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POSITION: Spring Semester Communications Intern, NYC-PEU (paid)
ORGANIZATION: NYC Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU)
About PEU: The NYC Public Engagement Unit (PEU) was created to develop a new model for government outreach, using community organizing principles to re-envision how the City provides services to its most vulnerable communities. Rather than expecting constituents to navigate a complex City bureaucracy to get the help they need, PEU adopts grassroots tactics to meet residents where they are – at their doors and on their phones, in their social media feeds and in their communities. PEU combines this proactive outreach with comprehensive case management, and in doing so, combats disillusionment and builds long-term relationships between New Yorkers and their government.
PEU’s programs are delivered by four outreach teams:
- Tenant Support Unit – The Tenant Support Unit (TSU) provides free information on tenants’ rights, assistance navigating housing-related issues, and connection to a range of resources, including the Tenant Resource Portal, anti-eviction legal assistance, the home repairs program, and rent freeze and homeowner tax exemption programs.
- Home Support Unit – The Home Support Unit (HSU) conducts outreach to rental owners and brokers in order to identify vacant homes for voucher holders living in shelters. HSU supports owners and brokers throughout the lease-up process, improving their experience with rental subsidies so that they continue to provide units to voucher recipients in the future.
- GetCoveredNYC – GetCoveredNYC provides free assistance for New Yorkers seeking to enroll in health care, regardless of immigration status or income. Our Specialists speak more than 20 languages and conduct outreach to proactively identify uninsured New Yorkers and help them get access to health care and other health-related benefits.
- Special Projects Team – As the City’s in-house “campaign” experts, PEU’s Special Projects Team leverages interagency resources, City staff volunteers, and technology in agile and creative ways to design and implement new outreach strategies for the City’s most pressing initiatives. Throughout the pandemic, PEU coordinated special projects connecting New Yorkers to a range of benefits and services, including vaccine appointments, free tax prep, the Child Tax Credit, the Affordable Connectivity Program, COVID recovery meals, and more.
Job Description
PEU communications interns will work approximately 25 hours per week (up to a maximum 69 hours every 2 weeks) and receive ongoing training to assist PEU’s Communications Director and PEU’s outreach teams, while building professional skills.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Scanning and compiling daily media reports for stories relevant to PEU’s core work
- Supporting the development of press releases, statements, advisories, columns, op-eds, talking points, and internal briefings
- 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
- Tracking and circulating relevant news clips to various PEU team members
- Supporting the Communications Director, Senior Advisor for Communications, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff
- Entering, tracking and analyzing data
- Working with translators on content translation and proofreading
- Joining team meetings and program planning sessions
- Supporting outreach efforts to New Yorkers through remote outreach tactics, including peer-to-peer texting, phone banking 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 or managing press relations in a professional setting or through a student experience (such as for a student group) is a plus
- Graphic design, video, or photography experience is a plus, but not required for this experience
- Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
This internship pays $22/hr and is slated to begin ASAP.
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Kristen Grennan at grennank@hra.nyc.gov.
POSITION: New York Senate Graduate Fellowships
ORGANIZATION: New York State Senate
Since 1965, the New York State Senate Legislative Fellowship has given graduate and post-graduate students direct access to state government and the legislative process. Selection for a Senate fellowship is competitive. Strong personal initiative and principles are essential for success. Applications from a wide range of interests and disciplines are welcomed and encouraged. Many fellows are today employees of the Senate, the Assembly, the Executive Chamber, or state agencies. Almost all go on to shape public policy in some capacity.
Applicants must have completed graduate studies prior to the beginning of the fellowship (September 2023). Fellows work full-time in Albany for 9 months and are expected to function as a regular staff member. They receive a stipend in addition to employee benefits. (International students with OPT to cover the 9 month period of the fellowship could apply.)
To view the official posting and apply click here
POSITION: NYS Public Health Corps Fellows
ORGANIZATION: New York State Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health issued an update today on the State’s ongoing efforts to recruit fellows into the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC), a first-in-the-nation program created to strengthen local and statewide workforce capacities to better respond to future public health emergencies.
