Internship and fellowship postings as of December 15, 2021 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program
ORGANIZATION: Public Health Institute, Centers for Disease and Prevention

*The application deadline has been extended to Friday, December 17, 2021.*

The PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program is excited to announce an off-cycle, one-year pilot program to provide opportunities for recent graduates interested in exploring a career in global health. We are seeking candidates with graduate degrees from minority-serving institutions interested in gaining global health training and experience working with the CDC. Selected finalists will participate in a one-year full time training fellowship opportunity starting January 2022 in Atlanta, GA, working alongside leading experts across CDC on global health-related projects, focusing on one of five different technical tracks: Epidemiology, Surveillance, Program Management, Strategic Information, and Monitoring & Evaluation.

The PHI/CDC Global Health Fellowship Program, implemented by the Public Health Institute, is funded by the CDC to offer qualified individuals the opportunity to gain global health experience and develop technical skills to address emerging public health threats. Visit our website at www.phi-cdcfellows.org to learn more about the program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates must have received a Master’s or Doctoral degree completed by the end of December 2021 or within the past five years (no earlier than February 2017) from a Minority-Serving Institution, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Asian America and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AAPISIs). You can search for your institution here. The degree should have a focus or be relevant to one of the five technical tracks noted above. The applicant must be either a U.S. Citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) but there are some exceptions, and authorized to work in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates can access the application portal here.

If you have any questions, please contact Roara Michael, University Liaison Program Officer at rmichael@cugh.org.

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POSITION: Policy Intern (2 spots available)
ORGANIZATION: NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU)

About PEU
The City of New York’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created in 2015 to serve New Yorkers in historically underserved neighborhoods and connect them to key City services, using innovative methods of proactive outreach. PEU’s model has proven particularly critical in the midst of the global pandemic, a severe economic crisis, and now a challenging recovery. By combining proactive outreach, long term case management, and an interagency approach, PEU breaks down bureaucratic barriers to better serve those who are struggling with a range of hardships – from landlord harassment, homelessness, housing insecurity and eviction, to lack of health insurance, food insecurity, and much more.

PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams:

DemocracyNYC: Helps increase participation in elections and strengthen ties to government.
GetCoveredNYC: Helps enroll New Yorkers in health insurance, including low- and no-cost coverage.
Home Support Unit: Helps New Yorkers in homeless shelters find and move into permanent, stable housing.
Tenant Support Unit: Helps keep tenants secure in their homes by connecting them to rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs, anti-eviction and repair resources, and access to NYC’s Right to Counsel program.

In addition to helping New Yorkers every day through core programs, PEU has been front and center of vital COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida recovery and relief efforts.

Job Description
PEU policy interns will work 25 hours per week and receive ongoing training in order to assist PEU’s Policy Director and PEU’s outreach teams, while building professional skills. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Scanning and compiling daily media reports for stories relevant to PEU’s core work
Researching and tracking relevant pending legislation
Compiling lists of resources for clients
Entering, tracking and analyzing data
Joining team meetings and program planning sessions
Supporting outreach efforts to New Yorkers through remote outreach tactics, including peer-to-peer texting, phone-banking and relational organizing
Assisting staff with special projects Qualifications
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Willingness to learn, adapt and problem solve
Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

This internship pays $22/hr and is slated to begin during the Spring 2022 semester.

To apply, upload your resume and a cover letter into this application form.

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POSITION: Communications Intern (2 spots available)
ORGANIZATION: NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU)

PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams:

DemocracyNYC: Helps increase participation in elections and strengthen ties to government.
GetCoveredNYC: Helps enroll New Yorkers in health insurance, including low- and no-cost coverage.
Home Support Unit: Helps New Yorkers in homeless shelters find and move into permanent, stable housing.
Tenant Support Unit: Helps keep tenants secure in their homes by connecting them to rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs, anti-eviction and repair resources, and access to NYC’s Right to Counsel program.

In addition to helping New Yorkers every day through core programs, PEU has been front and center of vital COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida recovery and relief efforts.

