*NEW 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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*NEW 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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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 


2.  Data collection 

3.  Needs Assessment 

4.  Community Outreach 

5.  Public Speaking 

6.  Program Implementation 

7.  Program Planning & Development 

8.  Facilitate training 

9.  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:
10.  Must be a current graduate student working towards an MPH (or other related degree)
11. Must be able to work in-person and commute on site to Rose Hill Campus 

12. Good academic standing 

13. 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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2022 helpNYC Summer Internship  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: Summer Intern – Department of Health Education

ORGANIZATION: The Mount Sinai Department of Health Education

Public Health and Racial Justice Program for Black Youth in NYC

Program Information:

The Mount Sinai Department of Health Education is proud to offer The Public Health and Racial Justice Program, an innovative health education and empowerment program for high-school aged Black youth in NYC. Over the course of a 6-week, fully remote session, participants learn about the expansive field of public health through a racial justice lens, and explore the roles that Black leadership and Black activism play in fighting against oppression and for greater health equity.

A group of ten youth program participants meet each morning under the guidance of four program facilitators, Monday through Thursday, from 10-11:30am, engaging in learning, critical analysis, civic engagement, creative expression, emotional processing, and reflection.

The 2022 summer session will cover the following public health topics through a racial justice lens:

Week 1: Orientation – Public Health, Racial Justice, and Activism

Week 2: Mental Health and the Black Community

Week 3: Reproductive Justice

Week 4: Black Maternal Health

Week 5: Environmental Justice

Week 6: Youth Activism, Self-Care, and Black Resilience

Internship Position Information:

Interns have always been a critical component of our program’s success, and we appreciate and depend on them greatly. In addition to contributing to the ongoing evolution of programming activities, we rely heavily on our interns to assist in facilitating small breakout group discussions, which are an essential aspect of our approach to group processing.

We prioritize candidates who have the following skills and experiences:

• Group facilitation skills
• Past and/or current experience working directly with young people
• Passion for racial justice
• Past and/or current leadership experience and an ability to manage tasks independently

It’s important that all of our program staff, including our interns, have deep connections and experience with the people and movements our work in this program supports. As such, we especially seek applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color.

Our summer 2022 programming begins on Tuesday, July 5, and runs through Thursday, August 18. Applicants must be available to attend every session, Monday – Thursday, 10am – 11:30am. Applicants with ongoing scheduling conflicts will unfortunately not be considered for these positions. The orientation for interns will be held the week before programming, from Monday, June 27, to Thursday, June 30 during regular programming hours. Attendance at orientation in required.

The pay for this position is an hourly rate of $15/hour, at ten hours per week, for a total of seven weeks.

Application Information:

To apply for one of our two intern positions, please reach out to Alyssa Gale, Director of Health Education, at alyssa.gale@mountsinai.org  to schedule an interview.

Applications will be accepted through May 13, 2022.

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POSITION: Public Policy Intern

ORGANIZATION: The Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) 

Overview

The Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Government Affairs is seeking a Government Affairs and Public Policy intern from May through August. The largest and one of the oldest not-for-profit home and community-based health care organizations in the U.S., VNSNY focuses on promoting the health and well-being of patients and families by providing expert, cost-effective care in their homes and communities. From pre-natal to end-of-life, we offer a wide range of services, programs, and health plans to meet the diverse needs of our patients, members, and clients. VNSNY Government Affairs is heavily involved in health care public policy and advocacy, specifically focused on home and community-based care and managed care. We advocate and interact with government officials and elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels to create greater awareness about VNSNY and the services and programs that are available to the community.

Responsibilities

Government Affairs sits at the enterprise level of VNSNY, and supports the policy and advocacy needs of the entire organization. The intern will be mentored and given responsibilities based on ability and experience. The intern will focus on supporting efforts to advocate for important issues that impact VNSNY at both the city, state, and federal levels. Reporting to the Government Affairs Associate, the intern will support all aspects of the department. Specific activities include:

• Providing analysis, writing and editing support on policy memos and external communications;
• Supporting editing/development of content/messaging (written docs, grassroots);
• Conducting research and analyzing important policy issues for further dissemination and analysis;
• Supporting thought-leadership opportunities and presentation development;
• Coordinating and preparing for visits with Federal, State and City government and elected officials; and
• Supporting with special projects.

