Internships and fellowships postings as of March 17, 2021

POSITION: Project Management Intern Clinical Quality

ORGANIZATION: SOMOS, Clinical Quality Department

This is a paid internship.

Summary/Objective

This position is a summer internship with a duration of 8 – 10 weeks.  This position is responsible for working with the Operations department and learning their operations and functions. 

• Duration of Internship: 5/3/21 – 8/31/21
• Department: SOMOS Innovation, Clinical
• Director’s Name: Vivian Torres-Suarez

Intern Responsibilities:

The Clinical Quality department of SOMOS seeks a Project Management Intern to lead all phases of the project lifecycle following project management methodology to successfully achieve clinical quality objectives for the delegated functions of time sensitive initiatives.  As the summer intern, you will gain hands-on experience working to support the team’s projects and establish schedules, data analytics and coordinate activities to ensure the success of projects from original concept to final implementation.

• Initiating and maintaining project management documentation in a centralized logs or system, taking responsibility for identifying and coordinating resolution of all identified issues with the clinical quality team
• Observing and actively participating in scheduled meetings and activities, as directed
• Work with assigned team member to conducting research to obtain a better understanding of assigned tasks
• Assisting with creating presentations and meeting preparations, as required. May be asked to present at meetings.
• Interacting with and supporting team members across the business spectrum
• Participating in ongoing projects and completing assigned tasks

Qualifications Intern Requirements:

• Full-time rising junior or rising senior, currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year College or University
• Or enrolled in a graduate degree program which aligns with the position such as Health Policy & Management Department
• Interest in clinical and/or medical field a plus.

Upon Completion of the Intern Program, the Intern will be able to:

This internship will provide the opportunity to learn about Project Management. They will work on projects that will give them hands-on experience with IT tools, project management methodology, business analysis, clinical quality, policy and procedures review and edits and change management. The opportunity will expose them to communication and problem-solving skills in a business environment.

To Apply:

Please email resume and cover to the careers@somosipa.com with job title in subject line. Application deadline is March 31st. 

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POSITION: Network Performance Intern

ORGANIZATION: SOMOS Innovation, Network Department

This is a paid internship.

Summary/Objective

This position is a summer internship with a duration of 8 – 10 weeks.  This position is responsible for working with Network and learning their operations and functions. 

• Duration of Internship: 5/3/21 – 8/31/21 
• Directors Name: Yiqin Jiang

Intern Responsibilities:

This position will assist the Network with analyzing, designing, and implementing strategies to improve performance across the SOMOS network of PCPs and specialists.  Select projects could include:

• Evaluation of our specialist network coverage in key neighborhoods and specialties to ensure patients have adequate access to specialty care
• Rolling out strategies to decrease out-of-network spend and improve costs
•  Design tools for PCPs to understand and manage their utilization, cost, and quality performance
• Improve key processes with our health plan administration partner to increase operational efficiencies
•  Implementing and rolling out a provider communications process for the Innovator network

Qualifications Intern Requirements:

• Full-time rising junior or rising senior, currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year College or University
• Or enrolled in a graduate degree program which aligns with the position such as Health Policy & Management Department
• Interest in clinical and/or medical field a plus.

Upon Completion of the Intern Program, the Intern will be able to:

• Understand the core components in maintaining a provider network and improving key network financial and quality metrics
• Understand key aspects of health plan operations, such as provider data management, claims processing and payment, membership enrollment, etc.

To Apply:

Please email resume and cover to the careers@somosipa.com with job title in subject line. Application deadline is March 31st.

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POSITION: Summer Intern – Health Care Innovations Project Management

ORGANIZATION: SOMOS Innovation, Operations Department

This is a paid internship.

• Duration of Internship: 5/3/21 – 8/31/21 
• Director’s Name: Chloe Cheng
• Supervisor’s Name: Nadine Mitek

Intern Responsibilities:

The Operations department of SOMOS seeks a Project Management Intern to lead all phases of the project lifecycle following project management methodology to successfully achieve clinical and business objectives for the delegated functions of its Innovator initiative.  As the summer associate, you will gain hands-on experience working to support the team’s projects and establish schedules, budgets, and coordinate activities to ensure the success of projects from original concept to final implementation.

• Initiating and maintaining risk/issues logs, taking responsibility for identifying and coordinating resolution of all technical and business issues
• Observing and actively participating in scheduled meetings and activities, as directed
• Conducting research to obtain a better understanding of assigned tasks
• Establishing and managing project performance goals, metrics, and resources
• Assisting with senior management presentations and meeting preparations, and presenting to senior leadership as required
• Interacting with and supporting team members across the business spectrum
• Participating in ongoing projects and completing assigned tasks

Qualifications Intern Requirements:

• Full-time rising junior or rising senior, currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year College or University
• Or enrolled in a graduate degree program which aligns with the position such as Health Policy & Management Department

 To Apply:

Please email resume and cover to the careers@somosipa.com with job title in subject line. Application deadline is March 31st.

