Internships and fellowships postings as of March 3, 2021

POSITION: Prevention Intern

ORGANIZATION: New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault

Report to: Prevention Program Coordinator 

Hours: Minimum 15 hours a week 

Application Closing Date: March 31 

To read about the position and apply go here.

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POSITION: Post-doctoral Fellow

ORGANIZATION: The Center for Value-based Care Research (CVCR) at Cleveland Clinic 

The Center for Value-based Care Research (CVCR) at Cleveland Clinic is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to support an AHRQ-funded research project. The Center has 8 full-time investigators, including MDs and PhDs, and strong institutional support with the goal of improving population health and reducing costs through practice redesign, information technology, and evidence-based, patient-centered care. The successful fellow will have the opportunity to receive comprehensive training and a unique research experience in health economic evaluation and decision modeling from our multidisciplinary faculty. The fellow is encouraged to develop his/her own research ideas and career development grant application during the fellowship with support from the Cleveland Clinic and CVCR faculty. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct literature review and meta-analysis
• Design and develop microsimulation models to conduct cost-effectiveness analysis
• Program using disease modeling software
• Lead analysis of economic and resource utilization data
• Perform biostatistical and/or econometric analyses
• Draft reports, abstracts and manuscripts

By the start of the fellowship, the candidate should have a doctoral degree in economics, health economics, decision science, epidemiology, public health or a related field. Experience in health decision science, biostatistics, simulation modeling, or large databases analysis is desirable. Working knowledge with statistical software (Stata, SAS or R) and disease modelling software (TreeAge, AnyLogic, etc.) is required.

To apply for this position, please send CV, a cover letter (describing relevant experience and research interest), a copy of published/in-press article or working paper, and contact information of three references to Phuc Le, PhD (lep@ccf.org). The cover letter should address to the CVCR’s director, Dr. Michael Rothberg, MD, MPH. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The expected start date is Spring/Summer 2021 and negotiable. The position is for one year with a potential to renew in the second year depending on performance and availability of funding.

Cleveland Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to Cleveland Clinic’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Cleveland Clinic is a smoke/drug free work environment.

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POSITION: Full-time Communications and Advocacy Intern for Summer 2021

ORGANIZATION: Human Impact Partners 

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Communications and Advocacy Intern for summer 2021. This will be a remote role supporting our communications, advocacy campaigns, and digital content strategy. 

Please send all application materials to commsintern@humanimpact.org by March 8, 2021 at 5:00pm PT.

Human Impact Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We strongly encourage people directly impacted by the issues we work on (such as the criminal legal system, economic security, immigration), people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ folks to seek employment or board opportunities with us. We don’t conduct criminal background checks on candidates.

Read about the internship and apply here.

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POSITION: Paid Research Intern (Great Fieldwork Project)

ORGANIZATION: Reproductive Health Access Project

The Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) is a national nonprofit organization based in New York City that trains and supports clinicians to make reproductive health care accessible to everyone. RHAP focuses on three key areas: abortion, contraception, and miscarriage care. We are looking for a highly-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Research Intern. This position is remote, part-time (hours flexible), and paid. The internship duration is from May to September. 

The Research Intern will work with the Research and Evaluation Manager to support an evaluation of the Reproductive Health Access Network (the Network). The Network is a national initiative bringing together like-minded primary care clinicians across the US to work together nationally and in their respective communities to expand access to abortion, contraception, and miscarriage care in their clinical and teaching practices. This position will support a project to evaluate the impact of the Network and to generate recommendations on how to build Network leadership and engagement. 

Responsibilities:

The Research Intern will play a key role in ensuring that RHAP meets its short and long-term research and evaluation goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented self-starter to support a large and growing national initiative. This position is also ideal for someone looking to complete a master’s level practicum and/or capstone project. The primary role of the Research Intern is to lead in the collection, analysis, and synthesis of data for the evaluation of the Network.

Responsibilities include:

• Clean, code, and analyze survey data using descriptive statistics.
• Synthesize quantitative data into easy-to-read and visually-appealing reports.
• Polish and pilot test interview guides.
• Conduct approximately 20 interviews.
• Co-develop a qualitative analysis plan.
• Code, analyze, synthesize qualitative data.
• Review literature on topics related to reproductive health care access, clinician organizing, leadership building, journey mapping, evaluating networks, and qualitative analysis.
• Assist with the drafting of an evaluation report and present findings to the Network team.
• Assist with drafting two manuscripts for peer-review publication, with the opportunity for first authorship on one manuscript.

