Internships and fellowships postings as of May 19, 2021

POSITION TITLE: Legacy Intern

PROJECT NAME: Supporting participant engagement in public health and social services 

ORGANIZATION: Public Health Solutions

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote

Organization Description

Public Health Solutions provide a range of services to vulnerable New Yorkers across the five boroughs. We have long observed that lack of coordination between social services create confusion and increase of barriers to access, particularly for vulnerable New Yorkers. We are committed to implement a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) strategy where clients are supported for the broad range of needs and priorities they have. From using SDOH screening tools to simply asking “What matters to you most now”, we seek to engage potential and existing recipients of services in conversations that can better define what best meet their needs. Our legacy internship partnership with the CUNY’s School of Public Health seek to support PHS in addressing this challenge. In 2020, the inaugural intern conducted a landscape analysis of tools currently used at PHS and led interviews with multiple PHS staff to elicit what the gaps were and formulate recommendations about addressing these gaps. In 2021, we are turning our attention to PHS clients to gain a better understanding of their priorities with regards to services coordination.

Position Description

The main activities of this internship will be focused on strengthening our understanding of client’s perceptions and priorities regarding coordination of SDOH services.

1. Brief desk literature review of appropriate best practices and client engagement strategies regarding coordination of social services aimed at addressing SDOH needs
2. Analyze data from existing client satisfaction survey and present results and key lessons learned
3. In collaboration with the Supervisor, develop and pilot a client-focused survey to:
   • Deepen our understanding of client’s goals and expectations regarding service coordination
   • Elicit information about social services coordination, what is needed, and what success is
4. Conduct the survey
5. Analyze and present results and recommendations.

In addition, the selected intern may be asked to actively collaborate on another related projects focused on client engagement and participation in the definition of quality. This may include 

6) Participating in other survey data collection and data analysis as requested

7) Conducting additional literature review

Student responsibilities and activities: With guidance and support from the supervisors, the student will be in charge of executing the work plan laid out in the activities above.

Skills & Qualifications

This practicum is ideal for students interested in translational or implementation science and passionate about equity and community engagement. Project management skills and interest in simple survey information with a mix of qualitative and quantitative elements. Ability to establish an excellent rapport with colleagues. Spanish preferred, but not required. Previous experience (even brief) working in social services preferred, but not required.

Final product(s)/deliverables: Survey results presentation and recommendation.

Additional Information

Financial compensation possible.

How to Apply

To apply, e-mail your CV/resume and a brief cover letter to Mireille Mclean at mmclean@healthsolutions.org . Please be sure to tailor your cover letter to the role and let us know about any experience you have (through work, courses, etc.) working with basic survey data. Please also be sure to reference any familiarity/experience you may have with the framework of coordinated care or services. 

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POSITION: Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: BronxWorks – Bronx PEACH program

Organization Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

Position Description

BronxWorks is hiring a volunteer Research Assistant for its Bronx PEACH Program

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the research assistant will provide administrative support to program manager and program staff in the administrative needs of the program and the team. Furthermore, candidate will be responsible for research duties including obtaining consent form and conducting assessment from eligible clients.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the ideal candidate will be responsible to perform a variety of programmatic, administrative, and clerical tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to articulate the mission, objectives of the PEACH program, (Promote Earned Income Tax Credit to Support At-Risk Children)
• Answer phones and field all calls, delegate questions and issues to the necessary preparers or management.
• Supporting the outreach team. 
• Provide customer follow-up and other general office administrative duties as assigned.
• Schedule appointments for clients
• Assist PEACH clients as needed. 
• Assist Program Manager in the reconciliation of management and grant reports on a monthly basis.
• Assist with all database entry and report management.
• Provide team with support obtaining consents and conducting assessments.
• Help create and update client files. 
• Provide general support to visitors and act as point of contact for program clients.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate level – Public health student
• A minimum of one to two years’ of prior work experience in programmatic, administrative and clerical tasks. Research based knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Engaging “consumer service” personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
• Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Flexible schedule available, must work 18 hours a week. Some Saturdays required.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. 
• CITI certificates required- Human Subject Research and Conflict of Interest
• IRS Volunteer Standard of Conduct Certification required.

How to Apply

For consideration, submit a cover letter and resume; all application materials should be addressed to Kateryn Ferreira, Program Director to kaferrei@montefiore.org

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with  federal, state and local laws,  does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory. 

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POSITION TITLE: Graduate Marketing & Communications Fellow

ORGANIZATION: The New York Community Trust

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Part-time (paid)

Organization Description

The New York Community Trust (The Trust), the community foundation for the New York area, is offering a paid Marketing and Communications Fellowship.

The Trust connects past, present, and future generous New Yorkers with vital nonprofits working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community for all. Established in 1924, it is one of the largest and oldest community foundations in the United States and a leading funder of local nonprofits. With assets of $3 billion, it is a fundraising foundation that makes grants to improve life in New York through bolstering the arts, strengthening communities, creating healthier neighborhoods, and more. See nycommunitytrust.org for more.