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POSITION: Summer Analyst, Social Determinants of Health

ORGANIZATION: SOMOS Innovation, Social Action Network

This is a paid internship.

Summary/Objective

This position is a summer internship with a duration of 8 – 10 weeks.  This position is responsible for working with the Social Action Network Manager and developing the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Program.   

Date: 5/3/21 – 8/31/21

Director’s Name: Vivian Torres-Suarez

Supervisor’s Name: Sally Quinn

Intern Responsibilities:

 As a level-three NYS VBP contractor, SOMOS is seeking a highly-ambitious and dedicated graduate student as summer analyst to help SOMOS’ Social Action Network team implement and manage a city-wide Social Determinant of Health Intervention program. The summer analyst will help in the implementation, project management, reporting and oversight of the initiative. 

Activities and tasks will include but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Interact with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that partner with SOMOS to plan and carry out the SDH intervention
• Work with the SOMOS data analytics team to see how we can connect and share information between SOMOS and our partners 
• Work with the care management team to develop and implement successful patient engagement strategies and participate in performance management meetings to see how we will assess and measure the success of the interventions

Qualifications Intern Requirements:

• Full-time rising junior or rising senior, currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year College or University
• Or enrolled in a graduate degree program which aligns with the position such as Health Policy & Management Department

Upon Completion of the Intern Program, the Intern will be able to:

This internship will provide the opportunity to learn about the Social Action Network at SOMOS Innovation. They will work on developing the SDH Program, which will give them hands-on experience with IT tools, project management methodology, public health program development and assessment.

To Apply:

Please email resume and cover to the careers@somosipa.com with job title in subject line. Application deadline is March 31st.

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POSITION: Student Editor

ORGANIZATION: American Journal of Public Health 

The American Journal of Public Health has a unique training opportunity for students pursuing a career in public health. Please consider sharing this with your faculty and students.

AJPH is searching for a student to serve as an editor for the Journal in a one-year, unpaid fellowship program. The selected student’s tenure will begin in April 2021 and can be extended for another year, depending on performance evaluation and student status. Previous student editors have been able to receive up to 3 academic credits from their school for this one-year appointment with AJPH. APHA will sponsor travel twice a year — to the APHA Annual Meeting in the fall and the AJPH Editorial Meeting in the Spring — provided those meetings can be held in-person; otherwise, attendance by Zoom will be required.  

Job responsibilities/duties can be performed remotely and will include:

• Working with associate editors to review submitted manuscripts to determine their relevance to the diverse AJPH audience and appropriateness for further peer review; 
• Monitoring the review process; and 
• Providing feedback on the readability of manuscripts. 

Preference will be given to individuals with:

• A background in public health;
• Master’s degree or higher;
• Previous editorial experience; and
• A social media presence.

Application Deadline: March 31

Please submit a resume, list of three references (with email address and/or contact number), and a brief cover letter describing your interest in serving as a student editor and prior editorial experience to Journal.Coordinator@apha.org. 

Learn more here: https://ajph.aphapublications.org/callforpapers

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POSITION: AmeriCorps VISTA Fellow

ORGANIZATION: New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence 

Apply Today! The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has an Open AmeriCorps VISTA Position!

Do you want to join the movement to end domestic and gender-based violence in communities across New York State? We’re looking for a passionate and driven team member to help increase inclusivity; strengthen community and statewide responses to gender-based violence; identify new innovative ways of assistance for survivors and their families, especially among those who have been traditionally disenfranchised; and meet the diverse needs of Black, Indigenous, people of color communities and other underserved communities.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is the nation’s only Executive-level governmental agency dedicated to ending domestic violence and providing policy and technical assistance to the Governor and communities across the State as well as public awareness efforts for all New Yorkers impacted by our issue area. In 2021, the Governor has proposed to reimagine our Office to become the Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. This reimagining will broaden the scope of the agency to include all intersecting issues involving gender-based violence which can impact individuals of any race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic background, etc. The VISTA member, with OPDV, will coordinate the management of ten Regional Councils comprised of stakeholders that work with domestic and gender-based violence cases in communities across New York State. The VISTA member will analyze the work of the Regional Councils and develop a report based on stakeholder feedback which includes policy proposals that strengthen the State’s response to gender-based violence with an emphasis on innovation. Please see the My AmeriCorps Portal for more information about this position. For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, please visit https://americorps.gov/serve/fit-finder/americorps-vista.