Job Description
PEU communications interns will work 25 hours per week and receive ongoing training in order to assist PEU’s Communications Director and PEU’s outreach teams, while building professional skills. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Scanning and compiling daily media reports for stories relevant to PEU’s core work
Drafting social media content for PEU channels
Creating social media toolkits for agency and community partners
Designing social media graphics and flyers to be distributed by PEU outreach teams
Generating and revising copy for websites when needed
Supporting the development of press releases, statements, advisories, columns, op-eds, talking points, and internal briefings
Tracking and circulating relevant news clips to various PEU team members
Supporting the Communications Director, Senior Advisor for Communications, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff
Entering, tracking and analyzing data
Working with translators on content translation and proofreading
Joining team meetings and program planning sessions
Supporting outreach efforts to New Yorkers through remote outreach tactics, including peer-to-peer texting, phone-banking and relational organizing
Assisting staff with special projects

Qualifications

Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Willingness to learn, adapt and problem solver
Experience with social media in a professional setting is an asset
Graphic design, video, or photography experience is a plus, but not required for this experience
Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

This internship pays $22/hr and is slated to begin during the Spring 2022 semester.

To apply, upload your resume and a cover letter into this application form.

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POSITION: Summer Associate, Innovation – New Frontiers
ORGANIZATION: The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a 2022 Summer Associate to join our Innovation team.

We value our Summer Associates and want to invest in and mentor future leaders who will grow personally and professionally and create impact in the philanthropic sector. As a Summer Associate at The Rockefeller Foundation, you will have the chance to contribute to our initiatives through engaging, meaningful work assignments.

Please Note:

This position is open to graduate students only.
Submission of a cover letter is required.
The 2022 Summer Program, which is a paid program, will run 10-12 weeks, with exact dates to be determined.
This position will be based in the New York office, however, the program is planned to remain remote.

The New Frontiers program team identifies new ideas that can positively impact the world and helps bring them to life in the world by engaging with diverse networks of thinkers and leaders, holding convenings to shape new ideas, identifying next steps, building coalitions to carry them out, and supporting experimental new ventures that can test these ideas and scale them.

We deal with a diverse set of challenging and complex issues and ideas. In the recent past we’ve worked on the role of technology in ensuring equitable access to public safety nets in the United States and the role of digital public infrastructure in global development. Some of the issues we’re looking at now include how to build narratives to support equitable green transitions, modernizing the way we think about infrastructure, the role of gender in an equitable economy, and the future of urbanization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis on issues in the New Frontiers portfolio and write briefs for internal and external use, through desk research and interviews with experts and stakeholders.
Support the execution of meetings and convenings, by researching potential invitees, managing invitations, and preparing research briefs and other materials.
Draft grant and contract materials with guidance from program officers.
Develop documents, reports, articles, infographics, etc. for internal and external communications.

Education, Training and Experience

Currently enrolled in a graduate program. We are a team of curious generalists and are open to students in a variety of programs. This position may be of particular interest to master’s students in business, journalism, the social sciences, public policy, government, international development, innovation, and similar. PhD students interested in careers outside academia may also be a good fit.
Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to synthesize large volumes of research and data to guide strategy.
Strong writer for general and specialized audiences.
Collaborative, flexible, curious, eager to learn, and interested in how Foundation’s create and execute strategies working alongside partners.
Must be a proactive self-starter.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet search skills, and ability to learn new applications quickly. Basic data analysis and visualization skills with tools such as Tableau, Stata, R, or Flourish could be a plus.
Committed to the mission of the Foundation, to inclusion, equity and diversity in every aspect of your work, and to challenging conventional wisdom through evidence, reason, and amplifying dissenting, unconventional, and marginalized voices.

To view the official job posting: Summer Associate, Innovation – New Frontiers

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POSITION: Summer Associate, Innovation – Data & Technology
ORGANIZATION: The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks a 2022 Summer Intern to join the Innovation Team.

Please Note:

This position is open to graduate students only.
Submission of a cover letter is required.
The 2022 Summer Program, which is a paid program, will run 10-12 weeks, with exact dates to be determined.
This position will be based in the New York office, however, the program is planned to remain remote.

Our Innovation portfolio seeks to amplify and complement work across all of the Foundation’s other initiatives by finding new ways to utilize data, to strengthen partnerships and to extract more leverage from existing networks. Across all these diverse pursuits the aim is to magnify the combined impact of the Foundation and its many partners.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

As part of the Applied Analytics Group, you will collaborate with Data Scientists on analyses and visualizations.
Support group efforts by providing background research, analysis, and scope documents on new or ongoing projects
Design, develop and implement data pipelines in cloud-based environments

Education, Experience and Skills

Currently enrolled in a computer science, or quantitative graduate degree program.
Experience using Python/R and comfortable using CLIs and cloud-based services.
Ability and inclination to scope initial projects, document ongoing/final projects and back-up reproducible work in code repositories.
Comfortable working individually or within teams.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Committed to the mission of the Foundation, to inclusion, equity and diversity in every aspect of your work, and to challenging conventional wisdom through evidence, reason, and amplifying dissenting, unconventional, and marginalized voices.

