Internship and Fellowship Postings as of May 25, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

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POSITION: Experiential, Non-Credit, and Distance Learning Program Assistant

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH Nutrition and Dietetic Internship & Office of Experiential Learning

Reports to: Ann Gaba, along with Hannah Lathan

Weekly Hours: 20

Location: Hybrid

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the faculty listed above, the Experiential, Non-Credit, and Distance Learning Program Assistant (hereafter referred to as the Program Assistant) will assist faculty in the development and maintenance of recruitment and activities for these experiential, non-credit and distance programs, including creating materials for digital marketing, social media advertising and other outreach to prospective applicants. The Program Assistant will facilitate the execution of affiliation contracts with field placement sites, as needed by the Office of Experiential Learning and the Dietetic Internship (DI). They will also assist with processing applications to the DI, manage documents in on-boarding newly enrolled dietetic interns, and manage required documents during orientation and evaluation of interns and the DI program, as well as other duties as assigned.

Summary of essential job functions

Liaise with preceptors and CUNY General Counsel to coordinate the execution of Affiliation Agreements for the Office of Experiential Learning (OEL) and the Nutrition and Dietetic Internship (NDI).
Answer email inquiries in OEL inbox and from on-site and distance interns in the Nutrition and Dietetic Internship.
Collect intern application and onboarding documents and upload those to Dropbox.
Maintain accurate records of all documents that require tracking, such as affiliation contracts, DI documents, and program inquiries
Monitor application and tuition payments by internship applicants and enrolled interns.
Assist with facilitating enrollment in NDI courses in CUNYFirst (FNPH 690, 691, 692, 693).
Hold advising appointments for students enrolling in field practicum PUBH696.
Update and distribute weekly listserv emails with new field practicum opportunities.
Set up Zoom events and send follow-up documentation after events such as fieldwork orientation sessions.
Respond to student email inquiries about field practicum.
Review student field practicum Learning Agreements, communicate necessary revisions to students, and contact the Registrar to facilitate enrollment in the field practicum course (PUBH696).
Enter and maintain student data related to enrollment in field practicum into Qualtrics, Sharepoint and Microsoft Excel.
Conduct on-line research pertaining to non-credit certificate programs to evaluate market conditions and promotional activities by competitors to the SPH non-credit programs
Develop informational and promotional materials and/or activities (such as on-line info sessions) to enhance recruitment efforts for these programs

Minimum requirements

Experience as a Program Assistant and familiarity with the functions and activities of the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
Available to work the planned number of hours during the school year

Abilities required

Excellent verbal and written communication ability
Organizational skills and computer literacy
Able to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders in varied programs

If interested please send your resume to Toya Cox (Toya.Cox@sph.cuny.edu) and Ann Gaba (Ann.Gaba@sp.cuny.edu).

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POSITION: Gil Addo Harlem Health Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: The Harlem Health Initiative (HHI) at CUNY SPH

Program description: The Harlem Health Initiative (HHI) at CUNY SPH launched in February 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. At its core, HHI is a technical assistance and training program to bolster community-based organizations (CBOs). Its single aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the Harlem community through relationship building with existing coalitions and networks of CBOs, while also ensuring CUNY SPH’s status as a community-centered institution, part of the fabric of Harlem. The Initiative prioritizes consistent community representation and engagement when considering programming and policy as opposed to integrating community perspectives only when buy-in is necessary. As a result of its footprint and suite of support, HHI has enabled the school to garner nearly $7 million in research and community program funding that directly addresses critical health issues facing Harlem, including a task-shifting program to identify mental health concerns among residents in housing projects, establishing a community co-laboratory with CBOs to establish and enhance health equity programming, and building vaccine literacy through health communications and partner training activities. The Initiative provides community organizations with up-to-date health data, supports survey work, and engages student interns in community practice. HHI also works with Harlem’s elected and government officials to educate them about health issues like food insecurity, mental health, and COVID-19 impacts, and helps them understand how legislation can be supported by CUNY SPH’s work.

