Internship and fellowship postings as of December 1, 2021

POSITION: Health Communication Content Development and Design Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH – The NY Vaccine Literacy Campaign

I. Capstone/Fieldwork Placement

OR

II. Part-time Position

Program description:
With support from the New York Community Trust, the Altman Foundation, Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust and New York State Health Foundation, CONVINCE USA, an initiative at the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy, has launched the New York Vaccine Literacy Campaign, a vaccine education and engagement initiative that will establish community-based channels for vaccine communication, training, and strategies. NY VLC will increase community-level access to vaccine education and information by offering tailored webinars, education modules, training, and other capacity-building resources. The Campaign operates in NYC, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester counties. 

In consultation with a community advisory board, we will identify vulnerable populations that are at risk for unaddressed questions and concerns about vaccination and therefore more susceptible to mis/disinformation. Publicly available vaccine dosage data, as well as quarterly surveying aimed at assessing knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors around vaccination will inform the tailoring and targeting of content. With the guidance of the community engagement advisory board, the campaign will create inroads to CBOs in need of tools and strategies to build vaccine confidence in their communities. 

Capstone/Fieldwork Position Overview:

This role will support the program manager of the NY VLC and help ensure that the team meets greater program goals and deliverables in a timely and effective manner. The position’s responsibilities encompass health communication, content development, and community partner support. 

The program assistant role can be filled as:

1. Capstone/Fieldwork Placement
   Totaling 180 hours from January – May ‘22. (~10 hours/week) The fieldwork/capstone recipient will receive a $1,500 stipend.

   OR

2. Part-time Position
   12-19 hours per week (at $20/hour), beginning ~January ‘22.

Health Communication Content Development and Design Fieldwork Responsibilities:

• Under the leadership of the Program Manager, aid in developing new education and communications materials to support the needs of community partners
• Use Canva to develop and update visual materials, i.e., flyers, etc. 
• Develop social media posts about NY VLC-related activities
• Assist with the writing for monthly newsletter, COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Community Bulletin. Attend monthly meetings with our newsletter partner. 
• Write blog posts for NY VLC’s Insights blog: content roundups, community case studies, etc.
• Track hyperlink clicks and QR code scans of NY VLC materials
• Attend meetings with the program manager and community partners to learn about partners’ content needs
• Attend relevant health communication training events
• Maintain education and communications resource repository on NY VLC site
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• MPH / MS student in good academic standing or recent graduate
• Experience in developing visual and written materials for health communications: messaging briefs, FAQ sheets, and infographics
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Interest (and experience preferred) in community / client support.
• Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual and are comfortable in translating English language materials

To apply, please email your resume to Hannah.lathan@sph.cuny.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

To view the official job posting: Program Assistant

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POSITION: Community Partner Support and Engagement Program Assistant
ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH – The NY Vaccine Literacy Campaign

I. Capstone/Fieldwork Placement

OR

II. Part-time Position

Program description: 

With support from the New York Community Trust, the Altman Foundation, Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust and New York State Health Foundation, CONVINCE USA, an initiative at the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy, has launched the New York Vaccine Literacy Campaign, a vaccine education and engagement initiative that will establish community-based channels for vaccine communication, training, and strategies. NY VLC will increase community-level access to vaccine education and information by offering tailored webinars, education modules, training, and other capacity-building resources. The Campaign operates in NYC, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester counties. 

In consultation with a community advisory board, we will identify vulnerable populations that are at risk for unaddressed questions and concerns about vaccination and therefore more susceptible to mis/disinformation. Publicly available vaccine dosage data, as well as quarterly surveying aimed at assessing knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors around vaccination will inform the tailoring and targeting of content. With the guidance of the community engagement advisory board, the campaign will create inroads to CBOs in need of tools and strategies to build vaccine confidence in their communities. 

Capstone/Fieldwork Position Overview:

This role will support the program manager of the NY VLC and help ensure that the team meets greater program goals and deliverables in a timely and effective manner. The position’s responsibilities encompass community partner outreach, resource support, and engagement. 

The program assistant role can be filled as:

1. Capstone/Fieldwork Placement
   Totaling 180 hours from January – May ‘22. (~10 hours/week) The fieldwork/capstone recipient will receive a $1,500 stipend.
   
