Internship and Fellowship Postings as of August 24, 2022 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: Building Our Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Prevention Fellowship Program (PFP)

ORGANIZATION: Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC)

Paid fellowship opportunity hosted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) network focused on increasing the Black/African American presence in the prevention fields.

The due date for applications has been extended to August 25. The opportunity is open to current students and recent graduates.

Candidates may send the requirements below to jdh194@ssw.rutgers.edu:

A current resume,
A letter of support (employer or professor preferred)
Contact information for two academic or professional references

To view the updated program flier: Fellowship

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POSITION: Full-Time Winter/Spring 2023 Internship (unpaid)

ORGANIZATION: Organization of American States (OAS)

The Organization of American States (OAS) Organization of American States (OAS) is an international organization founded in 1948 for the purposes of solidarity and co-operation among its member states within the Americas, that promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multi-dimensional Security and Integral Development in the Americas. Headquartered in the US capital, Washington, D.C., the OAS has 34 members, which are independent states in the Americas.

The 2023 Winter/Spring internship offers a unique opportunity to acquire experience in different areas of expertise, in an international and multicultural environment enhancing your networking possibilities. In addition, you will have the chance to acquire significant knowledge of the Organization of American States (OAS), its mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere. The internship application deadline is 9/16/2022

For more information, please visit the website. Any questions, please contact internships@oas.org

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POSITION: Administrative Fellowship Program

ORGANIZATION: Atrius Health

Atrius Health, an innovative nonprofit healthcare leader, created this fellowship as a pathway to share the philosophy and best practices in delivering value-based care while committed to train and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders. Our Administrative Fellowship is a one-year, project-based program, operating out of the office of the COO, that provides future healthcare executives with opportunities to gain an in-depth understanding of ambulatory healthcare operations.

For more information, please visit the website. Any questions, please contact: Kyra_Schwartzman@atriushealth.org or administrative_fellowship@atriushealth.org.

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POSITION: 2023 Spring Internship (full-time, paid)

ORGANIZATION: SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

If you have an interest in the fields of public health and behavioral health, the SAMHSA Internship Program could be a great fit for you.

Spring session dates are January 23 – May 5, 2023. Check the program pages for any updates or changes to the session dates.

This is a fully funded program sponsored by government agencies under theFunded Federal Diversity Internships include programs specifically designed to equip college students and recent graduates from populations typically underrepresented in the public health field with career-focused skills. Individuals from underrepresented groups including, but not limited to the following are encouraged to apply: Women, Veterans, LGBTQ+, First-Generation Students, Persons with disabilities, Asian and Pacific Islanders, students of Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.

This means that housing and roundtrip travel are completely covered for the student. A sizable stipend is also provided to alleviate other living expenses and local transportation costs. Professional development sessions are also included for the students to enhance their knowledge and marketability.

Applications for SAMSHA are due October 5, 2022

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POSITION: 2023 Spring Internship (full-time, paid)

ORGANIZATION: CDC Internship Program – Funded Federal Diversity Internships

The CDC Internship Program offers public health students opportunities, with a full-time (at least 33 hours per week) internship, related to epidemiology and disease prevention. This program allow interns to work under the guidance of an agency mentor in a department whose focus matches the student’s interests.

Spring session dates are January 23 – May 5, 2023. Check the program pages for any updates or changes to the session dates.

Applications for CDC are due October 21, 2022

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POSITION: Recruitment Support Volunteer

ORGANIZATION: Street Homelessness Advocacy Project (SHAP)

SHAP is looking for a volunteer to help with recruiting volunteers who can respond to inquiries from people experiencing homelessness and manage those expressing interest.

This is a remote/ virtual opportunity requiring approximately 10-15 hours a week with the support from Norman Siegel, NYC-based civil rights, and civil liberties lawyer.

Purpose/Objective:

The Recruitment Support volunteer will support the newly launched Street Homelessness Advocacy Project (SHAP), a partnership between the City of New York and Community Health Care Network, DOE Fund, Interfaith Assembly on Homelessness and Housing and the New York Legal Assistance Group. SHAP sends small teams of advocates and city staff out weekly to speak with those experiencing homelessness, building connections and trust to allow the teams to share information to provide resources and supports. The Recruitment Support volunteer will provide support to recruit volunteers and respond to inquiries from people experiencing homelessness and manage those expressing interest.

