, Iowa

Working Hours: Full-Time, 8am-5pm CST Monday-Friday, for a 3-month duration over the summer months (typically May - August)

Position Summary: As a Graphic Design and Marketing Intern with VGM HOMELINK, you will gain valuable work experience in a professional environment, leveraging prior experience, education, and involvement. Our interns play an essential role in the departments they are part of, working on important responsibilities, special projects, and networking with our teams.

You will work with the marketing team in VGM HOMELNK. You will provide support for design, event planning, and digital marketing services. You will be expected to showcase a portfolio of the graphic design and marketing materials you have designed and created as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities/Duties of the Job

Support production design needs:

Update templated marketing materials

Create social media graphics

Assist with external and internal campaign assets

Perform tasks to support marketing strategy and branding

Provide account marketing and stewardship support

Coordinate event planning and support & assist with tradeshow and event creative assets

Perform email marketing, social media, and basic design tasks to support the marketing team

Complete other duties assigned by leadership

Position Qualifications

Education and experience:

Experience and strong foundational knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)

A portfolio of the graphic design and marketing work you have designed and created

High school diploma/GED required

Current student at a 2-or-4-year college or university preferred

Must comply with continuing education per Company, Regulatory, Contractual, and Accreditation requirements’

Skills and competencies:

Strong collaboration skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively and efficiently

Ancillary healthcare, transportation, and language services referral coordination, and/or Workers’ Compensation industry experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

Operation of office equipment and using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment

Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision and peripheral vision

Moving throughout the VGM facilities when needed.

VGM HOMELINK Summary:

HOMELINK, a business unit within VGM Group’s family of businesses, is an innovative national provider of integrated specialty services for the healthcare and workers’ compensation industries. HOMELINK provides a comprehensive offering of ancillary care products and services, including advanced clinical programs, and partners with both payers and providers. As a privately held, employee-owned company, HOMELINK team members are committed to delivering high quality service from referral to resolution. To learn more about VGM HOMELINK, visit our website at

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate.

VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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