   OR

2. Part-time Position
   12-19 hours per week (at $20/hour), beginning ~January ‘22.

Community Partner Support & Engagement Responsibilities:

• Under the leadership of the Program Manager, aid in the outreach to new potential community partners across the NY VLC’s catchment area
• Research community partners across the NY VLC’s catchment area to outreach to and expand our network
• Engage existing community partners in follow-up to gauge their needs for continued support 
• Update community partner database on AirTable with all ongoing partner activities
• Update the NY VLC’s newsletter contact list as new partnerships are developed
• Draft outreach emails to community partners about ongoing trainings and events
• Attend NY VLC events and meetings to take notes and assist with summary reports
• Attend community board and other virtual community meetings
• Stay abreast of community engagement tactics for both the VLC’s efforts and to offer to partners as recommendations 
• Help update NY VLC decks and presentation materials as needed
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• MPH / MS student in good academic standing or recent graduate
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Interest (and experience preferred) in community outreach and engagement.
• Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual and are comfortable in translating English language materials

To apply, please email your resume to Hannah.lathan@sph.cuny.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

To view the official job posting: Program Assistant

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POSITION: LifeSci NYC Internship Program
ORGANIZATION: LifeSci NYC

The growth of New York City’s life sciences industry depends on attracting and retaining a steady stream of qualified talent to start companies and fill essential roles, especially as New York City’s $500 million investment is projected to create 16,000 high-paying jobs in the industry. Thus, the City has a vested interest in preparing a diverse range of New York City students for careers in the life sciences sector.

The program provides quality internships for undergraduate and graduate students, while offering curriculum and training support with refined “hard” skills in the sciences and “soft” skills of professional and personal development.

Host companies and organizations range from early-stage startups to large pharmaceutical and biotech firms to businesses that serve the industry in specific capacities, including marketing, public relations, or capital investment. To date, over 120 companies have served as hosts.

Program Details

• Summer internships will take place May 31 – August 5, 2022. Academic year internships can be scheduled by host companies and students. All positions are paid (at least $15/hour).
• Host companies can be located anywhere within commuting distance of New York City. However, some internships may be offered remotely.
• Companies that served as hosts for summer 2021 include: BioBus, Biolabs@NYULangone, Bucha Bio, Cureatr, Deerfield Management, Envisagenics, Flextrapower, Havas Health & You, Helaina, IndieBio NY, Kinnos, Ladenburg Thalmann, Mirimus, Inc, New York Stem Cell Foundation, Pfizer, VantAI
• Interns will be invited to participate in a dynamic range of events including a pre-internship Boot Camp (May 25 – 27, 2022), networking receptions, industry career panels, and site tours, and will have opportunities to meet industry leaders and more.
• Please note that the LifeSci NYC Internship Program cannot provide housing, meals, and/or transportation costs for the summer. Students must make their own arrangements for accommodations, meals, and travel.

Eligibility

• Open to students currently enrolled in a New York City-based college or university, or New York City residents currently enrolled in (or within two years of graduating from) any college or university
• Students must be US citizens or US permanent residents (including DACA participants), or holders of visas that allow completion of the internship without sponsorship
• Preference will be given to rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students. LifeSci NYC may consider those who have already graduated if they are within a year of graduation, meet all other criteria, and are willing to commit to the program for the full duration of the internship period.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age.
• Students should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Students with a GPA under 3.0 may apply but must write an explanation of extenuating circumstances.
• Participants must be able to commit to a standard, full-time work week for the ten weeks of the program, must commit to the work requirements of their host site, and are expected to attend and actively engage in all scheduled seminars, events, and activities, and remain active as program alumni.

To learn more about the LifeSci NYC Internship program, view the program flier or visit the program website.

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: University of Pittsburgh, The Center for LGBT Health Research 

The Center for LGBT Health Research is recruiting a post-doctoral scholar to join our team located in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. The position is funded by a T32 Training Grant from the National Institute of Mental Health and is designed to provide pre- and post-doctoral training in HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) and/or transgender women. The initial appointment is for one year, but upon satisfactory accomplishment of goals would be renewed for a second year.

The exact focus of applicants’ work is negotiable but must center on HIV prevention among MSM and/or transgender women. We particularly welcome applicants who focus on bio-behavioral HIV prevention research, HIV prevention research among minority MSM, social determinants of HIV risk among MSM, research that focuses on HIV risk among transgender women, or research among aging MSM. The successful post-doctoral applicant will have access to a wide range of funded research and practice projects located at the Center for LGBT Health Research, at the Graduate School of Public Health and/or the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Multiple levels of support exist at the Center for LGBT Health Research, the Graduate School of Public Health and the Health Sciences for the design of National Institutes of Health funding applications to support research in any of the above areas, or other foci to improve the quality of HIV prevention efforts among MSM and transgender populations. Low residency option available. 

Postdoctoral candidates with an interest in HIV prevention research training among sexual minority men and trans people, particularly within communities of color, may contact Dr. Mackey R. Friedman (mrf9@pitt.edu) for more information. Funding is available for T32 postdocs consistent with NIH pay scale guidelines.

To learn more, visit the program website.

 

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