Internship and fellowship postings as of April 12, 2023 - CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

POSITION: CUNY Food Justice Leadership (CFJL) Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute

The CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute is excited to announce the launch of the CUNY Food Justice Leadership (CFJL) Fellowship! This is a *PAID* opportunity for CUNY students to learn from some of the brightest experts in the field on a range of food related issues. The program is designed to offer opportunities for continued training and participation in a variety of food-centered civic activities for emerging student leaders at CUNY.

This program is ideal for CUNY students who are interested in food justice and looking to strengthen their food justice leadership skills! The first 15-weeks of the program will require students to commit 6 hours/week for instructional learning, where participants will be introduced to food justice concepts and career paths. They will have the opportunity to network with invited guest speakers and build connections. Participants will then be partnered with a NYC organization to complete a 180-hour internship requirement.

The program is expected to begin in June 2023 and sessions will be held on Tuesdays between 2:00-5:00pm. All fellows will be paid a generous stipend for their participation in the program, which is all made possible thanks to funding from the Levitt Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements
– Be between the ages of 18-25
– Be an incoming or current CUNY student with preference given to those with less than 30 academic credits
– Meet CUNY standards for good academic standing (i.e., a cumulative GPA of 2.0+)
– Have a minimum of ~200 hours of documented involvement in social
justice work, community service, with preference to food related activities (paid or
unpaid)

Application Deadline: April 28, 2023

To view the official posting and apply click here

POSITION: Research Assistant – Food Environment and Food Access Surveys

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute (CUFPI)

The CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute (CUFPI) is seeking multiple bi-lingual research assistants to conduct street intercept and telephone surveys about New Yorker’s experiences with their food environment and various food access programs.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience in conducting street intercept or telephone based surveys or interviews.

Research assistants must be fluent in at least one of the following languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, and Russian

Research assistants must commit to working for at least 60 hours on site collecting data, with potential to increase if interested. Weekly schedules can be flexible but must be completed between the hours of 10am-6pm. The hourly rate for this position is $22 an hour. MPH and dietetic intern students are encouraged to apply.

To view the official posting click here

POSITION: Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: CUNY SPH Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC)

The Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) project focuses on individuals’
experiences with healthcare in New York City (NYC). It is a multi‐year
collaboration with the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The project comprises focus groups and interviews with a diverse sample of NYC residents.

The Position: We are looking to hire several part-time research assistants (RAs) who will beresponsible for assisting to recruit project participants and will work closely with the HEAC Project Coordinator and other team members. The RAs will engage with New Yorkers and organizations in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs to invite them to participate in focus groups and post project flyers. This outreach will consist of, but not be limited to: flyer distribution, event attendance and tabling, community presentation, attendance at community events, and other activities as required by the project

This position requires frequent travel to a variety of locations and events throughout NYC. Applicants must be comfortable traveling throughout the city and have the flexibility to attend occasional events on weekends and evenings.

Applicant Qualifications
The successful applicant will have a combination of the following:
 experience with or interest in research participant engagement and recruitment
 strong interpersonal and organizational skills
 comfortable interacting professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial,
ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
 exhibit a professional and positive attitude
 ability to adapt to changing circumstances
 CITI certification (or obtain it prior to starting the position)
 working knowledge of a language other than English (preferred)

Time Commitment and Compensation
Depending on the number of RAs hired, the positions may range between 10 and 19 hours/week, with an hourly rate between $22-25 depending on experience. Work will involve travel to different NYC locations for outreach and recruitment
events, as well as on-site work at the CUNY SPH campus. The position is available to be filled immediately.

To Apply
Interested individuals who meet the qualifications listed above are encouraged to
apply by sending an email to Elisabeth.Figeroa@sph.cuny.edu with the following: 1) detailed cover letter summarizing applicable background/experience, and 2)
resume/CV

To view the official posting click here

POSITION: Research Assistant Intern (In-person; Month of May – select your days)

ORGANIZATION: Institute for Family Health – Bronx Health REACH

Position Details – Salary: $20.00 per hour; Hours : Time Commitment is 8 hours per day for 3 days in May 2023. (Minimum time commitment: 8 hours for 1 day in May 2023). Required: Willingness to come to the Bronx River Greenway Park located in the Bronx for the duration of 3 full days to collect data. Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently under minimal supervision. Team player demonstrating an ability to effectively interact with investigators, participants, and other research assistants.

