Internship and fellowship postings as of January 12, 2022

POSITION: Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations (CEESP) program
ORGANIZATION: CUNY School of Medicine

*The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 6th.*

CUNY School of Medicine is actively seeking CUNY SPH students to apply to their Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations (CEESP) program. The CEESP Program is a research training program funded by the NIH/NCI grant to develop careers of public health students from all schools and programs of public health in the U.S. in the field of cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention and control. The CEESP Program provides funding for students to travel and conduct mentored summer research internships in foreign countries and U.S. minority settings. Accepted students will receive $7,200 from the CESSP Program for their summer work. This program can be utilized as a fieldwork site.Please find the session recording from the program information session that was held in the fall. When you click on the link to watch the recording, you will be viewing a preview (only 15 minutes in length.) To watch the entire recording, you must download the video. After watching the info session recording, your next steps are to visit the CEESP website, watch a few of the videos of past CEESP student projects to get a few ideas of your geographic, population, and topical areas of interest. Then reach out to Amr Soliman (asoliman@med.cuny.edu) ASAP to set up time to meet to begin to discuss your project proposal. He typically meets with potential applicants 4+ times each to shape your proposal for applying so this is a process you have to begin now if interested. 

 

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POSITION: Communications Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: African Services Committee (ASC) 

Position Summary: African Services Committee (ASC) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to be based at our office in New York City. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Communications Director to ensure that all communications activities are integrated to support ASC’s (1) fundraising campaigns; (2) advocacy initiatives; and (3) health, housing, legal, educational, and social service programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the production, development, design, and launch of ASC’s new website
• Conduct interviews to write success stories and profiles for the website, social media, and newsletters
• Liaise with Community Health Workers and other ASC staff to bolster client recruitment through communications activities
• Support the administration of ASC’s webinar series
• Research a landscape analysis of publications and journalists to engage
• Pitch innovative and creative ideas for paid advertising
• Contribute to the monthly reporting of analytics on ASC’s communications activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience and Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in African Studies, Public Health, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or other relevant field
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the public health and human rights landscape, including the issues, stakeholders, and clients
• Proven planning and organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple tasks
• Excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skills. Spoken and written fluency required in English; Fluency or advanced proficiency in French, Spanish, or Wolof preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently and effectively with both internal and external partners in a multicultural environment
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use standard technology packages such as Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Current US work authorization required

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Nicholas Diamond (he/him/his), Communications Director, at nickd@africanservices.org

About ASC: Founded in 1981 by Ethiopian refugees to give a helping hand to other newcomers, today ASC is a multiservice human rights agency based in Harlem and dedicated to assisting immigrants, refugees, and asylees from across the African Diaspora. Our programs address the needs of newcomers affected by war, persecution, poverty, and global health inequalities. We provide health, housing, legal, educational, and social services to more than 6,500 people each year. Staff representing more than 20 countries and speaking over 25 languages provide culturally and linguistically relevant support to this diverse and growing community. Expanding HIV prevention and access to AIDS treatment and care is central to our mission. ASC has taken this work from Harlem to the frontlines of the global pandemic and now operates three health and community development centers in Ethiopia. We are committed to challenging stigma and discrimination at all levels and supporting individuals, families, and communities most impacted by AIDS. Combined with life-saving treatment, this care and support has transformed thousands of lives.

 

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POSITION: Part Time Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Paulette Kranjac

CUNY Hunter alum is seeking a 10 hour per week student for e-commerce expansion and set up concerning a unique book on grief and grief expression advocacy work.

To manage the information, upload it on the site, maintain social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, back end stores connected to sites and social media, content marketing and SEO, seeing to it that everything is connected and it sells. 

To manage a book sales website www.newwaytogrieve.com. To garner PR including TEDx and other talks near and far for author. To promote book sales with Amazon and other instruments, google words etc.. Book is self-help based about loss.

Starting Salary $17/hr. General knowledge okay. Will pay you to do and grow with this.

