POSITION: Summer Internship 

ORGANIZATION: helpNYC 

helpNYC is a seeking detail-orientated, focused, and organized Summer Intern. We are looking for a person who is eager to learn about the public health and social services sectors in New York City. The Intern will be working closely with the Leadership of helpNYC and supporting its programs on a daily basis. Interns will be asked to take meticulous meeting notes and take on complicated tasks as assigned. 

This is an unpaid internship; course credit and references are provided.

Intern Responsibilities 

• Fulfill tasks set out by leadership from several areas of the organization 
• Attend meetings and take meticulous notes 
• Perform research on public health and social services organizations and trends 
• Represent the work of helpNYC in an empathetic, compassionate, and professional manner. 

Intern Requirements 

• In their final year of college or training or a recent graduate and are 18 years of age or older 
• Eager to learn and work on complex tasks and projects 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, Monday.com, Canva, and social media platforms 
• Ability to work remotely and attend in-person meetings and events as needed 
• Be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 
• Excellent Self-Care Skills and ability to work under pressure 
• Be available weekdays from 11:00a – 4:00p and other times as needed to attend virtual and in-person meetings 
• Have a personal computer and private workspace to work remotely 

Application Requirements 

• Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of helpNYC’s Mission, Values, and Programs 
• All candidates must submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and three references with contact information 
• Be available to interview within one week of application submission 

Interested applicants should submit their Cover Letter, Resume, and three references in PDF format to opportunities@helpNYC.co. Applications without the required Application Requirements listed above will be ignored. No phone calls or email inquiries will be accepted. 

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POSITION:  Environmental Health Fellow 

ORGANIZATION: Human Impacts Institute

The Human Impacts Institute is an organization that uses arts and culture to inspire environmental action for social good. Our Crew is looking for New York City-based youth (ages 18-24) to participate in a two-month fellowship as part of our pilot program designed to showcase how community-based leadership and creativity are central to the health and wellbeing of our City.  If there is anyone in your organization who might be interested in this opportunity, I would appreciate you sending it along!

Our Urban Environmental Health Lab (UEHL) is experimenting with new ways to build resilience to environmental health threats, while more creatively connecting our communities to diverse pollution prevention tools. The two-year pilot brings NYC health experts together with local artists to create interactive exhibits throughout NYC, a series of virtual and in-person community workshops, and free, public soil, air, and water testing via a mobile testing lab. 

We will select six Youth Fellows, who engage, educate, and show passion for environmental and social justice through their creativity. Each fellow will have the opportunity to attend community workshops and a variety of studio, office, and lab visits led by local artists and environmental leaders. Fellows will work in pairs to create a project inspired by the topics covered in these workshops with the goal to produce community environmental testing focused on air, soil, or water. This project can involve anything from art to technology to education and everything in between.

Our Fellows will receive many exciting benefits, including: 

• International recognition as a youth leader in their community
• Two-months of creative, professional development support (June 1st- August 1st, 2022)
• Training from The Moth on storytelling
• A citywide platform to share their knowledge and initiatives 
• Mentorship from a network of diverse NYC-based environmental and arts experts
• Collaboration with another Youth Fellow to creatively communicate their work and impact
• $1000 stipend per person upon completion of the Fellowship and $500 to fund their group vision/project

Youth Fellows will be asked to participate in: 

• Weekly, virtual and in-person networking meetings with Fellowship cohort (approximately 15 hours per week: 5 hours of visits/ experiences and 10 hours towards working on project)
• Weeklong storytelling training 
• One public workshop on their expertise
• One social media takeover day
• Meetings with their partner and mentor (timeline will be set together) 

Applicants must have a strong connection to NYC, preferably to communities with histories of facing environmental justice issues. 

Nominate an Environmental Health Fellow by May 1st at humanimpactsinstitute.org/applynyc to help us build a healthier New York City! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns

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POSITION: Public Health Graduate Intern

ORGANIZATION: Fordham University Office of Prevention and Support

The Office of Prevention and Support at Fordham University seeks interested MPH (or related graduate programs) graduate students looking to complete their required field placement/internship or practicum for the Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 academic year.

About our office:

Our office works under the Fordham University’s Student Affairs department, within The Office of Residential Life. We work directly with students through individual counseling meetings, training various student leaders and student organizations on campus, implementing prevention programs, teaching educational classes as students conduct sanctions, and more.

