Growth and Strategy Internship

As a Growth and Strategy Intern at Zócalo Health, you'll engage in various responsibilities that play a crucial role in determining our company’s future. You will conduct in-depth research on the Medicaid and Medicare landscape to spot new growth opportunities, analyze competitive environments, and evaluate potential partnerships that align with our strategic goals. Additionally, your work will involve assisting in the creation of pitch materials for health plans and interpreting member engagement data to refine our marketing strategies.

To apply for the Growth and Strategy Internship at Zócalo Health, you should be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program with a focus on healthcare, strategy, or related fields, such as an MBA, MPH, or MHA. You'll need strong analytical skills and a proven track record of project management to thrive in this role. Furthermore, a passion for healthcare innovation and a commitment to improving access to care for the Latino community are essential to our mission.

Becoming a Growth and Strategy Intern at Zócalo Health can significantly enhance your career by offering you first-hand experience in healthcare innovation and strategic planning. You will gain valuable insights into market dynamics and will be involved in critical initiatives that shape the future of healthcare for underserved communities. Building relationships with experienced professionals and working on impactful projects will provide a solid foundation for your future endeavors in the healthcare field.

At Zócalo Health, our Growth and Strategy Internship program is designed for growth! Interns directly report to the Chief Operations Officer, providing access to mentorship and guidance from a seasoned leader in healthcare strategy. You will also interact with a diverse team of professionals committed to innovation, which creates ample opportunities for networking, professional development, and gaining unique perspectives on challenges within healthcare.

Zócalo Health’s approach to culturally competent care prioritizes understanding and addressing the unique experiences of the Latino community. This means developing healthcare solutions that consider the language, cultural backgrounds, and specific needs of our members. As a Growth and Strategy Intern, you’ll have the chance to contribute to initiatives that ensure care is not just accessible but also relatable and respectful to the cultural values of the people we serve.

When answering this question, highlight any previous projects where you've conducted market research. Discuss the tools you used, the data you gathered, and how your research informed strategic decisions. If you have experience focusing on underserved communities, make sure to emphasize this connection to Zócalo Health’s mission.

Describe your analytical methods, whether it’s SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, or competitor benchmarking. Share examples from past experiences where you used these techniques to identify opportunities or threats in the market, especially within the healthcare industry, to resonate with the interviewers at Zócalo Health.

To effectively answer this question, talk about key performance indicators (KPIs) like engagement rates or health outcomes. Discuss how you might collect data, analyze results, and apply insights to improve future initiatives. Tie your response back to Zócalo Health’s focus on culturally competent care and community impact.

Focus on demonstrating your leadership capabilities. Discuss the objectives, your role, and how you motivated your team. Detail the specific challenges you encountered, how you addressed them, and what you learned from the experience, particularly if it pertains to healthcare strategies or community engagement.

Express your genuine passion for serving the Latino community and your commitment to healthcare equity. Discuss what aspects of Zócalo Health's approach resonate with you, relate them to your background or studies, and illustrate how you believe your contributions can help further their mission.

Explain your methods for keeping informed, such as following industry news, attending webinars, or participating in relevant coursework. Mention specific sources you trust, and discuss how your insights can inform your work at Zócalo Health.

Share a specific project where you transformed complex findings into clear insights. Highlight the process you took to synthesize data and how those insights drove decisions, ideally within a healthcare framework to emphasize your relevance to Zócalo Health’s objectives.

Start by talking about understanding the audience. Discuss how you would research the health plan's needs, design your content to address their specific concerns. Emphasize your experience in preparing persuasive materials and how that can support Zócalo Health’s business development.

Discuss the collaborative nature of healthcare and how different perspectives can lead to better outcomes. Use examples from your previous experience where teamwork led to successful project completion, relating it back to the collaborative environment at Zócalo Health.

Mention relevant KPIs such as patient engagement numbers, care outcomes, and cost savings related to value-based care. Tie your answer to how these metrics apply to Zócalo Health’s goals, demonstrating your ability to align your insights with the company’s strategic vision.