The portfolio of community engagement activities of HHI has expanded greatly over the last two years in an unexpected and unprecedented way. The Initiative’s Director, Ms. Deborah Levine, supports the school’s community portfolio. The Gil Addo Harlem Health Fellowship (“Fellowship”) will allow Ms. Levine to hire two student fellows at the master’s or doctoral level who will partner with her over a two-year period. Addo Fellows will be responsible for project management and general support of the Harlem Health Initiative.

Position Overview: This role will support HHI Director Deborah Levine and Program Manager Claire Ogburn and help ensure that the team meets program goals and deliverables in a timely and effective manner. The position’s responsibilities encompass community engagement and outreach for a variety of community-based research projects and initiatives; data gathering and analysis; community partner communication and support; research on health and wellness indicators for Harlem, the neighborhood’s CBOs and FBOs, and the impact of COVID-19 on Harlem; database assembly and management; developing health communications materials; and workstream alignment. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week, per semester (15 weeks) at a rate of $35 per hour. Fellows are asked to make a 2-year commitment.

Gil Addo Harlem Health Fellow Responsibilities: Under the leadership of the HHI Director and Program Manager, Fellows will:

Fellow 1:

Develop a global partnership “master” database for CUNY SPH that can be accessed and leveraged by all school programs, including key programmatic partners: the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Services, the Pandemic Response Institute, Harlem Strong, CIRGH, the Vaccine Literacy Campaign, etc.
Liaise with the aforementioned offices and initiatives to ensure cross-communication of activities; maintain a record of concurrent research, outreach, and programs
Identify indicators to include across SPH-led survey work of both community partners and the SPH student / alumni community
Assist with development and execution of HHI’s 2022 Webinar Series
Support the Pandemic Response Institute (PRI)’s Community Convening and Learning Team (CCLT), including database creation & management, liaising with NYC Department of Health and Department of Emergency Management, and attendance at virtual meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Fellow 2:

Develop an uptown charter book to develop the “who” and the “what” of health policy players and the state of health in Harlem.
Create a central dashboard database that displays aggregate data sets; coordinate with other CUNY SPH dashboards
Support the evolution and integration of advisory councils across CUNY SPH
Support data collection, analysis and reporting efforts to understand and publicize the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Harlem’s residents, organizations, and community leaders.
Aid with writing funding proposals for multiple research and community projects.
Assist with recruitment and outreach of community partners.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral student at CUNY SPH in good academic standing
Desired candidate qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to social and racial equity
Database development / management and information architecture skills (experience with AirTable or other project management software, a plus)
Quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis skills
Strong writing skills
Experience working with community-based, faith-based organizations, and/or social services organizations (outreach, engagement, partnership development and management)
Development of culturally competent, linguistically-sensitive health communications materials, including infographics
Experience working within the Harlem community is a plus
Other language proficiency, a plus

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to HarlemHealth@sph.cuny.edu by May 31, 2022, and indicate which fellow position (i.e., “1,” “2,” or “both”) you wish to apply for. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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POSITION: ASPPH Public Health Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: ASPPH

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) aims to strengthen the capacity of members by advancing leadership, excellence, and collaboration for academic public health. Our members are Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited schools and programs of public health as well as schools and programs in applicant status for CEPH-accreditation. This announcement describes two training opportunities:

ASPPH Framing the Future 2030 Fellow
ASPPH Racial Justice Fellow

The ASPPH Public Health Fellowship Program engages early-career public health professionals in experiential learning opportunities that support these important efforts. The selected fellows will develop professional skills and enhance their leadership abilities through direct participation in ASPPH activities that advance education in public health and seek to dismantle the barriers that prevent or hinder inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism in public health academia.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must have received their Master’s or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than June 2022) or within the last five years (no earlier than May 2017). Graduate degrees must come from an ASPPH-member graduate school or program of public health accredited by CEPH. (For a list of ASPPH members, see www.ASPPH.org.) All applicants must be citizens of the United States or hold a visa permitting permanent residence (I.e., have a “Green Card”) in the United States to be eligible for the fellowship program.