Position Description

The Marketing and Communications Fellow will gain a deep understanding of nonprofit communications in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. They will work directly with a five-person team, and indirectly with our donor and philanthropic initiatives staff. The Fellow will take on a range of projects. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to learn about promising work being done by leading nonprofits across a wide range of issues facing NYC and beyond.

The work of the fellow will include:

• Writing press releases, print, and online stories about our grantees and other initiatives
• Producing social media content for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
• Conducting research related to marketing and communications
• Interviewing grantees and donors over the phone and in person when possible.

Other helpful skills

• Photography and videography skills
• Website, social media, and advertising analytics

Qualifications and additional information

FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND DETAILS:

• The fellowship will start September 1, 2021 and end in May of 2022. This is a temporary and time-limited Fellowship. Fellows must commit to the entire period.
• Applicants must be enrolled full- or part-time in a graduate program throughout the fellowship.
• Applicants must have existing authorization to work in the United States.
• Fellows will work 15-20 hours per week September 2021 through May 2022.
• The fellowship pays $21 an hour (no fringe benefits).
• Fellows’ field of graduate study must match an aspect of the Fellowship.
• Fellowships are intended as learning experiences to complement Fellows’ graduate study.
• This is not an entry-level position at The Trust, nor intended to lead to one.
• While the Fellowship is currently remote, this is subject to change. The New York Community Trust follows Federal, State, and Local requirements regarding COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. 

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Marketing and Communications Fellow will be part of an organizational-wide effort to share and publicize The Trust’s work. Candidates should have clear and accurate writing skills, strong proofreading and research skills, good attention to details and strong organizational skills, ability to work both on a team and independently; and knowledge of New York City. The fellow should have an interest in philanthropy and the nonprofit world.

Our ideal volunteer would have: strong writing skills; attention to detail; a passion for content creation; a positive attitude and strong work ethic; experience with of social media marketing on the Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Bonus points if you have proficiency in relevant tools like HootSuite.

How to Apply

Email, as a single PDF document, your resume, a cover letter, and a short writing sample (500-1500 words) to Amy Wolf at aw@nyct-cfi.org  using the subject “Marketing and Communications Fellow”.

View LinkedIn posting here. 

In the subject line please put your First Name, Last Name, and Communications Fellowship.

Applications must be received at The Trust by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 31, 2021.

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POSITION TITLE: Frontline Impact Project Intern

ORGANIZATION: Lubetzky Family Foundation

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote/Full-time

Organization Description

The Lubetzky Family Foundation (LFF), created by KIND Snacks founder Daniel Lubetzky, is dedicated to finding creative solutions to society’s greatest challenges.

Program Overview:

Frontline Impact Project (FIP) is a matchmaking platform to direct in-kind donations of quality-of-life goods, including food, beverages and personal care items, to frontline workers. Simply put, we connect companies who have products to donate with frontline organizations in need.

The program launched in partnership with The KIND Foundation in April of 2020 to support the healthcare heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has since expanded to support those on the frontlines of other domestic emergencies and natural disasters as well as election workers. To date, more than 80 companies have joined forces with KIND to donate over 6 million products through the platform.

Position Description

Reporting into FIP’s Program Manager, this is an invaluable opportunity for an Intern to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the project. Responsibilities will include:

Operations/Research:

• Verifying the accuracy of information submitted by frontline institutions.
•  Assisting in database management (Airtable), ensuring that data is accurate and current. 
• Evaluating and matching product requests compared to supply.
• Supporting the development and implementation of an outreach plan to source new frontline institutions in need of product donations.
• Researching trends in disaster response and sharing with the broader team, as needed.

Marketing/Communications

• Supporting social media efforts for FIP.
• Collecting photos and other storytelling content from product donors and recipients. 
• Support the development of content strategy for @frontlineimpact social media channels and work with communications director to populate the channels and manage the community 
• Researching prospective product donors for Frontline Impact Project

Skills & Qualifications

You are:

• A self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Someone who operates with kindness, transparency, and integrity
• Highly engaged in social media
• An excellent writer and communicator

You have:

• Experience from previous internship or work experience. 
• Availability to commit to our team for 8-12 weeks.
• Interest in philanthropy, program management, corporate social responsibility, or other relevant fields.

Additional Information

At Lubetzky Family Foundation we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. Lubetzky Family Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

How to Apply

To apply please email a resume and cover letter to Jobs@lubetzky.org with “Internship Application” in the subject line. Click here to view the internship posting on Idealist. 

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POSITION TITLE: Summer Research Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: GLSEN

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote/Part or Full-time

Organization Description

GLSEN is a national education 501c3 non-profit organization, leading the movement to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for all since 1990. We work tirelessly to ensure that all children can have a high-quality education where they are safe and affirmed. We envision a world in which every child student learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, and in turn is respected and accepted themselves.

