Internship and fellowship postings as of March 30, 2022

POSITION: Health Education/Outreach Program Assistant (CUNY Masters Students Only)
ORGANIZATION: NYC Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene

Program Description:

The NYC Health Department, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV and STI (BHHS), Viral Hepatitis Program (VHP) works to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis B and hepatitis C in NYC. The Capacity Building unit within VHP administers multiple direct service programs through contracts with thirty syringe exchange programs, community organizations, hospitals, and health centers.

Hep Free NYC is a network building capacity to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C in NYC. The coalition seeks to foster an inclusive collaboration among all stakeholders to advance hepatitis B and C awareness, screening, access to care, and vaccination through education, outreach, advocacy and support of research.

Pay: $17.50/ hour

Hours: 19 hours maximum per week

Roles and Responsibilities

The Health Education/Outreach Program Assistant will assist with the following activities and tasks:

• Design materials for the public and public health stakeholders. Materials include written printed materials, social media content, website content, and other materials as needed.
• Develop health communication projects to meet community needs.
• Maintain communications and coalition project databases, websites, and social media platforms.
• Work closely with organization leadership to enhance communications and coalition building capacity.
• Assist with project tracking and reporting tasks
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Applicant must:

• Be interested in community health, communications/design and community organizing
• Be interested in working in partnership with people living with HIV, Viral hepatitis, and other chronic health conditions for better health outcomes
• Have excellent oral, writing and inter-personal skills
• Be Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and online and print design software.
• Have positive attitude and team oriented outlook /ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Have equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to:

Sarah Ahmed, MPH, CHES

Communications and Community Engagement Programs Manager, Viral Hepatitis Program

Email: sahmed10@health.nyc.gov 

To view the official job posting: CUNY-DOH Internship

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POSITION: College Assistant
ORGANIZATION: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)

BMCC Center for Career Development has a 20 hr/week college assistant position open in their department (Salary: $15.61 / hour).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for students coming into the offi ce or joining our virtual front desk
• Provide overview of Center for Career Development services and resources for students
• Review resumes and inform students on the process of uploading job search correspondence on to Career Express
• Schedule appointments for students to meet with advisors
• Guide students virtually and in person on how to use the Career Express platform
• Assist with front desk operations, including answering incoming calls and directing calls to appropriate staff members, reviewing general email correspondence from students
• Provide front desk coverage during staff absences and lunch breaks
• Assist with day to day functions, in addition to workshops/career fairs/and other events and activities
• Serve as moderator for Center for Career Development Core Workshops
• Place and follow up on work orders and requests
• Assist with contacting employers and identifying new employers to invite toCareer Fairs
• Must be open to work until 6pm Monday – Thursday if needed
• May perform other assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent ability to interact with others and problem solve
• Knowledge of the BMCC community/population
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite programs,and Zoom
• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to take initiative when necessary
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments

To Apply: Please complete the following Google Form https://bit.ly/CCDcollegeassistant 

If you have any questions please contact:

Katherine Bedoya, Senior Career Advisor, kbedoya@bmcc.cuny.edu 

To view the official job posting: College Assistant

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POSITION: Marketing Assistant (Part Time)
ORGANIZATION: CUNY School of Professional Studies (SPS)

The CUNY School of Professional Studies:

For over 15 years, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) has been leading online education in New York. Notable for offering the most online bachelor’s and master’s degree options at the City University of New York, and for serving transfer students as the University system’s only undergraduate all-transfer college, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree, progress from an associate’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, the Marketing Assistant will assist the CUNY SPS Office of Marketing and Communications with activities to help promote the Academy for Community Behavioral Health, a program offered in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity and the Mayor’s Office for Community Mental Health, including:

• Writing copy to be used in email, social media and other advertising efforts
• Creating and posting social media content to market Academy offerings, in coordination with Academy staff and the CUNY SPS social media team
• Research NYC community-based organizations and other non-profit social service providers or networks not currently on Academy outreach lists that could benefit from Academy programming
• Tracking outreach efforts and maintaining current mailing list
• Monitoring responses to outreach (e.g. mailing list sign-ups; course registrations, applications, or enrollments) and providing the Academy team with status updates
• Updating the Academy’s website, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience in marketing, communications, advertising, or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong computer skills required; specifically, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to work on both PC and Mac platforms required
• Experiencing developing clear and effective marketing content, such as social media content, outreach emails, event fliers, and website content
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding and complex work environment
• Experience in Swoogo a plus
• Working knowledge of graphic design and video editing programs a plus

Salary Range: $46.49 – $52.56 per hour (hourly rate, which is based on the CUNY’s non-teaching adjunct salary scale, is commensurate with experience and qualifications).