Qualifications

Requirements

Students applying for this internship must have strong organizational, writing, and communication skills and should be pursuing graduate-level studies in Public Health, Marketing, Health Management, Public Affairs, Community Relations/Outreach or related fields.

The internship will require 15-20 hours per week. Schedule flexible based on the intern’s schedule during the academic year.

Education: Requires current enrollment in graduate school. Experience: Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) or other pc software, as required to meet operational needs. Salesforce experience a plus. Internet proficiency required. Ability to manage detail-oriented tasks preferred.

To view the official job posting: Public Policy Intern

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POSITION: Urban Indian Health Institute Internship Program

ORGANIZATION: Urban Indian Health Institute

Each year, Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) hosts full-time public health interns to explore public health careers by participating in projects related to epidemiology, clinical services, public health, Indigenous evaluation, and research within urban American Indian/Alaska Native populations. In addition to working with us, interns learn about partner organizations including the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) where they tour the labs and shadow DOH public health professionals.

Why do we have interns?

The internship program creates a space for Native students to build their skills and knowledge of public health and helps train the next generation of public health workers in Decolonizing Data.

The goal is to create a larger network of Native public health students ready to join the workforce and work in Native communities across the nation.

The internship seeks to foster and affirm the identities and knowledge of the next generation of American Indian and Alaska Native public health professionals. Interns will explore a range of public health career opportunities, be trained in Indigenous research methods, and learn how to apply the UIHI values of using Western science to complement traditional knowledge systems. Interns will work under the close mentorship of a UIHI staff member to assist on a variety of projects. Intern projects will be based on current UIHI needs related to our focus areas of disease surveillance, HIV/HepC, suicide and substance misuse prevention, and chronic disease prevention.

To view the official program website: Urban Indian Health Institute

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POSITION: Student Researcher (Part Time)

ORGANIZATION: CUNY – Brooklyn College

Diabetes Prevention for Black Caribbean Communities in New York City

Project Description: This public health project explores whether a community participatory web-based Type 2 Diabetes prevention program using wireless scales and fitness trackers can effectively influence lifestyle, diet and physical activity knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in Black Caribbean communities in NYC; and automate wireless data collection. We aim to 1) Adapt the CDC’s PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) curriculum materials to an online/remote format using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach; and 2) Test the feasibility and efficacy of an online and smart-device enhanced DPP lifestyle intervention to ensure that it is culturally relevant for Black Caribbean participants.

The project will be informed by a) an expert advisory board consisting of community members, and nutrition and health experts who represent and/or have significant cultural competence collaborating with the Black Caribbean communities in New York City; b) focus groups with community members who will review current materials from the CDC’s PreventT2 curriculum materials; and c) a volunteer student research team.

Primary Responsibilities:

Specific duties include (but may not be limited to):

• Manage meeting schedules
• Participate in the preparation of IRB application(s)
• Recruit participants in person, via phone calls, social media, and over email
• Schedule focus groups, distribution of program materials and participant gift cards etc.
• Develop new program materials which may include grocery store/cooking videos, quizzes, etc.
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Conduct background research and literature searches
• Data entry, data analysis, and data management
• Administrative duties such as mailing, printing/copying, emailing, etc.

Qualifications:

• Graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in public health, nutrition, or related fields.
• Articulate and tactful communications skills; readiness to meet and work directly with community members and research participants. Experience working in Caribbean communities a plus.
• Experience creating materials in Microsoft (E.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive (E.g., Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides), social media, Canva, or equivalent.
• Ability to follow research protocol, handle, and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity
• Generally flexible hours, with at least 10 hours per week.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends both remotely and in person as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of or familiarity with qualitative research methods (E.g., interviews, focus groups).
• Experience creating videos, infographics, and health education materials.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience with software such as SAS, SPSS, or STATA.
• Completion of a CITI training course in social and behavioral research with human subjects is required for all staff and volunteers involved in this project.

