Internship and fellowship postings as of January 4, 2023

POSITION: Health Policy and Medicaid Intern (paid)

ORGANIZATION: NYS Health Unit 

The Health Unit is responsible for the fiscal and policy oversight of an $84 billion portfolio, comprised of the Medicaid and non-Medicaid components of the Department of Health (DOH), the State Office of the Aging (SOFA) and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) budgets. The work of the Health Unit in the dynamic health care environment provides the opportunity to collaborate both internally and externally to bring constructive solutions to existing or emerging public health challenges and the Medicaid program.

Internship Opportunity Details: The selected candidate will be responsible for:
• Tracking and analyzing potential changes in Federal Health funding mechanisms or policies, and evaluating of the impact on New York State, including Medicaid;
• Reviewing and identifying fiscal and policy impacts associated with numerous health related programs and initiatives, including Medicaid, general Public Health work, Early Intervention, ending the AIDS epidemic, and responding to the opioid crisis;
• Researching, creating, and analyzing forecasting models using data loads from various sources to project spending and utilization within various key health areas;
• Developing briefing materials and recommendations to inform policymakers on key aspects of programs, proposed legislation and how various initiatives may impact the State, localities, and constituents; and
• Assisting in developing the Executive Budget.
The position will offer the selected candidate a unique opportunity to evaluate and conduct research and develop recommendations related to the State’s health policy and financing.

Qualification/Skills:
– Candidates with graduate-level coursework in health care finance or policy are preferred, but post-junior level undergraduates with strong writing and analytical skills may be considered.
– The successful candidate should enjoy working in a team environment, have an interest in health care finance and be able to: prepare, analyze, and effectively present fiscal information; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; manage multiple assignments; demonstrate initiative in formulating constructive recommendations on issues; and work proficiently with Microsoft Excel/Word

How to Apply:
DOB offers paid hourly internship positions (hourly rate dependent on education level). To apply for internship positions, please complete the Online Employment Application and select “Student Internship”. Please also select “Health Policy” in the Professional Interests section.

If you have a disability and require assistance in applying for employment with the New York State Division of the Budget, or if you have any questions about working for the Division, please contact personnel@budget.ny.gov.

To view the official job description : Health Policy Medicaid Intern, NYS-HEU

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POSITION: Virtual Internship Program (4-weeks)

ORGANIZATION: Skillful.ly

Skillful.ly is the equitable employment platform connecting you with the coveted jobs you deserve based on your hard-earned, measurable skills! Join an Info Session to learn more about how to apply to a 4-week, self-paced Virtual Internship Program starting January 18 through February 15.

Supported by a community of your peers, you’ll exercise in-demand skills through simulated workplace projects and build out your candidate profile that can be used for introductions to employers! Acquire skill badges through simulated workplace projects in Business Essentials, Management Consulting and other industry pathways. Upon completion, you’ll earn a certificate so you can proudly show off your new skills, and be eligible to recruit with our employer network. 

Join an Info Session on Wednesday, January 4th:

12 PM Info Session: Register here  ||  6 PM Info Session: Register here  

Apply on this webpage here! Please visit the website: Skillfuly 

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POSITION: Rashi Fein Internship on Health Policy (paid)

ORGANIZATION: National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI)

The National Academy of Social Insurance, as a nonpartisan organization devoted to furthering knowledge and understanding of social insurance programs, is uniquely qualified to provide students with challenging internship opportunities. Academy members, recognized experts in social insurance and health policy, offer the interns access to information and experiences found nowhere else. Academic credit may be arranged through the intern’s college or university. International students with valid student visas can be placed with non-governmental organizations, if placement projects match their skills and interests.

Compensation: Interns are paid at least $15/hr based on a 35 to 40-hour work week.

Internship Placements: Students selected for an internship will be matched with a placement organization in the DC area, where they will work under the supervision of an Academy Member. *As of summer 2022, Academy interns are offered hybrid or in-person work arrangements, which are subject to change depending on COVID-19.  

Deadline: Jan 13, 2023 

For more information, visit website: Student Internship Programs – National Academy of Social Insurance (nasi.org)

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POSITION: Public Health Law Fellowship

ORGANIZATION:  CDC Public Health Law Program (PHLP) and ChangeLab Solutions

CDC’s Public Health Law Program (PHLP) and ChangeLab Solutions announce the new Public Health Law Fellowship, launching in January 2023. The fellowship is designed for current graduate students (e.g., MPH, DrPH, MPA, PhD) or law students (JD), as well as recent graduates of these programs (within the past four years), interested in careers in public health law or policy.