Hours: Part-time (approximately 15 hours per week)

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter and contact information of three (3) professional references to:

Marketing Assistant/Non-Teaching Adjunct Search

Marissa Armanios, Marketing and Digital Communications Manager

Email: marissa.armanios@cuny.edu 

To view the official job posting: Marketing Assistant

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POSITION: Research Assistant
ORGANIZATION: The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)

About The New York Academy of Medicine:

The New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) tackles the barriers that prevent every individual from living a healthy life. NYAM generates the knowledge needed to change the systems that prevent people from accessing what they need to be healthy such as safe and affordable housing, healthy food, healthcare and more. Through its high-profile programming for the general public, focused symposia for health professionals, and its base of dedicated Fellows and Members, NYAM engages the minds and hearts of those who also value advancing health equity to maximize health for all.

Department Overview:

CEAR works with a broad range of not-for-profit and governmental organizations to investigate and assess initiatives that seek to improve the health and well-being of populations. With expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, CEAR conducts needs assessments, formative research, process evaluations, and outcome evaluations.

Position Overview:

CEAR is seeking a research assistant to provide support for projects related to community health and healthcare. This is a temporary position starting as soon as possible and lasting through August, with a 25-hour minimum weekly requirement. Compensation is $30/hr. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Outreach and recruitment. Support efforts to conduct outreach and to recruit survey and focus group participants, including tracking of responses.
• Qualitative data collection. Assist in the coordination, implementation, and co-facilitation of online focus groups. 
• Qualitative data coding. Code interview and focus group transcripts using Nvivo software. 
• Administrative Support. Provide logistical support for data collection activities including but not limited to preparing focus group materials, managing audio recordings and transcription, and arranging for and tracking participant incentives. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

• Highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to interact by phone and email with individuals from diverse population. 
• Ability to attend focus groups on occasional weekends and evenings, depending on project needs.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel (or other database).
• Knowledge in areas such as qualitative data collection and analysis preferred. Knowledge of quantitative research also desirable.
• Experience or interest in pursuing a career in public health preferred.

Language Skills

English. Spanish preferred, but not required. Fluency in Mandarin, French or Arabic also desirable. 

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or graduate student in public health or related field.

To view the official job posting: Research Assistant

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POSITION: Substance Use and Health Disparities Summer Student Internship
ORGANIZATION: NYU Langone’s Health Evaluation & Analytics Lab (HEAL)

We are looking for Masters-level students to take part in a qualitative research study exploring the role of patient-provider relationships in substance use treatment settings in New York. This full-time paid internship will provide experience in a growing lab that conducts mixed-methods studies of real-world programs. 

About 

The mission of the Health Evaluation and Analytics Lab (HEAL) is to conduct research and evaluations that assist in the administration of the New York Medicaid program and contribute to national scholarship on health and healthcare. We aim to be a national resource for improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities and individuals. HEAL is a joint initiative of NYU Langone’s Department of Population Health and NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service directed by Dr. Charles Neighbors, a behavioral scientist who brings together clinical, statistical, and business expertise to research healthcare reform and its impact on individuals struggling with addictions and mental health disorders.

Project Description 

Clinical experiences during patient-provider encounters may contribute to disparities in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment outcomes for Black and other people of color. This study will examine this phenomenon to ultimately provide recommendations for delivering SUD care in a more racial-ethnically and culturally equitable manner. Results from this study would directly translate to the clinical care of the treatment population with the goal of improving racial-ethnic inequities and promote patient-centered care.

Position Duties and Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a Masters-level student(s) who are interested in addressing health disparities who can conduct 1:1 interviews with patients from communities of color this summer. This is a full-time and hourly paid position. This individual will assist with qualitative data analysis once the interviews are transcribed and translated to help the team identify major themes and areas for the program’s improvement. We will provide training/reading materials about different approaches to interviewing, transcribing, and analyzing data in qualitative research. We prefer a candidate with a background in qualitative research. This position will provide the candidate experience working with a growing team of NYU researchers in the Department of Population Health who have knowledge in various fields, including addiction services research. The individual will work towards their personal professional goals with team mentorship. 

