Internship and fellowship postings as of April 6, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program

ORGANIZATION: NYS Department of Health

The New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) will build public health capacity to support COVID-19 vaccination operations and increase preparedness for future public health emergencies. The NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) will work with community partners to identify and train up to 1,000 Fellows to participate in the NYSPHC Fellowship Program.

The NYSPHC Fellowship Program will be mobilized across the New York State in response to both the current and future public health emergencies. The overall Program goal is three-fold:

Bolster the state’s public health infrastructure by mobilizing up to 1,000 Fellows to provide critical support and services to Local Health Departments (LHDs);
Effectively communicate with and educate New Yorkers about key strategies that address public health efforts; and
Facilitate connections among the community level public health stakeholders required to strengthen and sustain public health learning and partnerships.

Candidates for the full-time, paid NYSPHC Fellowship Program include recent graduates and students advanced in their studies in public health programs, nursing schools and medical schools, retired medical professionals, and community members. To build public health capacity, and a shared language for health improvement, all NYSPHC fellows will be concurrently enrolled in Cornell University’s Public Health Essentials Certificate Program, an online training designed to teach and review fundamental public health principles. Individuals with training in public health, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology/pharmacy, allied health, social services, communications and information technology, logistics planning, education, and emergency health programs are encouraged to apply.

To view the official program website: New York State Public Health Corps Fellowship Program

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POSITION: Research Internship

ORGANIZATION: AJA Medical Consulting

Intern: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Company Context: AJA Medical Consulting is a firm focusing on integrating pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) into emergency medicine (EM) health systems to improve acute management of child illnesses and overall child health outcomes.

Intern interests should include: children’s health, health equity, BIPOC social justice, community health, immigrant health, public health initiatives, health education, healthcare leadership, hospital systems improvements, quality improvements.

Priority Deadline: April 8th, 2022

Location: Virtual

Hours per week: approx. 6 hours/week. Interns will be provided with training/overview to prepare to serve as medical consultant liaisons. We will prioritize applicants who can serve until Dec 2022.

Interns are volunteers but will receive a small stipend to support their work. Interns may also be able to earn course credit for their work, if they participate in additional research activities outside their work hours including data analysis, manuscript development and conference presentations and if it meets the requirements of their own institution. We anticipate the intern should be able to:

– Perform intake calls/interviews to understand the challenges of the hospitals/organizations better with regard to PEM care in EM health systems, and Urgent cares

– Take notes/transcribe meetings when interviewing hospital leadership

– Summarize needs of hospital/organization in regards to PEM care in their EM system

– Define challenges for PEM care, delivery/access/knowledge barriers

– Intern will develop a deliverable demonstrating: challenges for PEM care, across cities/hospitals, how the hospital develops solutions to the PEM issues

– Intern can then submit this deliverable to his/her teacher for a practicum in the class

Qualifications:

Be in good academic standing
Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, demonstrate flexibility, and strong teamwork skills
Bonus: Coursework in public health, health administration or business administration.
Bonus: Experience working with hospitals, physicians, health administrators, community organizations, vulnerable families and diverse communities (e.g., low-income, immigrant families)

Applicants will need to provide:

Resume
Brief cover letter (300 words or less) detailing why you have interest in this position
Contact information for one professional or academic reference

Please email this information to Dr. Alana J Arnold, at A.Arnold@AJAMedicalConsulting.com by the priority deadline 4/8/2022) in order to be considered.

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POSITION: Research Intern

ORGANIZATION: Coalition to Advance Antiracism in Medicine

Intern: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Company Context: Coalition to Advance Antiracism in Medicine is a health advocacy organization committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and just healthcare system and to eliminating structural racism in medical education, clinical practice, and research. Our team includes individuals who have themselves experienced the harmful impact of racism and sexism within medicine, and who are committed to addressing it, particularly within the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Intern interests should include: medical racism, health advocacy, health equity, legislative advocacy in healthcare

Priority Deadline: April 8th, 2022

Location: Virtual

Hours per week: approx. 8-10 hours/week. Interns will be provided with overview to prepare to serve as advocacy intern. We will prioritize applicants who can serve until Dec 2022.

Interns are able to earn course credit for their work as they participate in a research activities outside their work hours including data collection and presentations. We anticipate the intern should be able to:

– Do in-depth research about legislation that is actively supporting health equity and addressing public health disparities and legislators involved with these bills

– Schedule time with legislator staffers for our leadership team to present CAAM data on medical racism

– Take notes/transcribe meetings when interviewing legislative staffers and arrange follow-up meetings in collaboration with the physician leadership team

– Support dissemination of findings into our monthly newsletter for CAAM supporters

– Intern will develop a deliverable that does a landscape analysis about what policies exist to address medical racism and findings from our legislative meetings to support continued advocacy.