To view the official job posting: Summer Associate, Innovation – Data & Technology

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POSITION: Summer Associate, Innovation – Data Science Ventures
ORGANIZATION: The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a 2022 Summer Associate to join our Innovation team focused on funding projects under our data science for social impact and new ventures portfolios.

Please Note:

This position is open to graduate students only.
Submission of a cover letter is required.
The 2022 Summer Program, which is a paid program, will run 10-12 weeks, with exact dates to be determined.
This position will be based in the New York office, however, the program is planned to remain remote.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis on innovative technologies and approaches that improve the lives of all the poor and vulnerable people around the world.
Support the identification, vetting, and funding of new data science methods and ventures.
Draft grant and contract materials with guidance from program officers.
Support due diligence of potential grants and contracts.
Prepare documents for internal and external communications.

Education, Training and Experience

Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: business, data science, technology, public policy, government, international development, or a related discipline.
Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to synthesize large volumes of research and data to guide strategy.
Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in how Foundation’s create and execute strategies working alongside partners.
Previous work experience in the nonprofit sector, consulting, research, technology or business-related discipline preferred.
Must be a proactive self-starter.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet search skills, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Committed to the mission of the Foundation, to inclusion, equity and diversity in every aspect of your work, and to challenging conventional wisdom through evidence, reason, and amplifying dissenting, unconventional, and marginalized voices.

To view the official job posting: Summer Associate, Innovation – Data Science Ventures

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POSITION: Summer Associate, Innovation – Convenings and Networks
ORGANIZATION: The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking a 2022 Summer Associate to join our Innovation team.

Please Note:

This position is open to graduate students only.
Submission of a cover letter is required.
The 2022 Summer Program, which is a paid program, will run 10-12 weeks, with exact dates to be determined.
This position will be based in the New York office, however, the program is planned to remain remote.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Support the successful execution of the 2022 17 Rooms Flagship Summit.
This will include assisting with project managing and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are carried through by members of the Secretariat team – comprised of representatives from The Rockefeller Foundation and The Brookings Institution. This will include a mix of programmatic and operational responsibilities.
Provide administrative, communication, and logistical support in preparation for annual Flagship Summit including coordination with Executive Assistants
Conduct research and analysis to support Room co-moderators that accelerate measurable progress to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Draft grant and contract materials with guidance from program officers.
Support due diligence of potential grants and contracts.
Prepare documents for internal and external communications.

Education, Training and Experience

Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: business, technology, public policy, government, international development, or a related discipline.
Strong research and analytical capabilities; able to synthesize large volumes of research and data to guide strategy.
Collaborative, innovative, eager to learn, and interested in how Foundation’s create and execute strategies working alongside partners.
Previous work experience in the nonprofit sector, consulting, research, technology or business-related discipline preferred.
Must be a proactive self-starter.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet search skills, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Committed to the mission of the Foundation, to inclusion, equity and diversity in every aspect of your work, and to challenging conventional wisdom through evidence, reason, and amplifying dissenting, unconventional, and marginalized voices.

To view the official job posting: Summer Associate, Innovation – Convenings and Networks

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POSITION: 2022 Healthcare Delivery Leadership Program, Graduate Intern Program
ORGANIZATION: Amwell

Brief Overview:
In this fast paced, dynamic Ten (10)-week corporate internship program starting in June 2022, we are recruiting candidates completing their first year of graduate school looking for experience in strategic work across strategic partnerships, technology, marketing, project management, business and quantitative roles. Candidates will be challenged across all functions within Amwell. Throughout the ten (10) weeks, candidates are critically assessed for potential full time placement upon completing their two year graduate degree.

We can promise a Ten (10)-week intensive program aimed at providing graduate students with an experience that will enrich their understanding of the challenges and complexities of healthcare technology and service delivery. Students will have access to senior management along with executive visibility and direct supervisory support to offer guidance and feedback. Specific projects will be tailored and designed to match the candidate’s skills and career goals, as well as the department needs.