GLSEN has been doing this work since 1990, and we are the only national organization dedicated to transforming K-12 school climate for LGBTQ+ students. We work at the local, district, state, and federal level to effect systems change in education in the U.S., and we connect with an international network of organizational partners to support similar progress around the world. Our work has produced measurable improvements in the lives of LGBTQ+ students in the United States and helped establish new norms of support for LGBTQ+ students in the education world. For more information on GLSEN’s policy advocacy, student leadership initiatives, school-based programs, research, and professional development for educators visit www.glsen.org.

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, GLSEN has quickly pivoted all of our work on-line, sustaining the relationships, community, and core sense of shared purpose that is the foundation of our power and track record of success.

Position Description

GLSEN is offering a paid Summer Research Fellowship for graduate students or recent graduates of a Masters or Doctoral program. The Research Fellow will support the GLSEN Research Institute in its research on LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education, and will:

• Gain experience conducting research for advocacy purposes;
• Develop their skills in applied research; and
• Increase their knowledge about LGBTQ+ education/youth issues.

The Fellow will be given specific opportunities to assist other researchers at the Institute with data collection, analysis, and reporting of large, national studies of LGBTQ+ youth and network with other scholars working in both academic and non-academic settings.

Responsibilities & Activities:

The Research Fellow will assist the GLSEN Research Institute with GLSEN’s primary research related to LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education, predominantly by assisting in survey outreach and data collection for the 2021 National School Climate Survey, GLSEN’s biennial national survey of LGBTQ+ students.

Working with other members of the GLSEN Research Institute team, the Fellow will:

• Monitor survey data collection and provide input on outreach strategies to communities from various backgrounds, including communities of color, in order to ensure a diverse and representative sample of LGBTQ+ students.
• Cultivate and maintain new and existing relationships with national, state, and local partner organizations for survey outreach.
• Help with writing, editing, and proofreading research reports, briefs, and other presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Review literature and manage upkeep of research literature database of current social science literature regarding LGBTQ+ issues in education.
• During the Fellowship, the Fellow will:
• Attend regular Research team meetings and receive 1:1 supervision from a Senior Research Associate.
• Have the opportunity to participate in organizational-wide professional development opportunities regarding racial, gender, and disability equity initiatives.
• Attend a specific event/conference and receive an annual membership to social science research association (e.g., American Educational Research Association, Society for Research on Adolescence, American Public Health Association).
• Have the opportunity to use GLSEN datasets (of LGBTQ+ students, secondary teachers, school mental health professionals, pre-service teachers, etc.) to prepare a manuscript for scholarly publication, with support and guidance from GLSEN researchers.

Skills & Qualifications

Individuals who are currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s or Doctoral program in the social sciences, such as Education, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, or related field.

Individuals with a strong passion for mission-driven research regarding LGBTQ+ youth and K-12 schools.

Prerequisites/Skills:

• Interest in using research to further social justice
• Experience with quantitative research required; familiarity with qualitative research a plus
• Working knowledge of SPSS data analysis program
• Background, familiarity, or strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues in education or LGBTQ+ youth issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Interest in working in applied research at a non-profit organization
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Commitment to GLSEN’s mission and goals

Additional Information

GLSEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, people of diverse gender identities, people with disabilities, and women to apply.

Reports to: Senior Research Associate

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay: $25-30/hour depending on qualifications and experience. Candidates who are available to work full-time or part-time are welcome to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your resume and a letter of interest to: http://www.glsen.org/apply-to-work-at-glsen. 

View the posting on Idealist here.

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POSITION TITLE: Communications Intern

ORGANIZATION: WhyHunger

LOCATION/JOB-TYPE: Remote/Part-time

Organization Description

WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. We are working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at WhyHunger.org

Position Description

WhyHunger is seeking a creative, motivated and committed intern to assist the Communications Department in implementing strategic communications initiatives at a thriving global non-profit. WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Intern will gain hands on experience in implementing strategic communications, including online marketing, social media, media relations, writing and editing articles, outreach campaigns and general communications projects. A valued and supported member of the team, the Communications Intern will have real responsibilities and impact, alongside the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of communications in the non-profit setting. 

Projects include:

• Draft and edit creative content including articles, graphics and promotional materials for use across various platforms
• Assist with planning and outreach activities for events and campaigns
• Collaborate with program staff to gather stories, images and quotes from our grassroots partners
• Assist with managing WhyHunger’s blog as well as any planning, execution and evaluation of social media strategy in support of our Digital Communications Assistant, as needed
• Assist members of the team with follow up and general office duties as needed

 

Skills & Qualifications

Interest in WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food

• Commitment to racial, social, economic, and environmental justice and a desire to be part of an anti-racist organizational culture
• Experience/Interest in communications, journalism, graphic design or comparable skills
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic graphic design skills
• Ability to manage time efficiently, flexibility and initiative
• A sense of humor and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Website (WordPress), Constant Contact, Google Analytics, Photoshop and video editing experience a plus

Additional Information

This internship is 20 hours/ 3 days per week; Position pays $15/hr. The Communications Intern reports to the Communications Manager

WhyHunger is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organization. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical conditions, disability, genetic information or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to whyhungerjobs@gmail.com.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, please apply early.

Click here to view the posting on Idealist.