Qualifications:

Be in good academic standing
Have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, demonstrate flexibility, and strong teamwork skills
Bonus: Coursework in public health, health administration or business administration.
Bonus: Experience working with physicians advocacy groups, community organizations, vulnerable families and diverse communities (e.g., low-income, immigrant families)

Applicants will need to provide:

Resume
Brief cover letter (300 words or less) detailing why you have interest in this position
Contact information for one professional or academic reference

Please email this information to Dr.Omolara Uwemedimo at hello@omolaramd.com by the priority deadline 4/8/2022) in order to be considered.

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POSITION: We Are All New York Fellowship (WAANY)

ORGANIZATION: Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY)

The We Are All New York Fellowship (WAANY) is a 10-month professional development and networking program run by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. The program annually convenes emerging leaders working full-time in nonprofit, faith, government, and community organizations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.

Each year, participants collectively choose an issue that is impacting communities in NYC to have as a common point of reference when learning skills and taking action together. This year, the cohort collectively chose food justice as a focus topic because of the impacts that not having access to nutritious, accessible, and culturally competent meals can have on our communities.

To alleviate the impacts of food insecurity on communities in NYC, the 2021-2022 cohort of WAANY is offering a $1,500 microgrant to organizations that empower and assist New Yorkers to access healthy and affordable food. Winners will be determined through a Giving Circle process in mid-May.

For more information, please contact Alyssa Hartstein at thecenter@jcrcny.org or 212-983-4800 x144.

To view the official job posting: Learn more and apply here by Friday, April 22nd.

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POSITION: Youth Outdoor Urban Program Leader (Cyclopedia Summer Camp)

ORGANIZATION: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center

The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non profit, multi service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low income families, out of school and out of work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Cyclopedia [http://www.cyclopedia.us/] is an environmental justice program that combines physical activity with STEAM learning for to empower children and families to become engaged leaders of change for their communities. This 6 week summer program includes biking, walking, environmental science, arts, history and more. Around this core program, the Isaacs Center is looking for a youth physical activity program director for the rest of the year.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required at hire, masters preferred.
Minimum three years of experience supervising a youth development program and a minimum of two years direct supervision of 3 or more staff.
A flexible schedule is required.
Demonstrated success developing programming for ages 10-16.
Exceptional bike riding skills, Comfortable riding bicycle in urban environment, comfortable working out-doors in various weather conditions, basic bike repair skills
Ability to conceptualize and communicate ideas, outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated suc-cess working in youth development.
Familiarity working with diverse populations
Bilingual Spanish preferred

Program Coordination

Design, develop and support an outdoor summer camp model; plan and implement program themes and activities
Organize logistics for the program; schedules, space and trip reservations, resources needed etc.
Complete bicycle safety training with program managers
Manage youth leaders
Lead daily activities, including walks and bicycle rides
Supervise activities and interactions to ensure a safe and nurturing environment
Create learning and nurturing environment based on positive youth development
Maintain positive and productive relationships with outside agencies and contacts
Create a strong sense of community which values respect, acceptance, an d high expectations

Administrative responsibilities

Report to the Director regularly on program performance
Coordinate participant registration and daily program attendance while ensuring documents are in place in accordance with preset guidelines.
Order program supplies and foods within specified budget
Write program performance reports as requested.
Attend administrative and staff meetings, appropriate training and workshops.
Identify, recommend and coordinate professional developme nt training/workshops for staff as needed

To view the official job posting: Youth Outdoor Urban Program Leader

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POSITION: Various Internship Openings

ORGANIZATION: Center for Science in the Public Interest

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, 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 and working to improve the food environment for all. CSPI led efforts to win passage of many state and local policies to improve school food, remove sugary drinks from children’s menus, and require calorie labeling on chain restaurant menus.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a paid internship program for students in undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools, and we also consider postgraduates. These paid internships offer structured work experiences and an opportunity to:

Gain substantial knowledge of the policy-making process and the role science plays.
Participate in group meetings and strategy brainstorming sessions.
Obtain general research and communication skills by working closely with science, policy, legislative and outreach experts.
Meet with staff at all levels of the organization to discuss career roles and paths.
Assess your own interests and skills.

The following internships are available for fall 2022:

2022 Fall Federal Affairs Internship

CSPI is preparing to advocate for strong nutrition policies both in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill and in the expected USDA school foods “durable” rulemaking later this year. We are searching for an intern to support one of these priority areas (dependent on which issue area presents a better opportunity). In addition to substantive policy work, the Federal Affairs intern will support coordinating the National Alliance for Nutrition & Activity (NANA) Coalition. The application deadline is April 13, 2022.

2022 Fall Nutrition Policy Internship

The intern will work on state and local policy initiatives to reshape the restaurant food environment. This work will potentially include menu labelling policies around added sugars and sodium warning labels, and predatory marketing/advertising policies, with specific focus on historically disenfranchised communities that experience health disparities and are disproportionately targeted by unhealthy beverage and food marketing. The application deadline is April 13, 2022.