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills, and be detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to learn new software programs such as ATLAS.ti and REDCap

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• BA/BS degree in social work, psychology, public health, or other social/behavioral science preferred
• Interest in or experience with qualitative research and/or program evaluation preferred

Location: 180 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016 

To Apply:

Please submit your application here: https://redcap.link/nyuhealinternship and indicate “NIH NIDA CARE study supplement grant” for your project of interest. The application is due April 15th.

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POSITION: Various Openings
ORGANIZATION: Montefiore Medical Center, Office of Community and Population Health

2 Available Positions: 

1) Social Determinants of Health Internship Position Description:

The practicum student will assist with developing projects related to the Social Determinants of Health. Specific activities include:

• Coordinate with Manager of Healthy Equity Programs to distribute community health survey and input survey responses, as needed
• Support in-person and virtual community events for survey distribution
• Develop and maintain data collection systems using Excel or other data collection system
• Review, track and summarize secondary data sources for use in program reports 
• Use survey results and secondary data sources to update reporting documents
• Provide status updates to Manager of Health Equity Programs regarding data collection and administration (survey completion and distribution, etc.) 
• Support evaluation of outreach and data collection process and create lists of best practices
• Support research on community gun violence prevention programming by reviewing, summarizing and documenting learnings from briefs, research, workshops and meetings
• Review and update SDoH resource lists to be distributed to patients following clinic and hospital visits
• Write brief bylines for local newspaper on different health topics
• Attend regular team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or degree-seeking in Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, Health and Human Services, or related field
• Experience in community engagement and health promotion with diverse populations
• Interest in the social determinants of health, community health promotion or chronic disease prevention 
• Proficiency with Excel 
• Basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and proficient communication skills
• Spanish speaking a plus

2) Nutrition and Food Access Internship Position Description:

The practicum student will assist with implementation of nutrition and food access projects with a focus on the Social Determinants of Health. Specific activities include:

• Support the development and delivery of nutrition education programming for a school gardening program, a local community garden and a local food pantry
• Support two community gardens with harvesting and delivery of produce to local food pantries
• Support data collection, as needed, to measure success and outcome of food access/ food insecurity programming
• Conduct a literature review of local and national food access and food insecurity programming and projects and present findings to preceptor though a presentation
• Support the development of a strategy for coordinating a healthy food marketing campaign in partnership with local community groups to increase promotion of and demand for healthy food and beverages in Bronx neighborhoods
• Attend regular team meetings
• Support in-person and virtual community health workshops, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or degree-seeking in Nutrition, Public Health, or related field
• Experience in program planning and health promotion with diverse populations
• Interest and experience in nutrition education and food access programming
• Interest in the social determinants of health, community health promotion or chronic disease prevention 
• Proficiency with Excel 
• Basic knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and proficient communication skills
• Spanish speaking a plus

About the Office of Community & Population health

Montefiore’s Office of Community & Population Health (OCPH) whose mission is to design, implement and support interventions that improve the health and well-being of our community, which includes patients, associates and the residents of the neighborhoods where they live. OCPH focuses on addressing social determinants of health and preventing chronic disease, and therefore current initiatives are aimed at improving food insecurity, nutrition, increasing physical activity, reducing smoking, and increasing connectivity to care. OCPH recognizes the importance of cross-sector collaboration and has developed partnerships with numerous community-based organizations, other health care centers, government agencies, and community members in order to meaningfully address the impact of environment on health.

How to apply: 

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to espurrel@montefiore.org    

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POSITION: Program Intern
ORGANIZATION: Marcus Meets Malcolm (MMM)

Brief project/program description and population served: 

Seeking a program intern who will work closely with Marcus Meets Malcolm (MMM) board. MMM is a 501©(3) not-for-profit community organization created to strengthen the Harlem community with innovative culturally appropriate programing.   

The intern will work with the MMM board officers to coordinate and assist with developing programing. The intern will focus on developing social media content (@120thmmm) for MMM. Intern should have some experience with social media, planning and coordinating programs, working in a collaborative team-based setting and some knowledge about community organizing.  Must be able to meet constrained deadlines. Start and end dates will be coordinated between intern and supervisor.

Skills and other requirements:

• Experience and working knowledge of social media
• Familiarity with social media content tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, etc.)
• Must have project management, qualitative, quantitative analytical skills and knowledge in program and digital/social media evaluation
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small/large groups to community residents.
• Show flexibility, a willingness to learn, and apply enthusiasm to administrative and production duties
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office programs: word, PowerPoint, MS office, and excel
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving skills; participates in developing and working towards team goals
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Student responsibilities and activities:

• Assist with the development of community survey.
• Assist with the development/presentation for monthly community meetings.
• Assist with the facilitation of monthly community meetings.
• Other tasks and responsibilities determined by supervisor.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills, poise, tact, and social media knowledge and skill.