Pay and Benefits:

This position will be appointed as a College Assistant. Pay $20/hr. CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits.

How to apply?

Email cover letter and your resume to Principal Investigator: Margrethe Horlyck-Romanovsky MargretheHR@brooklyn.cuny.edu  Subject line: “Student Researcher Position: Diabetes Prevention”

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POSITION: Intern

ORGANIZATION: NYU School of Medicine

DEPARTMENT: Population Health

Background

This NIH-funded study, the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics for Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) aims to improve SARS CoV-2 testing options for New York city residents living in public housing developments.  Specifically, RADx-Up team members engage New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents and front-line community based organizations to collectively identify and then test models of delivering acceptable COVID-19 testing options. The ultimate goal is to identify effective strategies to reduce COVID inequities in a large, high-need population. Findings will be used to develop guidance for public housing settings nationally.

This project began as Phase I in October 2020.  Now in Phase II, we will testing outreach methods to provide rapid antigen at-home COVID-19 testing kits and recommendations on when to test to youth and young/adult NYCHA residents, as well as socially isolated older adults. Prior to receiving at-home test kits, participants will be required to complete a baseline survey, either through telephone or electronically. To understand socializing and testing practices, participants will complete 5 brief follow-up surveys, once a week, for a total of 5 weeks.

Position Overview

We are seeking intrepid student interns to assist with data collection. This position entails administering surveys to participants over the phone, tracking survey completion, attending community organization meetings and community events, and following up with participants who are missing survey responses or need additional assistance to complete surveys electronically. Interns may assist in data quality assurance and will be trained in data collection tools such as REDCap. This is a great opportunity for those interested in data collection and the experiences of individuals in underserved communities.

Hours

~20 hours/week during the Summer. Flexible daytime and evening hours. Option to stay with project for longer. 

Start Date:   June 1, 2022

Location

180 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Internship will be a hybrid of in-office and remote work. Travel to NYCHA developments around NYC may be required. 

Qualifications

• Be a current student seeking a college/graduate degree in environmental science or public health.
• Demonstrate professional maturity, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Have a proven record of successful collaboration with others and working on a team.
• Experience with and/or commitment to serving low-income communities.
• Personable, polite, and effective communicator. 
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods is preferred, but not necessary.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable, but not necessary.

Contact

Interested applicants should email their current CV to Emily Gill (emily.gill@nyulangone.org). 

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Montefiore’s To Your Health! employee wellness program has one to two positions available for practicum placement.  Practicum students will have exposure to all areas of the program, and learn how key components of public health, marketing, and community engagement intersect to create a multi-faceted public health program. 

Wellness Liaisons/Champions Assistant Position Description:

The practicum student will assist with developing projects related to the Wellness Liaison program.  Deliverables related to this practicum will include:

• Assisting with a system-wide analysis of current wellness liaisons to identify gaps and increase outreach efforts to increase participation
• A review and refresh of the Wellness Liaisons training materials, and leading a training by the end of practicum
• Creating a health promotion outreach plan to current Wellness Liaisons through multiple modalities of communication
• Working with six Wellness Liaison grant recipients on implementing awarded grants through 2022
• Support of in-person and virtual events to connect with associates and raise awareness of resources
• Assist in creating a survey for Wellness Liaisons to better understand needs and program impact, create deck highlighting survey results
• Attend regular team meetings and other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or degree-seeking in Public Health, Community Health, Human Resources, Public Administration, Health and Human Services, Public Health Nutrition, Marketing/ Communications, or related field
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Attention to detail and proficient communication skills

About To Your Health! Associate Wellness

To Your Health!, Montefiore’s employee wellness program is located in the Office of Community & Population Health, and supported by Human Resources Total Rewards.  The team consists of a Director (MPH), Nutrition Manager (RD) and Supportive Wellness Manager (PhD, Psychologist).  In recognizing that Montefiore’s most valued asset is a healthy, caring and committed workforce, and that in caring for others, we also need to care for ourselves, To Your Health! aims to promote a worksite culture that supports the physical and mental well-being of our associates and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices through multiple initiatives in all dimensions of wellness. 