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POSITION: College Aide

ORGANIZATION: NYC Emergency Management

NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) is looking for 11 Part-Time College Aide’s to help in a variety of projects and tasks across the agency. NYCEM is comprised of 11 bureau’s that participate in the Preparation, Response and Recovery for the City of New York when emergency events occurs across the five boroughs. College Aide’s will be tasked with assisting with various projects to help each bureau achieve their mission of helping New Yorker’s during times of crisis and help to update the agency’s internal processes during non-emergency times.

NYCEM is looking for College Aide’s in the following bureau’s:

– Office of Strategic Operations

– Office of the Chief Financial Officer

– Office of the Chief Operating Officer

– Office of the Chief of Staff

– Office of the Commissioner

– Office of the Chief Counsel

– Planning and Resilience Bureau

– External Affairs Bureau

– Community Preparedness Bureau

– Response Bureau

– Readiness Bureau

Information on our agency and our bureaus can be found on our website.

This position runs through August 2022. Pay rate is determined by Assignment Level and experience.

The selected candidate will be assigned to periodic Emergency Operations Center team and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies. The selected candidate will also participate in drills and exercises, assist with Ready NY presentations to external groups, and will undertake special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qual Requirements

For Assignment Level I:

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.

For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):

For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

Preferred Skills

Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills
Able to navigate MS Outlook, Teams and Excel
Able to manage multiple projects at a time
Works well under pressure and can meet multiple deadlines
An interest in City government, Emergency Management, Public Policy and/or Public Administration

To Apply: Apply via NYC Careers. Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search Job ID# 527205

Hours/Shift

20 Hours per Week

Work Location

165 Cadman Plaza East

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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POSITION: Student Trainee (Epidemiology)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Pathways Intern Program is designed to attract students in a wide variety of educational institutions (high school, home-school programs, vocational and technical, undergraduate and graduate) with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school. This program exposes students to jobs in the Federal civil service by providing meaningful developmental work at the beginning of their career, before their career paths are fully established.

The major responsibilities and duties of this position may consist of, but not limited to:

Assist senior level epidemiologists/statisticians in conducting statistical research projects focused on the emerging public health issues and problems.
Developing assigned portions of data collection forms.
Performing basic data tabulations and/or computations.
Searching technical publications and documents to obtain information.
Generating basic data such as calculations, graphs, tables, etc.
Evaluating the analysis of data by cross checking the source data to determine interrelationships or consistency of reported data and final tabulations.

Salary: $22,682 – $28,546 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 5

Location: Morgantown, WV

Application Deadline: April 8, 2022

To view the official job posting: Student Trainee (Epidemiology)

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POSITION: Student Trainee (Health Communications)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The major responsibilities and duties of this position may consist of, but not limited to:

This incumbent serves as a Student Trainee under the Pathways Program.
This program is designed to provide work experience and formal education in the related field as it relates to the students’ degree.
This is a trainee position in public health communications in which the incumbent receives formal and on-the- job training designed to familiarize him/her with the functions and operations for the organization and to provide practical application of health communications concepts, principles and techniques.
He/she assists senior staff in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various health communication and marketing activities. Incumbent supports activities related to program and project planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Salary: $38,503 – $50,050 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 7

Application Deadline: February 23, 2023

To view the official job posting: Student Trainee (Health Communications)

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POSITION: Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program

ORGANIZATION: Interdisciplinary Research Leaders is a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, led by the University of Minnesota.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program is a three-year national leadership development program that will generate community-engaged research on dismantling structural racism, improving health, and advancing health equity. Fellows in this national leadership program are researchers and community partners working together in three-person teams.

Over the course of the program, our fellows build their leadership skills and collaborate across sectors and disciplines. They gain a wealth of new information, perspectives and experiences that leave them feeling refreshed and inspired, with skills to apply immediately in their work. For the community partners, that means customized research and additional resources to support the work they are already doing. For the researchers, it’s an opportunity to make a more immediate and informed impact on their community. And with accompanying funding for fellows’ current work—or a new project they’ve dreamed of pursuing—the entire community benefits.

Each annual class of fellows addresses a theme or related pair of themes in their leadership training and project work. The cohort applying March-May 2022 (to begin in fall 2022) will focus on dismantling structural racism. Learn more about the 2022 theme here.

Within these themes, the Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Fellows help build bridges between valuable research and the communities that need it most. Representing many disciplines and backgrounds, they are able to consider all the factors that impact health—education, neighborhoods, transportation, income, faith and more.

Alumni of this program carry the unique distinction of being a graduate of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation leadership program and become part of a tightly knit network of visionary change agents. Together they will advance a Culture of Health by defining a new style of leadership that places collaboration, innovation and a keen focus on health at the heart of their work—no matter what their research field or community position may be.

Deadline for application is May 4, by 3:00 p.m. ET.

To view the official program website: Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program

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