Certification in Public Health (CPH) preferred, but not required.

Period of Performance

Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities for a period of one year, approximately July 18, 2022 – June 30, 2023, with the possibility to extend for an additional year.

Location

Washington, DC metro area candidates preferred. ASPPH maintains a hybrid work environment at our Washington, DC office and is open to considering remote candidates for this role.

Funds Available

The training stipend for the fellowship positions is $5,600 per month. The fellowship training stipend is intended to cover all personal living expenses.

In addition to the fellowship training stipend, fellows will receive an $350 per month allowance to offset the cost of health insurance premium expenses incurred during the fellowship period.

Application Procedure

Applicants may apply to one or both fellowship opportunities available in 2022.
Applications are submitted through the ASPPH Fellowship Online Application System at https://fellowshipsinternships.aspph.org. The materials needed to complete an application are detailed on the application form.
Incomplete applications are not accepted. Please see Page 3 for detailed application instructions.
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on: Monday, June 20, 2022

To learn more and apply, click here.

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POSITION: Various Internships (Summer & Fall Terms; Unpaid)

ORGANIZATION: Office of Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine

Urban Planner Intern

The Land Use Division is tasked with assisting in the Office’s review of land use actions (including Uniform Land Use Review Procedure applications, General Project Plans, Landmarks, Board of Standards and Appeals, and Department of Buildings applications). The unit works closely with community boards and other community stakeholders to understand positions on these applications as well as various urban planning policies. Land Use staff also regularly provide technical assistance to community board members and constituents on these issues.

Qualifications:

Interns should have an interest in urban policy, excellent research skills, and an ability to complete tasks independently. Effective written and oral communication will also be important. Ability to use mapping software (ArcGIS, QGIS, R, etc.) a plus.

Benefits

Although unpaid, interning offers valuable work experience; provides experience and skills to become more marketable upon entering the workplace; offers the chance to explore career options; may qualify for school credit.

Requirements

Flexible work schedule is available; must work a minimum of 20 hours per week for a minimum of three months.

Policy Intern

Intern will create, research, and implement policy directives for the Borough President on issues such as education, mental and physical health, affordable housing, transportation, economic development, sustainability, seniors, food policy, resiliency, labor, the arts, and sanitation. Interns will research issues, prepare memos, assist with surveys, edit resource material, create data visualization, and attend meetings.

Qualifications:

Ability to work as part of a team, work on multiple projects simultaneously, effective oral and written communication skills, and interest in policy and quality of life issues in Manhattan.

Requirements

Flexible work schedule is available; must work a minimum of 20 hours per week for a minimum of three months.

Communications Intern

The Communications Team is looking for an intern to aid in the day-to-day operations. The candidate would be responsible for producing content for social media platforms, as well as occasionally accompanying the BP at events to assist in public relations with press, and to take photos and video. Additionally, the candidate will become familiar with the operations of the MBPO and aid other departments in disseminating their message in relevant platforms.

The official title would be Communications Intern, and this person would report to Reuben Torres, the Press Secretary.

Qualifications:

Experience working in Communications, social media and/or Digital Content Production is desired.

Experience in public sector/government a strong plus.

Benefits

Requirements:

This is a seasonal role from early June to early August (dates flexible). Typical hours will be 10am-6pm, with the possibility for occasional evening and weekend commitments, working no more than 35 hours per week.

For all three internship positions:

Internship Program Schedule:

Summer internship dates: June 1 – August 31, 2022.
Fall internship dates: September 1st – November 30, 2022

To apply

Summer internship application deadline: May 27, 2022
Fall Internship application deadline: July 15, 2022

Those interested in seeking intern positions should send a cover letter and a resume in Word or PDF format via email to internship@manhattanbp.nyc.gov

To view the official job posting: Internships

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POSITION: Public Policy Internship (Unpaid)

ORGANIZATION: Consumer Federation of America

The Consumer Federation of America, a Washington, DC-based non-profit that works to advance the rights of consumers through research, advocacy and education, is seeking talented, motivated interns with an interest in food and product safety, consumer protection, and financial services.