How to apply:

Interested candidates should email their resume and interested to toyourhealth@montefiore.org.  To learn more about the program, please visit: https://www.montefiore.org/to-your-health.  Position is located in Yonkers, NY, with some availability for remote work. 

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Position: Summer Fieldwork Placement for the CUNY SPH Office of Career Services

Office description:

The CUNY SPH Office of Career Services is a student services department dedicated to providing SPH graduate students and alumni with the tools and resources necessary to successfully secure jobs and manage their careers. The Office also works to build relationships between employers and the SPH community to help develop talent pipelines. The office serves all SPH students in both the degree and advanced certificate programs as well as alumni up to one year following completion of their program via coaching appointments and all alumni regardless of time from completion via our events, job postings, and communications. There are more than 950 students enrolled in SPH graduate programs and more than 850 alumni in our community.

The Office of Career Services provides individual career coaching, including resume, cover letter, and personal statement writing guidance, LinkedIn profile reviews, interview preparation including practice interviews, industry education and self-exploration coaching, and job search and networking strategy guidance. The office also plans a series of educational and recruiting focused career events each semester. These include employer information sessions, career fairs, Resumepalooza events, career skills workshops, career panels, small group interview office hours, and more. The office also sends a weekly career services newsletter, which advertises SPH, CUNY-Wide, and external industry and career events, highlights career tools and resources, discusses weekly career topics, and includes links to career opportunities including full-time and part-time jobs, internships, fellowships, and other opportunities which are posted to the Career Services website and updated one a week.

Fieldwork Position Overview:

This role will support the Director of Career Services and the Student Career Advisor. The position’s responsibilities encompass public health career content development; identifying partnership and collaborative skills needed for Office engagements; and supporting the development of Office policies and procedures.

This is a fieldwork position, totaling 180 hours from 5/31/22 – 8/12/22 (17 hrs/week). ● It will be possible to begin this position early (week of May 16th or May 23rd),

depending on student availability, which would reduce average weekly hours to either ~14 or ~15 hours / week, respectively.

Fieldwork Responsibilities:

• 1)  Continue a video-format informational interviewing project to build a database of career exploration videos for current students in all concentrations 

• 2)  Assist with preparation for fall career services events 

• 3)  Support employer engagement strategy development 

• 4)  Develop a list of relevant public health listservs for job/internship/fellowship 
opportunity announcements, career related events, and other career resources 

• 5)  Attend free online workshops and review online resources describing application 
timelines, processes, and procedures for various public health jobs (e.g., federal jobs recruitment processes, etc.); develop overviews to be shared via career services newsletter and website 

• 6)  Create new website resources (e.g., identity-based career resource pages) 

• 7)  Review and update Alumni Career Outcomes data sheets for each concentration 
(2020-2022) 

• 8)  Other duties as assigned 


Qualifications:

10.  Student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing 

11.  Strong writing skills, content development skills, and attention to detail 

12.  Strong time management skills 
To apply, please email your resume to Hannah.lathan@sph.cuny.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. It is recommended to apply before May 1st. 
Suggested core competencies for applicants: 

13.  Apply awareness of cultural values and practices to the design or implementation of public health policies or programs 

14.  Design a population-based policy, program, project or intervention 

15.  Propose strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for 
influencing public health outcomes 

16.  Apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a 
vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making 

17.  Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors 

18.  Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through 
oral presentation 

19.  Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content 


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Intermittent Fasting Study

Context of the Project: Intermittent fasting and restrictive eating have emerged as promising weight management modalities and cardiometabolic risk reduction strategies. However, current protocols do not account for cultural preferences and diversity alternatives. The Intermittent Fasting Inclusion Survey (IFIS) intends to gauge and test consumer preferences for the optimal approach to intermittent fasting regarding the timing of eating, meal format, and diet pattern.