Fellows will be matched with host sites at state, tribal, local, or territorial health departments, CDC, or other public health law organizations that support work in the public health law and policy fields.

The Public Health Law Fellowship offers fellows on-the-job training to prepare them for careers in public health law or policy. The program aims to strengthen the public health law workforce by increasing diversity within the field and preparing the next generation of public health law professionals to respond to critical issues. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to

• The role of law in public health and positive community impact
• Improving health equity
• Strengthening emergency response capacity

Part-time (20 hours per week).

Compensation: Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Rolling dates for multiple cohorts throughout 2023: January, May/June, August/September. Start dates are flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

For General Questions, send Email to  ORISE.CDC.CSTLTS@orau.org

Application Questions? Email PHLFellowship@cdc.gov and include the reference code CDC-CSTLTS-2022-0396.

Application Deadline: January 23, 2023

To Apply submit here: Zintellect – CDC Public Health Law Fellowship 

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POSITION: OEPR Intern (Remote, paid Stipend Fellowship)  

ORGANIZATION: NYCDOHMH – Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR)

Calling all CUNY Students interested in Public Health – do you want the opportunity to work as a Fellow and gain practical experience with Phenomenal Mentors? Program details: Timeframe: 10 months January to October
Work Hours: Minimum 15 hours/week; Max 35 hours a week
During OEPR Business Hours: 9A-5P, Monday – Friday

To Apply: Contact Janaya Little via Email at JLITTLE1@HEALTH.NYC.GOV and send your Resume and Cover Letter, including your coursework, experience, or interests you have working on Projects in these Topic Areas:

• Situational Awareness Expansion;
• OEPR Origin Stories/Health Equity; 
• Analysis of Public Communications

Application deadline: January 20, 2023

Interested applicants can contact contact Janaya Little via Email at JLITTLE1@HEALTH.NYC.GOV

To view the official flier description : OEPR Fellowship Flier

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POSITION: Spring/Summer Intern (paid)

ORGANIZATION: Lifesci NYC 

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program offers the chance to complete a single application to gain access to paid internship and full-time job opportunities at dozens of NYC life sciences companies and organizations. Graduate students (and recent grads) from all majors are eligible to apply, as a wide range of science, tech, and business roles are offered. 2022 Applicants were placed into 141 positions at 70 different companies throughout NYC! 

Individual roles range across industries are available for students and recent grads at all levels of experience. All opportunities, including internships, are paid at least $15/hour, with most paying $18/hour or more.

Examples of Academic year and full-time opportunities may be viewed HERE

Apply here, deadline March 31, 2023

For questions,  Sign Up for Office Hours, providing one-on-one Zoom meetings with a LifeSci NYC staff member, or contact  via email: internships@upperweststrategies.com

For more information, visit our website LifeSci NYC Internship Program

Join a Virtual Info Session on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 12 – 1 pm

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POSITION: Project Coordinator 

ORGANIZATION: U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance (USAPA)

The U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance (the Alliance) is looking for a Project Coordinator to help our organization achieve its mission. This person will support the Alliance’s training and technical assistance activities to help support converting alcohol policy research into practice. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing all training and TA requests, maintaining the Alliance online resource hub, organizing a set of virtual interactive dialogues, coordinating a research roundtable, and helping the Center for Advancing Alcohol Science to Practice (“the Center”) with regular logistical and organizational support.  

The tasks require the ability to convene and coordinate groups from across the country, through strong written and oral communication across multiple time zones. Because of the nature of our work, comfortability with and management of all forms of technology (e.g., Zoom, Constant Contact, Wix, Slack, Teams, MailChimp, and phone conversations) is a must. The successful candidate will have attention to detail and be accurate, timely, flexible, and reliable. The Project Coordinator will often serve as the face of the Alliance. The role requires building and maintaining meaningful relationships with community partners and identifying opportunities to transform systems by harnessing collective power. This person must be free from all conflict of relationships with any alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, or opioid industries.

The position is supported through a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant and collaborative relationship with the Center. Internally, this position works with both the Center and the Alliance to fulfill grant objectives. Externally, this position is expected to work at the local, state, and national levels to help advance policy change, evidence-based prevention strategies, and structural reform that reduces excessive alcohol use and protects the public from alcohol-related harms.