To Apply: Email resume directly to Paulette at pkranjac@listprocessdirect.com 

 

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POSITION: Qualitative Research Intern
ORGANIZATION: The Bridge 

Department: Residential & Aging Services
Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week for at least 3 months (minimum of 180 hours)
Salary: Unpaid
Location: New York City and remote 

About The Bridge
The Bridge is a NYC-based supportive housing agency offering a comprehensive range of evidence-based rehabilitative services, including mental health and substance use treatment, housing, vocational training and job placement, healthcare, education, and creative arts programming. In 2014, The Bridge established the Aging Services program to support residents age in place by providing additional older adult-specific services to residents 55 years and older. Today, Aging Services comprises a multidisciplinary mobile team that assesses older Bridge residents, develops individualized care plans, provides treatment, and refers clients to relevant programs and services.

Job Description
The Bridge is looking for a Qualitative Research Intern to support the Aging Services program in an evaluation of the service model.

Responsibilities include: 

• Conducting in-person qualitative interviews with Aging Services clients, transcribing interviews, coding, and analyzing outcomes 
• Supporting the development of interview questions and selection criteria
• Researching relevant public health approaches and principles such as person or human-centered design, health equity, Do No Harm, Critical Race Theory, and more
• Collaborating with the Director of Special Projects and the Assistant Vice President of Aging and Clinical Services on ways to implement changes based on interview and research outcomes

If there are additional areas candidates are interested in learning, we are open to discussing how we can best integrate them into the role.

As part of New York State law, fingerprinting and criminal history checks are required for prospective employees of The Bridge. 

Qualifications:

• Current graduate students in Public Health or related field
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 
• Interest in health equity and using qualitative and mixed-methods research as way to inform program design and improvement
• Strong organizational skills 
• Respect for all people and their experiences 
• Able to conduct in person interviews in Bridge locations (Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan) 

To apply: Please email Alison Brundrett at abrundrett@thebridgeny.org with a copy of your resume and cover letter.

 

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POSITION: NCI Communications Fellowship (NCF)
ORGANIZATION: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

The NCI Communications Fellowship (NCF), formerly known as the Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP), gives highly-qualified graduate students and recent graduate degree recipients the opportunity to participate in vital communications projects across the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

NCF fellows are offered one-year fellowships in various communications and science-focused offices at NCI. The NCF highly encourages individuals from underrepresented populations to apply.

Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered eligible for the NCF:

• US Citizen or US permanent resident (Alien Registration number is required for US permanent residents)
• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, graduate school. If a recent graduate, graduate degree must have been awarded no more than two years prior to application deadline
• Current or final (if recent graduate) cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Communications experience/education. Some science writing, public health, or health communications experience is encouraged but not required
• NOTE: In order to be approved for logical and physical access to NIH facilities and systems, candidates must be able to pass a Federal background check, using Standard Form-85 (read SF-85). Note: Section 14 of the form asks, “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied, or manufactured illegal drugs?” The question pertains to the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances in accordance with Federal laws, even though permissible under state laws.

The application cycle opened January 5, 2022 and applications are due by midnight EST on February 13, 2022.

In your application you will be asked to provide the following:

• A current resume/CV
• Three work samples
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts are not required.
• A Personal Statement that addresses:
• Why you are interested in the NCF
• Your career aspirations
• Your teamwork experience(s)
• Why you should be selected for the NCF
• A Diversity Statement explaining how your participation would further the goal of the NCF to encourage diversity in NCI’s workforce, consistent with NIH’s Notice of Interest and Diversity (NOT-OD-20-031). NCI encourages individuals from underrepresented populations and disadvantaged backgrounds to apply.
• Name and contact information of two references able to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Your references will receive an electronic request to submit a letter of recommendation. They will not receive this request until your application has been submitted. They can prepare the letter in advance if they wish and then copy and paste it into the web form provided in the reference request email.

We take reasonable precautions to maintain the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the information submitted in your application. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact NCF-Contact@mail.nih.gov .