The objective of the survey is to gauge the preference of Black and Latino populations in New York City regarding timing and diet format that is tailored to cultural preferences regarding intermittent fasting

The task for the fieldwork research opportunity is to develop an intermittent fasting community needs assessment survey and field it as a pilot study under the mentorship of Professors Terry Huang and Ghada Soliman. The timeline of this project is designing the survey in August-September and pilot testing in fall 2022. If interested, please contact Professors Terry Huang at Terry.Huang@sph.cuny.edu
Or Ghada Soliman ghada.soliman@sph.cuny.edu.

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POSITION: Curriculum Specialist, Health Professions Focused

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, BMCC Learning Academy 

Campus/department: Borough of Manhattan Community College, BMCC Learning Academy (Office of Academic Affairs)

Job type: part-time; though September 30, 2022

Pay range: $35-40/hour, paid via Research Foundation

Weekly hours: 20 – 30

Description and duties: The BMCC Learning Academy is looking for a graduate student in a health profession field who has confidence and moderate experience developing curriculum materials (e.g. lesson plans, slide decks, activities, etc.). This part-time, temporary position is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in health education, communication/training in health professions, and healthcare pathways in higher education.

The BMCC Learning Academy, an academic cohort program, was built during a five-year Title V grant and offers BMCC students small caseload advisement, transfer exploration and support, and success seminars from entry to graduation. The Health Professions Curriculum Specialist will use success seminar materials (e.g. syllabi, lesson plans, and activities) the Learning Academy has already developed to create versions of the seminar curricula appropriate for health professions students. The seminars are 12-weeks, no credit, and led by academic advisors, and they are designed to build academic and professional skills and a sense of community among students.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in graduate work in a health professions field (e.g. public health, social work, nursing). Experience and/or familiarity with curriculum writing with an understanding of multiple health disciplines. Independent work ethic, but comfortable working with a team. Excellent writing and visual communication skills. Organized, detail-oriented, open to feedback, and deadline-attentive.

Contact: Please send resume and cover letter to Sara Crosby, Director of the BMCC Learning Academy, scrosby@bmcc.cuny.edu 

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POSITION: Communications Intern (Summer)

ORGANIZATION: The City of New York’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU)

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

PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams: 

• GetCoveredNYC: Helps enroll New Yorkers in health insurance, including low- and no-cost coverage. 
• Home Support Unit: Helps New Yorkers in homeless shelters find and move into permanent, stable housing. 
• Tenant Support Unit: Helps keep tenants secure in their homes by connecting them to rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs, anti-eviction and repair resources, and access to NYC’s Right to Counsel program. 
• Special Projects Team: The Special Projects Team works on quick response projects, such as Hurricane Ida outreach, as well as support projects that fall outside of PEU’s core programs, such as the Student Voter Registration Drive during Civics Week.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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

Qualifications:

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

To view the official job posting, click here.

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to Kristen Grennan, Director of Strategic Communications at grennank@hra.nyc.gov and put “PEU-CUNY Communications Internship Application” in the subject line.

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POSITION: AAPF Summer Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: The African American Policy Forum (AAPF)

The African American Policy Forum (AAPF) is seeking a cohort of highly motivated individuals for its 2022 Summer Fellowship Program! 

The AAPF Summer Fellowship is a nine-week remote fellowship starting Wednesday, June 15, 2022 and ending Friday, August 19, 2022. The Fellowship is a project-based program committed to providing meaningful research and skills-based opportunities to dedicated individuals. Fellows will gain first-hand experience in non-profit think tank operations, gaining insight into community organizing, research, and policy analysis.

Applications from undergraduate students, graduate and law students, and post-docs will be considered. Fellows will work full time (35-40 hrs/wk). A stipend will be provided.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Scholarly understanding of Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality;
• Familiarity with Kimberlé Crenshaw’s work;
• Familiarity with AAPF’s programs and initiatives;
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
• Basic proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.);
• Experience in multidisciplinary research;
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.

Eligible candidates should access the application here. You will be prompted to provide your cover letter, a relevant writing sample of 3-5 pages (or relevant representation of your skill, i.e. graphic art, media clippings, etc.), a 250-word statement as to why you are interested in the work, and two professional references. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) Monday, May 2nd.

To view the official job posting: AAPF Summer Fellowship