Education & Experience

• Commitment to sexual and reproductive justice, ethical human subjects research, and research integrity.
• Able to use quantitative data analysis software for basic statistical analysis (SPSS or R preferred).
• Able to work comfortably both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience conducting interviews a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with scientific (manuscript) or evaluation report writing a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities, especially ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Computer savvy and willing to learn new programs. Familiarity with Dedoose or other qualitative data management programs a plus, but not necessary.
• High levels of initiative, dependability, flexibility, and humor.
• Master in Public Health student is preferred, but not required.

This position is remote. The salary is $15/hour. A commitment of 10-16 hours a week is expected, though the schedule is flexible. As a benefit, RHAP will pay for an annual professional membership of your choice and provide an additional $20/pay period work from home reimbursement. RHAP will work with your school to help you receive credit for this internship if desired.

Application instructions:

Send cover letter, resume, three references and a short writing sample to hr@reproductiveaccess.org. Indicate “Research Intern” in the subject line. No phone, email, or fax inquiries.

The Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all applicants, regardless of race, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, ability, religion, national origin, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, and HIV status. In addition to Federal law requirements, RHAP complies with applicable New York State and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

People of color, LGBTQ individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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POSITION: Summer 2021 Environmental Health Intern

ORGANIZATION: Natural Resources Defense Council

Overview

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.

Position Summary:

NRDC is seeking an Environmental Health Intern to work with the Health and Food team based in San Francisco.  This position is a 100% remote, full-time, paid, 12-week internship.

The NRDC Health and Food Program’s staff of scientists, attorneys and policy advocates works on a variety of projects related to human health, food, and the environment. Some of our current priorities include reducing exposure to toxic chemicals in consumer products and food; eliminating exposure to the most toxic pesticides; and improving drinking water quality. We will have a variety of potential summer projects related to these issues and others, and we seek to tailor the summer internship experience to topics that are of mutual interest to us and the student.

We are looking for a student who is interested in learning about the scientific side of environmental activism, and who is flexible and excited about participating in a variety of projects with an interdisciplinary team. The internship generally includes a combination of literature reviews, data analysis, and production of written materials summarizing scientific information in technical or lay language. The intern generally has the opportunity to participate in lobbying in Sacramento, regulatory hearings, press events, community meetings, and field investigations.

The summer project will be tailored to the intern’s interests and abilities and may include one of the following issue areas:

• Drinking Water: Research and analysis of drinking water contaminants in California with a focus on PFAS chemicals.
• Pesticides: Research and analysis of health threats from pesticide use in California with a focus on organophosphate chemicals.
• Toxics in Products: Assist with research on toxic chemicals in consumer products and building materials to support petitions, campaigns, and/or legislation (i.e. flame retardants, phthalates, PFAS etc.).
• Chemical Policy: Research on policy issues and priority chemicals related to state and federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Literature reviews
• Data analysis
• Production of written materials summarizing scientific information in technical or lay language
• Possible participation in lobbying, regulatory hearings, press events, community meetings, field investigations

Qualifications

• Interest in and some familiarity with advocacy, environmental health, health education, policy, and research. Flexible, engaged, and works well with an interdisciplinary team.
• Currently enrolled in Graduate program in public health, environmental health, or environmental science.
• Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission.

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming a diversity of voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet’s most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience. This is a paid internship with a full stipend of $10,000.

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Application deadline is March 3, 2021.

Due to the high volume of resumes, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are having technical difficulty while applying, or if you are a person with a disability and you need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care by dialing 1-800-889-4422. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org. To read more about this role and apply here. 

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POSITION: Health Policy Research Scholars

ORGANIZATION: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Health Policy Research Scholars is a national leadership program for second-year doctoral students in any academic discipline who want to apply their research to help build healthier and more equitable communities.

Read more and apply here: https://healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org/ 

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POSITION: Director of Programs

ORGANIZATION: Swipe Out Hunger 

ABOUT SWIPE OUT HUNGER

Established by a group of students at UCLA in 2010, Swipe Out Hunger is the leading nonprofit ending college student hunger. Based in Los Angeles, our full time team of seven works with students and campus administrators nationwide to implement common-sense solutions to end student hunger within colleges and universities. Additionally, the organization empowers and trains students to be leaders in the movement to end student hunger. Since inception,  Swipe Out Hunger has served two million warm, nourishing meals across 130 campuses and 40 states. 