Study Description: The REACH: Bronx River Greenway Parks and Trail Accessibility and Utilization Study is a mixed-method study led by the Institute for Family Health’s Bronx Health REACH to evaluate the Bronx River Greenway Parks’ trail accessibility and utilization post-renovation.

Research Program: The Bronx River Greenway Parks and Trail Accessibility and Utilization mixed-method research study aiming to evaluate the impact of improvements on the parks and trail accessibility and utilization using an estimated sample size of 385 study participants. The Bronx River Greenway parks and trail renovations were conducted primarily by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), sponsored by diverse entities and overseen by Bronx River Alliance, with Bronx Health REACH as one of the sponsoring partners of this initiative that builds upon the Institute and Bronx Health REACH’s work and its mission to encourage underserved community members to engage in preventive health-promoting behaviors, such as physical activity, in their living environment to reduce poor health outcomes and racial and ethnic health disparities in the Bronx. The research questions are:

1. To what extent has the Bronx River Greenway renovations led to improved Parks and Trail access by Bronx residents?
2. To what extent has the Bronx River Greenway renovations contributed to improved Parks and Trail utilization by Bronx residents?

This evaluation will include counts of visitors, park users’ observations, and an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The corresponding evaluation instruments are the SOPARC Observation Tool and an Intercept Survey used to collect data on individuals aged 13 and above. Data collection will occur simultaneously at two parks, including the trail passing through them during 2-3 weekdays and one weekend day at 4 different time periods each day over a 2-week period. Interns will collect data for post-evaluation at Starlight Park and at Concrete Park. An estimated minimum of ten interns will collect data at the scheduled times. The Bronx River Alliance collected baseline data using the SOPARC Observation Tool and an Intercept Survey in the summer of 2019.

Some areas of interest include: Physical activity, Park usage, Racial Health Disparities, Community Participatory Research, Neighborhood Characteristics, Social Determinants of Health, and Discrimination.

Responsibilities: Interns are needed to assist investigators in the data collection using SOPARC Observation tools and in the distribution of intercept surveys in the Bronx River Greenway Parks for the duration of 3 full days. Presence in the field is mandatory, this internship position cannot be fulfilled remotely.

What to expect: This internship offers the opportunity to learn about how researchers work with community-based organizations in the Bronx and use available resources and strategies to locate and recruit study participants. Interns will have the chance to increase their knowledge and abilities of how to communicate with members of racial and ethnic minority groups residing in the Bronx and gain valuable mixed-method research experience. In addition, other opportunities may include contributing to a growing list of resources for services available to the community. Opportunities to learn and assist with data analysis will be considered if requested.

Application Deadline: April 26^th, 2023.
Application Instructions: Please send your resume file attached in word doc or PDF, and indicate “Bronx Health REACH Greenway Intern” in the subject of the e-mail. Email to Rachel Ingram <Ringram@institute.org> and copy Priscilla Lutete <Plutete@institute.org>

For more information, please visit the website here.

POSITION: Public Health Graduate Intern

ORGANIZATION: Fordham University/The Office of Prevention & Support

The Office of Prevention & 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 2023 – Spring 2024
academic year.

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. Through this internship, the student will
have the ability to increase competency for a professional career in public health
and work on a project of interest with results supporting a paper/project or any
deliverables required by specific graduate program.

Requirements
– Must be a current graduate student working towards an MPH (or other related degree)
– Must be able to work in-person and commute on site to Rose Hill Campus
– Good academic standing
– Positive reference from University staff or faculty

Fieldwork Project: – Implementation of cannabis and alcohol
– interventions for college students
– Conduct community engagement events
– Oversee health promotion programming

Compensation:
This graduate internship role offers an hourly pay rate of $21.50 per hour with a
maximum of 19 hours per week. This fieldwork site also provides office space and
necessary materials in order to complete the project.