To view the official program website: NCI Communications Fellowship (NCF)

 

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POSITION: WorkWell NYC Partner Program Intern
ORGANIZATION: WorkWell NYC Partner – Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)

The WorkWell NYC Partner Program Intern will support program development and implementation, create promotional materials, and track program outcomes. The position will be based at the partner site, Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), with which WorkWell NYC works closely. The position will begin as soon as possible and requires the candidate to work 20-25 hours per week, with a minimum commitment through August, 2022. The position is compensated, and potential to extend the position will be based on performance. The position is currently hybrid remote and in-office, with the potential to move back to in-office full time based on guidance by the agency (ACS and OLR) as well as the City. 

Candidates may send their resume and cover letter via email to Victoria Good, victoria.good@olr.nyc.gov,  using the subject heading “WorkWell NYC Partner Program Internship”.

Projects and Responsibilities

Projects and responsibilities can be shaped by personal interests and skills, but will include:

• Researching innovative and effective workplace wellness programming in relevant topic areas 
• Developing educational materials to promote health and well-being
• Working with program staff to support successful implementation of workplace programs (i.e. physical activity challenges, flu vaccination clinics, and chronic disease prevention)
• Compiling and summarizing data
• Supporting the WorkWell NYC team at special events, as needed
• Strategizing ways to promote engagement among City employees at the Partner site and all associated offices
• Making site visits to assist with program implementation
• Other program support, as assigned
• The ideal Partner Program Assistant will:
• Have previous experience with public health program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
• Have a strong skill set in communications (flyer design, writing, etc.)
• Be a self-starter, with attention to detail
• Be flexible and able to balance multiple assignments
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, and creative

To view the official job posting: Partner Program Intern

 

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POSITION: Research Assistant Intern (Remote)
ORGANIZATION: The Population Council

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY: The Population Council’s Girl Innovation, Research, & Learning Center (GIRL Center) is a global research and thought leadership hub that generates, synthesizes, and translates evidence on adolescent girls. The GIRL Center works to ensure that policies and programs that aim to improve the health and well-being of adolescent girls are based on rigorous research and high-quality evidence. 

The Research Assistant Intern will be responsible for providing research and logistical support to the EGER project. The Evidence for Gender and Education Resource (EGER) is the first freely available resource to help the global gender and education community make informed decisions about their programming, investments, and policy and research priorities. 

Ideal candidates can work for 6 months for 35 hours per week. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities: 

1. Provide support on research projects, including conducting literature reviews, creating bibliographies, data entry, and formatting tables.
2. Draft sections of and copy-edit reports, briefs, presentations, and communications materials. 
3. Clean and analyze data using Stata (e.g. DHS and MICS data).
4. Other duties to support the overall development and management of the GIRL Center, as assigned.

Qualifications:
We recognize that strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here, and encourage applications from individuals who bring passion, skills and experience in many or most of these areas.

1. Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s Degree Program with at least 1 year of work experience in international development or research (internships are considered relevant work experience).
2. Excellent writing and communication skills, for both research and policy audiences. 
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and remain accountable in a remote-work environment, manage time efficiently, prioritize, and multi-task.
4. Ability to read and synthesize published articles and grey literature.
5. Excellent organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
6. Excellent English language skills (oral and written).
7. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. 
8. Proficiency in R or Stata preferred. 

Hourly rate between $18-22 per hour, depending on knowledge, skills and experience

Application Deadline: January 27, 2022
When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format.

To view the official job posting: Research Assistant Intern

 

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship – Program on Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL)
ORGANIZATION: Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics at Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital

The Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Medicine and Harvard Medical School invites its 2022 round of applications for postdoctoral fellows in pharmaceutical law and health services research. Current fellows have studied FDA regulation, patents, drug access and costs, and competition in the therapeutic marketplace. Other areas of focus include intellectual property, ethics, and comparative effectiveness, as well as the development, approval, and evidence-based use of drugs, devices, vaccines, procedures, and diagnostics. Applications are invited from researchers with doctoral degrees (J.D., M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent) or who will complete such training by July 2022. Fellows will have an appointment at Harvard Medical School, receive close mentorship from faculty members in the Division, and engage in one or more projects intended to start their careers in law and public health research. Fellowship length will vary depending on the candidate (Minimum: 1 year).

The deadline is January 28, 2022. To apply, please send to asarpatwari@bwh.harvard.edu: (1) a CV, (2) a writing sample, and (3) a cover letter describing your past work, ideas for the kind of research you’d like to do in the fellowship, and career goals.

The Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics is an approximately 75-member interdisciplinary research center. Our work focuses on the evaluation, regulation, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of prescription drugs and medical devices, as well as the development and evaluation of policies to improve use of therapeutics.

To view the official job posting: PORTAL Postdoctoral Fellowship

 

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POSITION: Environmental Health Fellowship Program
ORGANIZATION: Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Environmental Health Fellowship Program is supported through a cooperative agreement between the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The goal of the ASPPH Environmental Health Fellowship Program is to provide professional training and opportunities for early career public health professionals by enabling them to work in EPA on current and emerging environmental public health needs. These placements will be for one year, with a possible one-year extension. The program capitalizes on an important interdependence between the academic public health community and the EPA, one of the most important public health agencies in the world. EPA leads the nation’s environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for American people. ASPPH/EPA fellows work closely with nationally recognized experts who work to protect the environment.

What does the Fellowship offer you?
The Program is designed to provide leadership training in environmental health and policy. Selected Fellows will:

• Collaborate with leading experts in the fields of environmental health, toxicology, epidemiology, biology, and risk assessment on important current and emerging public health issues;
• Participate in work on cross-cutting health assessment issues
• Have access to environmental research laboratories and specialized equipment;
• Acquire skills, experience, and knowledge to enhance your career.

When and where are the Fellowships offered?
Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities for duration of one year (October/November 2022 – October/November 2023). Fellowships may be extended for an additional year, pending available funding, continued priority of the project area within EPA, and mutual agreement by the fellow, EPA, and ASPPH.

Fellows could be placed in various EPA organizations, most of which are located in the Washington, DC area, but could also be located in any of several laboratories, regional offices, or centers throughout the country.  Applicants will be notified of exact assignment locations during the final selection phase and matching process.

Eligibility
To qualify for this fellowship, candidates must have received their masters or doctorate degrees from an ASPPH-member school or program of public health within the last five years and be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (Green Card).  Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified in Public Health (CPH).

Fellowship Stipend
Fellows will receive a stipend payment for the duration of the fellowship based on the education level/degree requirement of the fellowship position. The fellowship stipend is intended to cover all living expenses including housing and project related travel.

In addition to the fellowship stipend, the fellow will have “fellowship allowance” intended to cover health-related expenses incurred during the one year fellowship period.  The “fellowship allowance” may also be used to cover project-related travel, tuition, journal subscriptions, association dues, etc.

Application deadline: January 26, 2022

To learn more and apply, visit: Environmental Health Fellowship Program

 

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POSITION: Policy Fellow, Mark & Sushma Palmer Public Health Advocacy Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), America’s food and health watchdog, is one of the nation’s leading public health advocacy organizations with a 50-year record of fighting for science in the public interest. We’ve led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school foods and remove sugary drinks from children’s menus. National policy successes include the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act; Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act; Food Safety Modernization Act; and Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. 

The Mark & Sushma Palmer Public Health Advocacy Fellowship provides a two-year, full-time position to an early career public health professional to help them develop valuable advocacy and research skills while promoting nutrition, public health and citizen advocacy. 

The Policy Fellow advocates for improved nutrition and health policy with local, state and federal policy makers and engages health professionals, academics, and concerned citizens in supporting nutrition policies. This position reports to the Senior Policy Associate and is available either in CSPI’s Washington, DC office or remotely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Senior Policy Associate to develop and implement advocacy goals and strategies for nutrition policy campaigns. Collaborate with outreach and capacity building, communications, scientific, legal, and other policy staff. 
• Strengthen existing relationships and broaden support for food and nutrition policies with partners and elected and appointed officials at the national, state, and local levels, including groups and individuals advocating for public health, racial and health equity and social justice.
• Provide technical assistance, materials, and strategic advice to organizations, coalitions, and policy makers, mobilize grassroots, support federal, state and local advocacy (including lobbying) efforts in support of food and nutrition policies.
• Write and develop advocacy materials, including: fact sheets, reports, letters, social media posts, testimony, petitions, infographics, talking points, and action alerts.
• Review scientific literature to inform policy positions and advocacy strategies.
• Organize and represent CSPI at meetings, events, briefings, webinars, calls, and with the press.
• Supervise interns.
• Carry out other departmental activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS, MPH, MPP) in health, policy or nutrition; or Bachelor’s degree plus two years of public health or policy experience.
• Commitment to CSPI’s work and mission.
• Commitment to advancing equity at the intersection of public health and social justice and ability to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the work and in the workplace.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak effectively and persuasively and produce high-quality written products.
• Ability to interpret and critique scientific research in nutrition and public health.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision; and ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Compensation
The salary range is $50,000 to $55,000, based on experience. This is a two-year grant funded position with the potential to extend, contingent upon funding availability. CSPI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 3 weeks of annual vacation leave; additional paid holiday leave between December 24 and January 1; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; excellent medical and dental insurance with CSPI paying a significant portion of employee and dependent premiums; and a three percent employer match contribution to the retirement plan after one year of service.