Location:

This project can be completed from the volunteer’s home, though occasional in person or Zoom meetings may be needed.

Time Commitment:

The hours are flexible throughout the week, with an anticipated 10-15 hours per week. This role will support the initial pilot through October 31, 2022.

Key Responsibilities:

Returning calls/emails of prospective volunteers and people experiencing homelessness
Assisting with volunteer intake and screenings, as needed
Helping schedule and coordinate new volunteer orientations
Seeking new avenues to recruit volunteers, especially college volunteers
Providing updates to the SHAP team on volunteer recruitment and progress

Qualifications:

18+ years of age
Strong general organizational abilities (filling out forms, creating forms, scheduling)
Strong telephone etiquette
Customer service skills – welcoming and warm disposition a must
Proficiency in Spanish or another language helpful

Training/Support Provided:

The Recruitment Support Volunteer will receive orientation and continuing support from the SHAP team before starting the role, including:

The purpose and function of the project
Logistics on how the flow of the experience should work for people expressing interest in volunteering
An explanation how to perform all duties required (filling out forms, scheduling, etc.)

Noting SHAP is in need of quick responses to a significant demand for support services – the role will also be tasked with helping the SHAP team figure out best practices and the most effective manner to recruit and onboard volunteers to serve those experiencing homelessness efficiently and with dignity.

To Express Interest/For Further Information:

Norman Siegel, Civil Rights Attorney

347 907-0867 or nsiegel@stellp.com

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POSITION: Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development (DMCHWD) Internship

ORGANIZATION: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

The Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development (DMCHWD) Internship, based in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is designed to educate, engage, and support future leaders in Maternal and Child Health (MCH).

DMCHWD accepts applications from highly motivated graduate students in good standing at schools of public health or other health-related training programs in the United States.

DMCHWD Internship Application Package

Statement of Interest – Address the following (500-word max):

What do you hope to gain from this MCH-focused internship experience, and how does this internship align with your career goals?
How have your experiences shaped your definition of diversity? What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? In your opinion, what is the purpose of promoting health equity over health equality?
Have you been involved with any of DMCHWD’s graduate or undergraduate education programs? If so, please describe your involvement.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcript (most current)

Statement of Availability

Include the months and days of the week available, total hours needed (if submitting as a university requirement), and any concurrent responsibilities.

Include a statement confirming your understanding that you will need to travel to HRSA headquarters or a HRSA regional office 1-2 times at your own expense to complete the onboarding process for your internship.

Example: Available January through May, 3-4 days per week, 300 total hours needed, working as a graduate research assistant 10 hours per week. If selected, I agree to gravel to xxx regional office to complete the onboarding process.

Applications should be received by 11:59 PM on:

January 25, for Summer Internships

April 25, for Fall internships

September 25, for Winter/Spring Internships

Please send all application materials to Kaitlin Bagley at KBagley@hrsa.gov

To learn more, visit DMCHWD Internship

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POSITION: Fall Internship (Unpaid)

ORGANIZATION: Bergen’s Promise

Our Behavior Health Home department is currently looking for an MPH level intern for this coming Fall 2022. I was wondering if this can be posted.

The position is unpaid, but flexible hybrid schedule, please see description below:

Location: Hackensack, NJ

Our organization can provide intern experiences related to health education, community outreach, data management/program evaluation, and research. We are willing to work with students to design a mutually beneficial project.

Here is an example of a project we currently have in mind. We’d like to increase health literacy around health insurance and medical care coordination through either an educational event or community outreach. Tasks will include but not limited to:

Conduct needs assessments utilizing community health data obtained from Bergen County, along with other supporting primary and secondary data.
Create a curriculum/presentation outline for community health education on navigating health insurance
Expand toolkits/resources for families to utilize to improve communication during healthcare appointments.
Update our medical care coordination handbook to include information on navigating health insurance.

Shadow health/wellness educators and nurses during family visits (depending on intern schedule)

Observe different health education styles and techniques
Assist with planning health education activities for individual youth/families
Assist with delivering health education to individual youth/families
Assist with identifying community resources to help families achieve health/wellness goals

All interested candidates can contact Nikki Rogers at nrogers@bergenspromise.org to schedule an interview.

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