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POSITION: Port Newark Environmental Intern

ORGANIZATION: Port Authority of NY & NJ 

Port Newark Environmental Intern

Website: http://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/6418558-summer-intern-port-newark-environmental-intern

Job ID: 38028

Department: Port

Location: New Jersey Marine Terminals

Responsibilities

The Port Authority offers paid summer internships to students that provide the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and experienced professionals on assignments critical to operating, maintaining, and expanding the transportation infrastructure for one of the greatest economies in the world.

Assignments include hands-on projects to cultivate technical, writing, communication and team-building skills.  The diversity of our businesses creates a variety of opportunities for students to gain exposure to the work of a first-class public agency.

The Port department is looking for a summer intern to join their team in the Port Newark Environmental Intern!  Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Intern will primarily assist the Senior Environmental Programs Specialist in Port Newark with environmental projects for our New Jersey seaports, including our port operations in Newark, Elizabeth, Bayonne, and Jersey City.
• Intern projects may include reviewing historic environmental documents and mapping data into GIS, developing Key Performance Indicators to track environmental performance, performing research on port environmental best practices, and developing and implementing pilot projects and process improvements to yield environmental benefits to our ports.
• Intern will have an opportunity to effect positive environmental changes on a variety of topics, which could include air emissions reductions, water quality improvements, hazmat handling and waste reduction, litter reduction, invasive species management, energy efficiency, pollution prevention and remediations, and renewable energy projects.
• Intern will assist the Senior Environmental Programs Specialist with other daily tasks as needed, as well as gain exposure to general port operations through assignments from the New Jersey Marine Terminals Operations Manager.

About the Port Department:

The Port Department is a landlord port responsible for six facilities in the New York and New Jersey Port District that drive our regional economy.  As a landlord port, property is leased to private operators.  In your daily life, you encounter the goods that move through our facilities, such as the coffee in your mug, the car in your driveway, the furniture in your home, and the cell phone in your pocket.  The Port Authority also maintains and operates public berths, at which shippers can arrange to load and unload cargo.  Most of the vehicles coming into and out of the Port use public berths, as does most of the bulk and breakbulk cargo.  The Port Authority and port partners build, improve, and maintain most of the terminals’ facilities and underlying infrastructure.  The Port Authority has invested millions of dollars into the Port’s transportation connections, including intermodal infrastructure such as ExpressRail, as well as road connections to the surrounding highways, interstates, and the New Jersey Turnpike.  The Port Department’s mission is to develop and manage competitive port infrastructure and service by providing leadership to expedite movement of cargo in a secure, environmentally and financially sound manner.

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming Fall 2021 school semester.
• We are seeking interns who are talented, driven and who have a genuine interest in contributing to the success of the New York/New Jersey region.
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of University disciplines and concentrations.
• Successful candidates will be self-starters with excellent communication, research and applicable technical skills.

Desired

• Undergraduate or graduate student with previous environmental coursework.
• Prior internship or other work experience desired.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Technological proficiency, including Excel (GIS experience desired but not required).
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the maritime and/or supply chain management industry desired but not required.

About the Program

• Interns have the opportunity to support their departments with critical projects such as analyzing regional demand data for our airports, conducting interview assessments, development of our annual budget, designing sustainability initiatives, and developing operational plans for retail development.
• On the job, learning is supported by networking sessions with senior management, intern meet and greets and career workshops; broadening your understanding of the agency.

This position will be a virtual internship opportunity.

This internship is expected to be a full-time internship lasting 12 weeks.

How to Apply

• To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
• Please be sure to complete all steps of the application process and click Submit at the end.
• Applicants will receive a generated confirmation email upon application completion.

Instructions:

• To be considered for the position you must respond to the essay question below.
• All applicants must answer all prompted questions and essay.
• Please upload your response and resume as one document in the section of the online.  application that prompts you to upload your resume.
• Your essay response cannot exceed 150 words.

Applications that do not include a resume and essay response will be considered incomplete and will not be moved forward in the selection process.

Essay Question: Why do you want to work as a Summer Intern for the Port Authority of NY & NJ?

The application deadline is April 9, 2021 at 11:59 pm. You will not be able to apply after this date.

Recruitment Timeline:

• Interview Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be conducted in March-April.
• Program Start Date: The Summer Internship Program is slated to begin June 3, 2021

The Selection Process:

• Please note that more than one department may contact students to interview.
• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
• Interns are selected based on academic achievement, analytical and communication skills, and work experience.

About the Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country.  The agency’s network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than $23 billion in annual wages and $80 billion in annual economic activity.  The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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POSITION: Communications, Marketing, and Development Intern (Unpaid)

ORGANIZATION: NCRC

Read more about the role and apply here.