To Apply
Please use CSPI’s Paylocity Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to apply for the Policy Fellow position. You are required to submit a resume and cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest. The application deadline is January 24, 2022.

To view the official job posting: Policy Fellow

 

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: University of California San Francisco

The Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network (SIREN) at the University of California San Francisco is seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral fellow to help lead a California-based research project related to screening for social risks and adverse childhood experiences conducted in adult primary care settings. The fellow will contribute to the project’s literature review, primary data collection (surveys, interviews with patients and clinical team members/leadership from community health centers across the state), qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and findings dissemination (e.g., papers, reports, and issue briefs).  

To apply, provide a cover letter describing your interests and experience, your CV and one first author manuscript (published or unpublished). Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period. Salaries are competitive and will be commensurate with the applicants’ experience and training. Additional funding is available for travel, presentations, and research expenses.

Applicants may submit their applications in an email entitled “Postdoc application” to Dr. Danielle Hessler Jones at Danielle.Hessler@ucsf.edu. Questions about the position can also be directed to Dr. Hessler Jones.

To view the official job posting: UCSF SIREN Fellow

 

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: University of California San Francisco

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join our investigative team on an exciting new five-year trial to examine how guaranteed basic income paired with financial capability training can impact the financial, mental and physical well-being of low-income Black emerging adults (ages 18-24) during their critical period of transition to independence.  The work will be conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area in collaboration with investigators from the UCSF Division of Prevention Science, Oregon Health & Science University- Portland State University School of Public Health (OHSU/PSU), MyPath, and UC Berkeley School of Public Health.  

We are seeking a fellow to help design and conduct collaborative research on addressing the social determinants of health, assisting with study protocols and design, and working with the team to develop new grants to build on the currently funded research.  Analysis and manuscript development will be conducted under the direction of a senior investigative team, with strong emphasis placed on career development, training in grantsmanship, interdisciplinary research, and translation of science into programming and policy.  There are more details provided in the attached opportunity description.  

Application Process
Please submit the following materials to sheri.lippman@ucsf.edu by February 1st, 2022
– Curriculum Vitae
– A detailed Cover Letter, including a summary of relevant experience, research interests, and statement of long-term career goals.
– Three letters of reference

More info about the grant and the Transformative Research to Address Health Disparities, Office of the NIH Director Common Fund Initiative can be found here:
https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10414694 
https://commonfund.nih.gov/healthdisparitiestransformation 

To view the official job posting: Postdoctoral Fellowship

 

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POSITION: Summer Internships
ORGANIZATION: The Centers for Medicare Services (CMS)

About
The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. 

The 12-week internship is designed to enhance students’ knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals; and seeks to familiarize participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs. 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Opening on January 10, 2022!  Each vacancy includes an applicant cut-off number of 350. Each respective announcement will close at the end of the day that the applicant limit is reached. Additional vacancies MAY be posted in February 2022 depending on the needs of the agency.

• Graduate Level Student Trainee (Health Insurance) GS-05 & GS-07
• Graduate level Student Trainee (Administrative) GS-05 & GS-07

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship required
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Current students in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
• CMS utilizes the Pathways Internship Program through our Annual Summer Intern Program.