This will be an integrative public health learning experience where the student will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical academic training from coursework to real world experiences. We are a private institution site that allows the student the ability to complete the following: (including but not limited to)

• Increase competency for a professional career in public health
• Practicing public health in a safe and supportive environment
• Develop a mentor relationship with a qualified preceptor
• Work on a project of interest with results supporting a paper/project or any deliverables required by specific graduate program

MPH Competencies that can be completed at this site include but are not limited to

• Data collection
• Needs Assessment
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Program Implementation
• Program Planning & Development
• Facilitate training
• Develop educational material

Fieldwork Project: We are open to working with the student to ensure the project meets their needs. Our site would be ideal for students interested in Higher Education or working with the college aged population. Previous fieldwork projects included research and implementation of cannabis and alcohol education practices and interventions while analyzing current policies. A preceptor will also be available to work directly with the student regarding the details of the project.

Student Requirements:

• Must be a current graduate student working towards an MPH (or other related degree)
• Must be able to work in-person and commute on site to Rose Hill Campus
• Good academic standing
• Positive reference from University staff or faculty

Compensation:

This graduate internship role offers an hourly pay rate of $21.50 per hour with a maximum of 15-20 hours per week. This fieldwork site also provides office space and necessary materials in order to complete the project.

Interested applicants should contact kchong2@fordham.edu with a resume and cover letter.

For questions, please contact:

Kimberly Chong, MPH, CHES

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Fordham University | Rose Hill

Email: kchong2@fordham.edu 

P: 718-817-1801 or 718-825-7001

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POSITION: We Are All New York Fellowship (WAANY)

ORGANIZATION: Jewish Community Relations Council of New York

Background:

The We Are All New York Fellowship (WAANY) is a 10-month professional development and networking program for emerging leaders working full-time in nonprofit, faith, government, and community organizations throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This Fellowship, organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), is dedicated to advancing New York City’s diverse leaders and empowering them to become change agents to strengthen their communities and the city at large. JCRC-NY protects and ensures the continuity and vitality of the diverse metropolitan area Jewish community while serving New Yorkers of all backgrounds and faiths. 

Through skill-building seminars, WAANY Fellows come to understand that despite their diverse backgrounds, they have a lot of commonalities. Each year, participants collectively choose an issue that is impacting communities in New York City to have as a common point of reference when learning skills together. Throughout the programming year, the Fellows meet with public service leaders in the field of their chosen issue, collectively plan and complete a social action project, and give a micro-grant to a community organization that is working towards easing the lives of New Yorkers around the issue. Ultimately, the Fellows become strong leaders and bring back valuable lessons to their communities and organizations while broadening and strengthening ethnic, cultural, and religious ties to help build a more cohesive city. 

Grant Purpose:

Over two million New Yorkers are currently facing food insecurity, including one in four children. People facing food insecurity often don’t know where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity exists when not all people have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meet their dietary needs and food preferences. Nutritious food can be the key to a healthy and active life, as it often acts as medicine helping to prevent and manage disease. Eating too much food, too little food, food that is not nutritious, or food that is not culturally appropriate can lead to health consequences like diabetes and heart disease. 

New York City’s hunger crisis has worsened in the wake of COVID-19. The amount of public food programs in New York City doubled in 2020 to address a 36 percent surge in people facing hunger citywide during the pandemic. This crisis hits particularly hard in low income communities of color, specifically Black and Latinx communities. To alleviate the impacts of food insecurity on communities in NYC, the 2021-2022 cohort of the WAANY Fellowship is offering a $1,500 microgrant to organizations that empower and assist New Yorkers to access healthy and affordable food.

Grant Eligibility and Opportunity:

* The program must be based in New York City.

* The program must be organized by a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an organization that is fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit organization.

* An applicant may not be the sponsor organization of a 2021-2022 WAANY Fellow.

* The applicant must show a history of successful engagement with the target demographic.

* The applicant must show a history of partnership with involved community organizations or institutions.

* Preference will be given to applicants with an organizational dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Food security initiatives may include, but are not limited to, those providing resources in the following areas:

* Distributing food to households in need through communal meals and/or vouchers

* Connecting members of vulnerable populations to healthy and affordable food and/or government benefits through education, workshops, and/or advocacy

* Increasing availability of and access to locally grown produce

* Easing access to culturally appropriate food

Allowable Usage Funds:

* Funds must be used towards direct program costs.

* Expenditures may not include personnel and administrative costs.

* Funds must be used by December 31, 2022

The application deadline is Friday, April 22, 2022. For more information, please contact Alyssa Hartstein at thecenter@jcrcny.org or 212-983-4800 x144.