Position Details: 

• Pay is $18-$25 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Typical Work Week, estimated:  ~40 hours per week
• Involves collaboration across time zones
• The contractor reports to the Board Chair with responsibilities split between the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance and Center for Advancing Alcohol Science to Practice

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to management@alcoholpolicy.org. Your cover letter should share your commitment to this issue, your direct experience, and what you will add to our team.

To view the official posting: Project Coordinator | Usapamain (alcoholpolicy.org)

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POSITION: Policy Research Intern (Spring or Summer; Paid-Hybrid)

ORGANIZATION: Center For Urban Future (CUF) 

The Center for an Urban Future (CUF) is an independent nonprofit public policy research think-tank that produces innovative analysis on economic development and workforce development issues in New York City, with a focus on promoting economic diversity while creating opportunities for disadvantaged populations and lower-skill workers. Our work seeks to highlight issues within our fields of focus that tend to fly under the radar in mainstream policy discussions.

Over the years, through studies and high-profile events, CUF has put forth concrete ideas for city and state policymakers that have influenced city and state policies on diversifying the economy, boosting the number of middle class jobs, expanding apprenticeships and tech training programs, supporting immigrant entrepreneurs, bolstering public libraries, scaling up small businesses, strengthening human services organizations, sustaining artists, and helping New York’s community college students achieve college and career success, investment in green public works projects, closing racial disparities in the city’s economy, improving services for older New Yorkers, and more.

In the months ahead, CUF will step up our work outlining innovative and achievable ideas for creating good jobs, building new pathways into the middle class, and ensuring a lasting and equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Center seeks interns with experience in or degrees in public policy, urban planning, journalism, economics, government, social science, or related fields. During this internship, policy research interns will learn about the research and editorial processes of a think tank and how research reports can help guide, inspire, and spark policy changes based on successful written and verbal communication strategy. 

Policy Research Internship

Responsibilities can include:  

• Conducting background research and drafting memos on issues related to public policy to guide new and existing research projects.
• Pulling, cleaning, and analyzing data from sources such as the US Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and American Community Survey.
• Contributing to the report production process by drafting text, proof-reading, fact-checking, and editing.
• Developing initial source lists for research outreach.
• Coordinating phone and video interviews, conducting those interviews, and drafting memos based on findings and key themes.
• Keeping up to date on local city and state policy, including attending hearings and presentations.

Skills and attributes we seek are:​

• Strong writing and oral communications skills 
• Ability to synthesize ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews over the phone and in person.
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel.
• Attention to detail. Exactitude and precision must be shown when working with CUF materials.
• Time management and multi-tasking. This role will require managing several tasks, prioritizing them based on a variety of timelines, and pivoting to different tasks as deadlines are modified.
• Willingness to learn. They must be willing to learn new skills, approaches, and tactics, and openness to working on a variety of assignments. 
• Goal-oriented perspective. They must be able to grasp the broader organizational goals and think strategically about how to accomplish them through individual assignments.
• An interest in economic development, urban planning, workforce development, and higher education issues.
• PLUS: Some experience with public data sources like the US Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Details/Requirements:  

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week, within the operating hours of 10am to 6pm 
• Must be able to come into the office at least twice a week during open office hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• This is an hourly paid internship. 

Application Deadline: January 6, 2023

To Apply: please send a resume with cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org with “Policy Research Internship (cohort)” in the subject line. We are currently hiring for our Spring (January-May) cohort.

For more information, please visit the website:  Internships | Center for an Urban Future (CUF) (nycfuture.org)

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POSITION: Community and Population Health Summer Internship (Paid, Hybrid)

ORGANIZATION: Northwell Health – New Hyde Park, Long Island 

The Department is looking for a student who would be interested in completing their internship helping to support the development and roll-out of community health programming which may include, but not be limited to youth/school based, food insecurity, social determinants of health screening and referral, maternal and infant morbidity/mortality and mental health.  This internship will provide valuable experience and skill development in community-based program planning and implementation, as well as the potential for participation in work in the community and writing grants and manuscripts.  

1. Participates in the collection and preparation of data relative to the work of the department. 
2. Assists in studies to objectively ascertain the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of department of Hospital operations, policies and procedures.
3. Assists management in facilitating new programs and/or procedures.
4. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

• Graduate Level – Currently enrolled in college majoring in Public Health, Community Health, Public Policy or Healthcare Administration/Management, required.
• Prior administrative experience in a hospital setting, preferred

To view the official posting: Community/Pop Health Internship  (Job ID 75382)