The NYSPHC fellows work on a variety of public health projects, including support for the state’s continuing COVID-19 response and recovery, and other work that reinforces the state’s preparedness for future public health emergencies, like those experienced during the recent mpox outbreak and polio response. The program also enables fellows to build connections, educate on key strategies and effectively communicate with New Yorkers during public health emergencies.
The NYSPHC has now identified more than 500 open fellow positions across the state, with many local health departments actively recruiting or preparing to recruit NYSPHC Fellows. The NYSPHC Program is an excellent opportunity for college and advanced degree graduates interested in public health to transition from the classroom into the workforce. Individuals with training in public health, medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology/pharmacy, allied health, social services, communications and information technology, logistics planning, education, and emergency health programs are encouraged to apply.
Applications are still open! The Department would like to congratulate all summer and fall 2022 graduates and encourage them, as well as expected spring 2023 graduates, to apply to join the New York State Public Health Corps today. The NYSPHC Program is an excellent opportunity for any graduate who is interested in public health and is preparing to transition from the classroom into the workforce.
For more information on which counties are recruiting for NYSPHC Fellows and to apply visit www.ny.gov/publichealthcorps.
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POSITION: Summer Scholar Student Intern – Health x Housing Lab
ORGANIZATION: NYU Langone Health
The Health x Housing Lab (“the Lab”) is seeking a Summer Scholar (Student Intern) for a 10- week, full-time experience in the summer of 2023.
This is a paid position. The goal of the Lab Summer Scholar Program is to build a pipeline and foster the career development of individuals dedicated to future work at the intersection of health and housing. The Lab Summer Scholar will contribute to ongoing Lab research projects, participate in seminars and Advisory Committee meetings, and have opportunities for career development related to research, housing policy, and health. The position is based in New York City.
Health x Housing Lab Summer Scholar Activities
The Summer Scholar will be a core member of our Health x Housing Lab team and will participate in all Health x Housing Lab meetings during their 10 week internship, as well as lead and assist with various special projects. Specific activities for the Summer Scholar will be developed in conjunction with the Scholar at the start of the program but are expected to include:
– Involvement in ongoing HxH Lab research projects.
– Assistance with HxH Lab projects including tasks related to event organizing or
promotion of the Lab’s work.
– Participation in weekly HxH Lab team meetings.
– Participation in HxH Lab Advisory Committee meetings.
– Participation in research seminars offered by the NYU School of Medicine Department of Population Health.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt but all applications received before March 1, 2023 will receive full consideration. Please send application materials to Ingrid Berthomieux (ingrid.berthomieux@nyulangone.org) with your name and “Summer Scholar” in the e-mail subject line, and include the dates of your summer availability in the body of the e -mail.
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POSITION: Summer Interns, Foodborne disease group
ORGANIZATION: NYC DOHMH – Bureau of Communicable Disease
The Foodborne disease group at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Communicable Disease has openings for new interns.
Details of the position are as follows:
Hours: 35 hours/week (full time) during the summer and approximately 20 hours/week during the school year, flexible daytime and evening hours from 9am-7pm.
Start date: May/June 2023 with possibility of beginning during spring 2023. Seeking candidates who will stay on for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
Pay scale: Starting pay $18.30/hour. Rate increased to $19.90/hour upon commencement of second year of graduate study.
Location: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Residency Requirement: New York City residency within the five boroughs is required within 90 days of appointment.
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POSITION: Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship
ORGANIZATION: CSTE
APHIF is a two-year program where recent graduates and early career professionals work in a state or local health agency under the guidance of two experienced mentors. Fellows are matched to a host site with demonstrated capacity to provide technical training, research opportunities, and opportunities for experience in the application of public health informatics in a practical setting.
Fellows must hold a masters or doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution. Current students who will complete their degrees by summer 2023 are welcome to apply. As a training program, this fellowship is particularly appropriate for recent graduates and early career professionals.
Fellows receive a stipend (listed below), professional development funds, and relocation support.
- $55,505.84 for master’s level fellows
- $70,905.90 for doctoral level fellows
Applications are open now through Monday, February 20. The application is online: https://webportalapp.com/sp/
For questions about the fellowship & application, contact CSTE (aphif@cste.org) or visit our CSTE webpage.
CSTE has extended the deadline for applications for the Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship through February 20, 2022.