Interns work with advocates to advance pro-consumer policy on a variety of issues before Congress, the White House, federal and state regulatory agencies, state legislatures, and the courts. They also assist with research to investigate consumer issues, such as high-cost credit, privacy, the safety of children’s products, and fish, meat and poultry inspection. CFA seeks applicants who are pursuing a graduate or law degree and who possess a high level of oral and written communication skills.

Based at the Consumer Federation of America’s office in Washington, DC, the internship is unpaid, though course credit can be given if the intern makes appropriate arrangements. In-city transportation stipends may be available. Full or part time.

To apply for an internship, submit a cover letter and resume to Sara Cooper at scooper@consumerfed.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Start and end dates flexible.

To view the official job posting: Public Policy Intern

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POSITION: Public Health Communication Fellowship (Spanish Speaker)

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A research opportunity is available in the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Research Project: CDC’s Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch (ORPB) collaborates with epidemiologists, laboratorians, and other public health officials who investigate clusters of foodborne, waterborne, zoonotic, and other enteric (gastrointestinal) illnesses in the United States. The Communications Activity in ORPB communicates risk to the public and other stakeholders during ongoing outbreaks and creates educational materials to prevent enteric illnesses. For more information about ORPB, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dfwed/orpb/index.html. This project offers an opportunity to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on outbreak response and prevention activities, a primary component of CDC’s mission.

ORPB has a goal to expand and enhance foodborne outbreak messaging to equitably reach all people who might be affected by an outbreak. One way the branch aims to do this is by expanding the reach of outbreak messaging to Spanish-speaking audiences. ORPB is seeking a fellow who is fluent in both Spanish and English. There will be opportunities to research innovative ways to reach different populations and more equitably communicate risk during enteric disease outbreaks. There will be opportunities to learn from experienced communicators how to quickly translate science into public-facing webpages that accurately communicates risk. There will also be opportunities to learn how to develop educational infographics, social media messaging, and other key communication materials. In addition, there will be opportunities to attend branch and division meetings, educational seminars, and other activities as schedules allow.

For more information about ORPB, visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dfwed/orpb/index.html.

Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will have opportunities to enhance quantitative and qualitative reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills during this fellowship.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Cassie Belche (ntw8@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: May 16, 2022. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

The qualified candidate should have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish language
Prior experience as a translator or experience developing communication products or other documents in Spanish
Strong background in health communications
Excellent skills for preparing written documents and giving oral presentations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

To view the official job posting: Public Health Communication Fellowship

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POSITION: Post-Doctoral Researcher

ORGANIZATION: Barnard College

Job Description Summary

A post-doctoral researcher to collaborate in empirical examinations of exposure to racial violence against Black people via media, etc. (e.g., news coverage, Tweets RE: Black Lives Matter). We have a special interest in the psychological content (e.g., stress, affect, emotion) of text and images and their implications for well-being and social and political motivation.

Position End Date

May 31 2024 (contingent on successful performance and continued funding for 2nd year).

Essential Duties Summary

Research collaboration (e.g., data analysis; team work; preparation of presentations and publications)

Preferred Qualification Summary

The funding for this position comes from Columbia’s Data Science Institute, which has numerous initiatives in racial equity, computational social science, and media and society that will benefit the project and the post-doctoral researcher. Additional connections to other parts of Barnard College and Columbia University are also possible, including School of Social Work, School of Arts & Sciences (psychology, sociology, economics, etc.), School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (computer science, system science).

Salary Range

$58,000-68,000 (depending on skills and experience) in addition to full benefits (https://barnard.edu/human-resources/benefits).