Apply here: https://www.swipehunger.org/careers/

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Director of Programs will be responsible for the sustainability and growth of Swipe Out Hunger’s programs. The Director of Programs will report to the CEO and will serve as a key leader of the team responsible for program oversight, strategic partners, and program evaluation. They will employ their experience managing several projects and team members as they sustain and grow Swipe Out Hunger’s expanding portfolio of programs. The Director of Programs will serve as the shepherd of Swipe Out Hunger’s anti-hunger work, advising the organization’s leadership on strategic program expansion. They will manage a program team that works on the ground with students, while also influencing the larger vision of our work. The Director of Programs will be joining the team at an exciting moment of growth for the organization.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Programmatic Management, Operations, & Evaluation – 65%

The Director of Programs will drive the organization’s programmatic growth and take it to the next level; create the systems and structures to evaluate ongoing programs, codify impact and uplift the programs team to ensure the greatest impact on the ground, including: 

• Review programmatic processes, assets, and operations; identify opportunities to optimize including the internal management of organizational CRM’s
• Lead strategy for the Swipe Drive program and development of new programs
• Oversee special projects to expand our growth, including our program partnership with Sodexo and CUNY Student Food Navigator program
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Community Engagement Manager and National Programs Coordinator to ensure duties are being carried out effectively 
• Troubleshoot challenges, successfully engage with campus stakeholders, and offer the most strategic guidance, best practices, resources to the network
• Lead annual evaluation of the organization’s Swipe Drive program and develop the framework for evaluation of additional programs 
• Serve as the brain trust for the Programs team, being able to carry out the ability to conceptualize programmatic ideas and successfully execute them 
• Oversee management of special programs such as CUNY Student Food Navigator and Swipe Sessions 

External Relations – 35%

The Director of Programs will manage several ongoing partnerships and work with the CEO to identify like-minded organizations and companies to pursue partnership with.

• Collaborate with nonprofits and corporate partners to design and implement programs and campaigns that advance shared goals
• Represent the organization publicly on panels and other higher education basic needs and food insecurity gatherings
• Work closely with the Development and Communications teams to support the organization’s fundraising and storytelling efforts
• Be a key thought partner to teams/projects around operational strategy and systems improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five years of professional experience
• Strong project management skills
• Passionate about the mission of Swipe Out Hunger
• Takes a technology-informed approach to their work
• Systems-thinker with the ability to work in an agile environment with competing priorities
• Experience in the world of higher education and/or anti-poverty work 
• Experience with data collection and evaluation of programs
• Experience managing high-level relationships/accounts 
• Commitment to learning and designing programs that are steeped in racial justice, equity, and inclusion

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF…

• You are able to stay agile and responsive; anticipating organizational needs and prepare for what is next
• You thrive in an entrepreneurial and remote environment
• You have strong attention to detail while also maintaining a greater vision
• You’re end-user focused (focused on the experience of the receiving students) 
• You understand the human side of data
• You have a sense of humor and are empathetic
• You enjoy management and supporting supervisees to be their best
• You have an all hands on deck mentality, no task is too big or too small

COMMITMENT, COMPENSATION, & BENEFITS 

This is a full-time exempt position, with a salary of $58k-$70k commensurate with experience. Swipe Out Hunger provides a best-in-class benefits package, including 100% coverage for employees and optional coverage for spouses and dependents. This includes medical, dental, life, and vision benefits, and financial support for professional development opportunities. 

The position is remote with a preference for Los Angeles where we are headquartered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the rich diversity of the population of students we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, medical condition, mental or physical disability which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties without reasonable accommodation. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a brief letter on why you’re interested in this role below before our deadline of March 14, 2021. Once the application deadline passes, our selection committee will review only completed applications.  Also see posting here:

https://www.swipehunger.org/careers/

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Step 1: Selected candidates will be invited for a video interview with the exiting VP of Programs and Development and Operations Manager. 

Step 2: Candidates will be asked to complete a brief assignment and send 3 references. 

Step 3: Finalists interview with CEO 

Step 4: Offer extended to candidate. Ideal start date in early April but start date flexible.