To view the official job posting: WAANY

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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:

1. 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);
2. Effectively communicate with and educate New Yorkers about key strategies that address public health efforts; and
3. 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: Graduate Student Intern

ORGANIZATION: New York State Department of Health (DOH)

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) is seeking a currently enrolled graduate student to work in its Manhattan or Albany, NY locations as an hourly employee to the New York State Health Commissioner, Dr. Mary Bassett. This position will be located within the New York State Department of Health (DOH). In this position, the incumbent will work closely with Dr. Bassett and other senior DOH staff on new and ongoing projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled master’s-level student in public heath or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent writing and communication skills, background knowledge of a variety of areas of public health, and enthusiasm for improving the health of New Yorkers.

Highly motivated, well-organized, and capable of juggling multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently. Attention to detail is a necessary skill.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will conduct background research on variety of health-related topics, synthesize published research, journal articles, data reports, and other publications to produce memos and other products to assist with new or ongoing Department of Health activities. The incumbent will also assist with planning and organization of the Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds program, as well as provide planning/operational support for other Office of the Commissioner special projects and DOH activities.

DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT

The position will begin summer 2022 and it is anticipated to last through May 2023. The incumbent must be available to work full-time over the summer (37.5 hours per week), and part-time (up to 20 hours/week) over two or more days per week during the academic year.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of enrollment each semester. The incumbent will be paid an hourly rate, commensurate with experience. At the discretion of the school, arrangements can be made to use portions of this internship to fulfill practicum or other educational requirements.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested students can apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, two-page writing sample, and contact information for three references to Samuel Meyer, Project Operations Specialist, at samuel.meyer@health.ny.gov.  If the writing sample was originally written as part of a class assignment, please attach a brief paragraph explaining the assignment.

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POSITION: NYSA Public Health Intern

ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee

This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator, Biss Cauchois

Position term and Hours: June 1 – 30, 2022 (part time, minimum 15 hours per week, preference to candidate seeking more hours)

July 6, 7, 8 (full days of training)

July 11 – August 26, 2022 (Minimum 15 hours per week, preference to candidate seeking more hours)

Background

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 26 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

Since 1999, the IRC has developed partnerships with New York City public schools, community-based organizations, and local colleges and universities to support the positive development of newcomer youth and their communities in New York City. The Education and Learning department provides year round programming working directly with youth, their parents and families, and their schools.

Scope Of Work

The Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a six-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New York City public school system. Up to 130 students ages 5 – 21 from over 20 countries will participate in academic, creative arts, physical education, and social emotional learning classes. Field Trips are held on Fridays.

The Public Health Intern will work with the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy’s administrative staff to support COVID-19 mitigation measures among students, staff, and families. The Public Health Intern will play a pivotal role in the conduct of contact tracing, health data management, and procurement. They will support educational and operational initiatives within the Academy to do with public health and safety.

Learning Objectives

• Develop skills in data organization & management
• Learn effective parent/caregiver outreach and engagement strategies
• Develop strategies to communicate important public health messages across linguistic and cultural divides

Responsibilities

• Complete all staff training, as well as participating in program meetings and staff development activities thereafter
• Prior to the start of the Academy, support with data collection of Vaccine status for enrolled students
• During the program, support with data collection & organization of Daily Health Screenings
• Assist with preparation of educational materials for families around COVID Safety & Orientation to NYSA
• Develop educational materials around COVID protocols and safety for NYSA families
• Liase with members of the on-site interpretation team as well as IRC community interpreters to ensure outreach materials are translated into high incidence languages
• Place and field calls from families & individuals on testing, isolation and quarantine related to COVID-19
• Coordinate with NYSA staff around Contact Tracing needs & next steps
• Point person for students who report exposure on their Daily Health Screening, or become symptomatic while at the program. Coordinate contact home & next steps to NYSA Instructional staff.
• Support Operations team on procurement of COVID-19 mitigation supplies
• Provide support to parents and caregivers, connecting them with teachers, the student support team or other Newcomer Youth Summer Academy personnel as needed
• Assist in enrolling new students into the Academy in compliance with IRC policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field
• Comfort working with newcomer and immigrant adults from a variety of backgrounds, including those with limited formal education and/or literacy skills
• Experience working with newcomer or immigrant students and families
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, responsible, and dedicated
• Fluency in written and spoken English required. Second language proficiency in relevant language highly desirable (including Spanish, French, Pashto, Fulani, Wolof, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandingo, Haitian Creole, Nepali, Tigrinya, Mam, Garifuna)
• Must be available for all training days and for the entire duration of the Academy

Working Environment: The Academy takes place in a centrally located New York City public school. All participants must be willing to relocate to New York City for the entirety of the Program.

To view the official job posting:  NYSA Public Health Intern

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