Core Responsibilities:

Manage the design, development and implementation of complex projects that will support the growth and delivery of Amwell’s products, while increasing people’s access to healthcare.
Lead growth and transformation by influencing a culture of adaptability, excellence and collaboration. Recommendation and implementation of process, staffing, and technological solutions to support an efficient and effective model for a corporate organization.
Execute strategic plans that demonstrate value and measurable improvement in the healthcare delivery system.
Navigate department needs to determine key team priorities in order to enhance existing services or create new, improved solutions.
Collaborate with team members to cultivate innovative ideas that work towards our goal of addressing the challenges our health system faces today.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills with proven ability to understand the day-to-day operations of a corporate environment.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a Masters Graduate Program with expected graduation in December 2022 OR May 2023
A minimum of 2 years professional experience
Demonstrated problem solving and influencing skill set
Highly successful working independently, in teams and across a matrixed environment
Change management and innovative mind-set
Analytical, managerial, and organizational skills

Applications:

Open Internship roles are listed on our careers page (Direct Links Below). The application deadline is January 1, 2022. Interviews will start the 2nd and 3rd weeks of January. To ensure the best experience, please apply only to your top role of interest.

Amwell Departments participating in this year’s internship program:

To view the official job posting: Healthcare Delivery Leadership Program

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POSITION: Public Policy Intern
ORGANIZATION: Community Healthcare Network (CHN)

About Community Healthcare Network (CHN)
Community Healthcare Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the underserved communities of Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. Through the care we provide at our Health Centers and through our various programs, we touch the lives of 85,000 people annually. Community Healthcare Network is an anti-racist organization committed to recruiting a diverse workforce to reflect the community we serve. We encourage People of Color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. Please learn more about our organization by visiting our website at http://www.chnnyc.org.

The Position
CHN is seeking a Healthcare Public Policy Intern to support the Manager of Policy and External Affairs. The internship will be primarily based remotely, with additional opportunities to work from CHN’s Central Administrative Office in mid-town Manhattan, and opportunities to visit CHN sites across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

The internship program offers experiential learning opportunities for graduate-level students for a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, and. Master of Public Service, among others as applicable to health policy and administration.

The intern will tackle salient healthcare policy issues and support the development, prioritization, and implantation of relevant public policy initiatives and advocacy campaigns, particularly those that address issues affecting underserved communities in New York City.

Skills Required

Excellent skills in research and writing.
Ability to track national, state, and local government initiatives that may directly affect the organization.
Ability to produce policy memos for internal and external constituents, letters to elected officials, hearing testimonies, 1-pagers for advocacy initiatives, and more.

Key Information

Job Type: 15+ Hours per week (Part-time)
Pay: $15 per Hour
Timeline: January through June 2022 (with a possibility to extend the internship).

To Apply
Email Cover Letter and Resume to Erin Verrier MPA, Manager of Policy and External Affairs, everrier@chnnyc.org.

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POSITION: Nutrition Incentives Program Assistant, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in New York City + New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

The Nutrition Incentives Program Assistant position sits in the Healthy Eating Unit, which aims to promote healthy eating through shaping the environment and building on New Yorkers’ resources, knowledge, and skills. This is a part-time (approx. 21 hours/week) temporary position from November 2021 through June 2022.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Healthy Eating Unit is seeking a Nutrition Incentive Program Assistant to support implementation and evaluation of nutrition incentive programs, which aim to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for New Yorkers with low incomes. The Nutrition Incentive Program Assistant will support the Health Bucks and Half Off Farm Box programs, and other nutrition incentive programs, including Get the Good Stuff, as needed. The Program Assistant will report to the Program Coordinator and join a team of approximately 4-5 people.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help track Health Bucks distribution by farmers markets and community organizations and application of Half Off Farm Box discount by food box and farm share sites. Review and compile data and draft reports for program evaluators.
Assist with preparation and implementation of the 2022 Health Bucks season including: outreaching to farmers market operators and collecting market information; reviewing applications for Health Bucks from community and faith-based organizations; developing and preparing promotional materials for distribution; distributing Health Bucks to farmers market operators.
Ensure farmers market locator website and texting service are up to date.
Assist with other nutrition incentive programs and research projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.
Willing to travel to farmers markets, food boxes and farm share sites throughout the five boroughs of NYC.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications with strong Excel skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Current graduate student in nutrition, public health, public policy, or related field.
Experience working in multicultural settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
Interest in working on regional food systems and food security issues and the underlying causes of health inequities in NYC communities.

PAY RATE AND AVAILABILITY

Part-time, temporary position from November 2021 through June 2022 (Up to 21 hours/week Monday-Friday).
The pay rate for this position is $20 per hour
This position is located at 42-09 28th St, Queens, NY

To view the official job posting: Nutrition Incentives Program Assistant