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 10, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Colin Wayne Leach, cwl2140@columbia.edu

https://datascience.columbia.edu/people/colin-wayne-leach/

https://psychology.columbia.edu/content/colin-wayne-leach

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

To view the official posting: Post-Doctoral Researcher

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POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellow

ORGANIZATION: University of South Florida

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida is a metropolitan institution located in Tampa, Florida. USF offers comprehensive programs in public health, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, allied health sciences, business, engineering, arts and sciences, education, social work, and creative arts. USF offers unique opportunities for collaboration and research around the world but particularly with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Tampa Bay area is a dynamic and growing metropolitan area of over two million residents that offers a wide range of cultural, artistic, athletic, and recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to Gulf of Mexico beaches and an affordable cost of living.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of South Florida College of Public Health’s Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice (CoE) is recruiting for 2 postdoctoral fellows to contribute to the center’s research and teaching needs in maternal and child health (MCH) and to become prepared for MCH faculty positions and MCH leadership positions at the national and state levels. These are two-year fellowships funded by the HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, with particular foci on research pertaining to maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence, and unintentional injury. There is specific interest in recruiting individuals from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds in addition to other underrepresented minority backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fellows will be mentored by matched research faculty and develop plans for professional growth. In addition, the postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with MCH faculty and postdoctoral fellows in other MCHB-funded programs, as well as with Title V and other MCH organizations and partners locally, regionally, and nationwide. Postdoctoral MCH research fellows will also participate/lead classes and seminars. Support for professional conferences and other dissemination activities will be provided. Fellows will teach one or two graduate classes per year and be expected to further their research by developing grant proposals with faculty and publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, in addition to collaborating with ongoing MCH faculty research.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

Doctoral degree in maternal and child health, social/behavioral sciences, epidemiology, public health, or a closely related field to be earned prior to hiring date;
A publication record in peer-reviewed journals of recognized excellence; and
Teaching experience (may be as a teaching assistant or in another instructional capacity)

The Job Description can be found on the USF Careers website: https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/ , Job ID: 30102

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POSITION: Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Global HIV and TB

ORGANIZATION: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The selected participant(s) will receive training from DGHT mentors in developing and implementing research and programmatic projects that inform the development of effective strategies and interventions to reduce disparities in HIV and TB globally. Mentors and participants will collaborate to develop a list of diverse research activities that they will complete together over the two-year (subject to funding) training period. These activities will be based on the participant’s area(s) of interest, training, and expertise and the mission of the program. Possible areas of focus are listed below:

Epidemiology, surveys, and surveillance
HIV prevention, including access to and models of HIV testing, targeted services for key and vulnerable populations, and biomedical and primary prevention interventions
Maternal and child HIV-related services, including models of care for orphans and vulnerable children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and children and adolescents living with HIV
Community engagement, including activities to reduce stigma and discrimination for people living with HIV and key and vulnerable populations
Reducing HIV incidence and mortality through improved HIV treatment, retention, and adoption of differentiated models of HIV service delivery
Finding, curing, and preventing TB and accelerating progress towards global TB targets
Data for action, including monitoring and evaluation, health information systems, digital health, and modeling
Economics and health services research, including economic and expenditure analysis, HIV financing, and human resources for health

The fellowship seeks doctoral-level researchers (e.g., behavioral scientists, epidemiologists, social scientists, evaluators, educators, economists, anthropologists, or medical doctors with research training and/or experience). Applicants must have completed their doctorates within the past five (5) years.

The successful applicant will be matched within one of the Offices or Branches listed below. Specifics on the training positions will be determined by the mentor and the fellow.

Global TB Branch
HIV Care and Treatment Branch
HIV Prevention Branch
Maternal and Child Health Branch
Economics and Health Services Research Branch
Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch
Health Informatics, Data Management, and Statistics Branch
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Analysis Branch

Applicants

DGHT encourages applications from individuals who are under-represented in the federal workforce. Applicants must have completed all requirements for and been awarded a doctorate within five (5) years preceding the appointment start date. Stipends will vary based on educational credentials and related experience. Following are general guidelines for stipend ranges.

To view the official job posting: Post-Doctoral Fellowship

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