POSITION: The LifeSci NYC Internship Program
ORGANIZATION: The LifeSci NYC
The LifeSci NYC Internship Program is the City of New York’s innovative, paid internship program to develop the City’s next generation of life sciences leaders.
The growth of New York City’s life sciences industry depends on attracting and retaining a steady stream of qualified talent to start companies and fill essential roles, especially as New York City’s $1 billion investment is projected to create 40,000 jobs in the industry. The City has a vested interest in preparing a diverse range of New York City students for careers in the life sciences sector.
The program provides quality internships for undergraduate and graduate students, while offering curriculum and training support with refined “hard” skills in the sciences and “soft” skills of professional and personal development.
The program is open to students enrolled in a university in NYC, and to NYC residents enrolled at a university anywhere. Recent graduates (spring 2021 or later) are also eligible to apply. More information HERE.
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POSITION: Summer ORISE Fellow – Center for Preparedness and Response
ORGANIZATION: CDC – Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR)
The CPR summer ORISE fellowship program is now accepting applications. This is a 10-week paid internship program open to current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM fields, particularly public health, public health policy, epidemiology, etc. The application window is open until February 27th, 2023 and more information about the program can be found here and in the attached flyer. The program is expected to start end of May, 2023.
Why Apply? You will work on projects that help the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) advance the Nation’s preparedness and response for public health emergencies and emerging threats. They include natural, biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events. You’ll gain experience in agency- and center-led efforts to meet the preparedness and response challenges of tomorrow.
As a fellow, you might:
- review and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
- help develop and present public health communication materials.
- research and analyze public health policy.
- collaborate with scientific teams and workgroups.
- contribute to data modernization, knowledge management, and advancing the science of public health.
Please contact Thayes Carswell tqc1@cdc.gov if you have further questions.
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POSITION: The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
ORGANIZATION: U.S Navy Medicine
If you are already in or plan to attend school to be a physician, dentist, optometrist, physician assistant or clinical psychologist, the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) will pay your educationally based tuition and fees for up to four years of school and provide a monthly stipend paid directly to you. In addition, all professional school required books and equipment are reimbursed by the Navy. The value of this program could be well over $300,000 during the course of a four year professional school program. After graduation, you’ll join the Navy’s active duty team as a commissioned officer. In return, you agree to serve a minimum of 2 years on active duty or year for year of scholarship, whichever is longer.
If you are a physician or dentist in residency training for critical medical or dental specialties, the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) will pay your required educationally based tuition, a monthly stipend, reimbursement for required books and equipment, and an annual grant of $45,000.
Benefits include:
- 4-year scholarships available
- $20,000 signing bonus
- 100% of your tuition is paid
- Receive a monthly stipend of $2466.00 to spend as you like
- All educationally required school fees (minus housing and meals) are paid
- Full reimbursement required books, supplies, and equipment
All applicants must be US Citizens.
Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)
https://www.navycs.com/officer/hscp.html
Send your resume to: edward.j.cahill10.mil@us.navy.mil
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POSITION: National Summer Interns (Paid)
ORGANIZATION: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Since 1992, The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has offered one of the best internship programs in the country. Join our 14,000 alumni in gaining invaluable professional experience interning within a federal agency, while getting paid!
- PAID internship
- Spring 2023 pay rates (according to status during internship):
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated undergraduate (associate’s or bachelor’s degree) = $16.10/hour
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated graduate (master’s degree, Ph.D., J.D., etc.) = $17.50/hour
- Spring 2023 pay rates (according to status during internship):
- Year-round sessions: fall and spring (15 weeks) and summer (10 weeks)
- Virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats
- Full-time and part-time positions
- Numerous program benefits:
- Federal work experience (see partners below)
- No application fee
- Potential for academic credit
- Professional development seminars
- Programmatic and student support from HNIP Staff
Here’s a sampling below; click this link to see more Available Positions!
- CDC Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS) Training and Workforce Development Branch (TWDB) Intern
- Safety Assistant, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- NSF Summer Scholar Intern, National Science Foundation (NSF) – Virtual.
- Agricultural Research Service Data Scientist Intern.
- Food and Nutrition Service Data Visualization.
To view the official posting and apply click here