Final product(s)/deliverables:

• Create social media posts for Marcus Meets Malcolm
• Develop interactive digital presentations for MMM.
• Conduct community survey and write a brief report on survey results.

SUPERVISOR AND LOGISTICS INFORMATION:

Primary Supervisor

Tressi Colon – President

Cheryl Smith – Treasurer 

Marcus Meets Malcolm

74 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027

To apply: Email resume to Dr. Smith at  info@120mmm.org.

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POSITION: Student Intern
ORGANIZATION: Brooklyn-Queens Long Island Area Health Education Center

Organization Description:

The Brooklyn Queens Long Island Area Health Education Center (BQLI AHEC) is one of three New York Metropolitan Region AHEC’s developed to address underserved communities’ health workforce issues.  The mission of BQLI AHEC is to improve health care outcomes in underserved areas in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island through the development of education, mentoring, and training programs. The long-term vision is to decrease health care disparities by increasing the number of skilled, culturally competent health care professionals working in underserved communities.

BQLI AHEC Student Intern Job Description: This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking experience in program development, needs assessment, community outreach, and presentation of health careers/education workshops. The specific duties include:

• Assist in program development of new initiatives for underserved high school and college youth pursuing a career in the health professions.
• Assist  in compiling and organizing data for program evaluation
• Assist in planning health education workshops
• Assist in developing materials for educational workshops
• Other Duties as Assigned.
• Assisting with social media post and researching information for social media activities
• Assisting with development of newsletter
• Organizing information for AHEC Scholar
• Assisting with organizing files
• Assisting with SHIP activities – this includes identification of sites and follow-up on student activities once the SHIP program starts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
• Good writing skills
• Interest in health care disparities, health care manpower issues, adolescent health, and education.
• Good oral communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility 
• Detail-oriented

To apply: Email resume to Gabrielle Kersaint at gkersaint@bqliahec.org 

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POSITION: Legislative Graduate Fellowships
ORGANIZATION: NYS Senate

Eligibility:

Applicants must have completed graduate studies prior to the beginning of the fellowship (September 2022). Fellows work full-time and are expected to function as a regular staff member. They receive a stipend in addition to employee benefits. The fellowship is based in Albany, NY.

(International students with OPT to cover the 9 month period of the fellowship could apply.)

Legislative Fellows are assigned to a Senate member. Duties vary and depend on the needs of the member. Legislative Fellows generally perform in-depth policy research, meet with stakeholders, and attend legislative session. Applicants may also request placement in Majority Counsel/Program Services, Majority Press Office, or the Senate Finance Committee. These memorial fellowships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate the unique qualifications and abilities required of each position. All applicants are encouraged to apply for both a Legislative Fellowship, and a Memorial Fellowship of interest. 

The memorial fellowships include:

Richard J. Roth Journalism Fellowship

Richard A. Wiebe Public Service Fellowship

James L. Biggane Fellowship in Finance

Applications are due in April 30, 2022. The length of the fellowship is September 2022 to June 2023. 

To view the official job posting: Fellowships

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POSITION: Environmental Health & Safety Graduate Intern
ORGANIZATION: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Job Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution.  DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees.  DEP’s water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels. The collection system includes 497 sewer regulators, 152 miles of intercepting sewers, 96 pumping systems, 3 CSO storage facilities, and 3 aeration facilities.           

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks: 

1. Review and analyze solid waste generation for the past three (3) years for BWT by creating metrics on waste generation trends, types of waste, quantities, etc.,. 
2. Develop Hazardous Waste Closure Plans for facilities that are large quantity generators, located over sole-source aquifers, and storing more than 185-gallons of liquid hazardous waste.
3. Review and design BWT in-house solid waste generation management and tracking protocols.

Minimum Qual Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Preferred Skills

– Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the Graduate level in Environmental Science or another science related field. 

– Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Selection Criteria: 

– Strong writing skills; effective interpersonal skills; 

– Familiarity and/or experience with computers/software; 

– Leadership skills; self-motivation; and ability to work well with minimal supervision.

Work Location

This position is located at 96-05 Horace Harding Expway

To apply: Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number #523151