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to: prevention@fordham.edu

To view the official posting click here

POSITION: Health Data Analyst Internship/Temp

ORGANIZATION: The Office of the Medical Director DHS OMD

This full time temp position opening up at DHS OMD – Health data analyst position is 35 hours (9-5pm M-F) a week in DHS OMD administrative office in Downtown Manhattan at 33 Beaver St.

The Office of the Medical Director aims to:
– Improve the health and well-being of individuals who are experiencing
homelessness and living in NYC, increase their chances of succeeding in
permanent housing and independent living, and decrease morbidity and mortality
– Improve food safety, compliance with NYC Food Standards, and the overall
nutritional status and nutrition knowledge of individuals who are experiencing
homelessness and residing in DHS sites.

To assist DHS in planning for and providing the above services, the DHS Office of the Medical Director seeks a data analyst to:
– Assist in cleaning and analyzing data
– Generate reports based on requirements of city and state agencies
– Respond to ad hoc data requests

Preferred Qualifications
– Master’s in public health or related field, or MPH in progress
Required Skills
– Experience in data analysis utilizing SAS, R, STATA, or similar programs
– Experience with data visualization and communicating the results of an analysis
– Experience with MS Suite ; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
– Excellent written and oral communications skills
– Excellent organizational skills
– Ability to work as part of a team
Preferred Skills
– Working knowledge of health issues affecting individuals experiencing
homelessness, specifically harm reduction for substance use disorders
– Planning and Evaluation experience
– Experience with Tableau, ArcGIS
Position Details
– Full-time temporary position
– Hybrid schedule, in-person and remote

The starting salary for this position is $28/hourly. Applicants can send their resume and cover letters to Jacqueline Tremblay – JTREMBLAY@dhs.nyc.gov

For more information, please visit the:

NYC.gov DHS https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/index.page |
About DHS: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/about/inside-dhs.page

To view the official posting click here

POSITION: Edie Windsor, Marsha P. Johnson, and Sylvia Rivera LGBTQ+ Fellowship

ORGANIZATION: NYS

The LGBTQ+ Fellow is awarded every two years to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to social justice, a track record of working on LGBTQ+ equality, civil rights, and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, and a strong interest in a career in public service. The selected individual will work alongside the Governor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, optimizing New York State agency diversity and inclusion goals, increasing BIPOC representation across New York State agencies, and continuing to build the State’s leadership as a model employer for New Yorkers of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

We particularly encourage members of marginalized communities to apply, including but not limited to Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander persons; women; persons with disabilities; and gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender communities.

For more information, view the LinkedIn posting click here

Steps to apply are:

Provide a Professional Resume or CV, a personal statement explaining your interest in the Edie Windsor, Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera LGBTQ+ Fellowship and why you should be selected (no more than two pages)
Two references (name, title, and phone number) who can speak to your leadership capabilities and professional preparation for the program.
Resumes and personal statements must be uploaded into the online application before submission.
- Direct link to the 2023 application is here
All application materials must be received before 11:59 pm on May 15, 2023. Only complete applications will be accepted.

POSITION: Program/Project Support Coordinator I (Remote)

ORGANIZATION: University of Missouri School of Medicine – Young Adult Tobacco Use Prevention Project

Summary: This position will serve as the coordinator of the Young Adult Tobacco Use Prevention Project, implemented through the Missouri Partners in Prevention statewide coalition. This project coordinator is funded with grant funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Missouri Department of Mental Health to engage and provide training, technical assistance, and support to Missouri colleges and universities to successfully implement or enhance a comprehensive tobacco -free campus policy that includes e-cigarettes, including raising awareness of the harms of tobacco use, particularly e-cigarettes, and promoting cessation among young adults and faculty/staff on campus. The coordinator will engage 5 campuses each year in the Tobacco-Free Campus Cohort and provide training, technical assistance, and support for campuses implementing policy review and change.

Essential Functions: The position will engage and provide training, technical assistance, and support to Missouri colleges and universities to successfully implement or enhance a comprehensive tobacco -free campus policy that includes e-cigarettes, including raising awareness of the harms of tobacco use, particularly e-cigarettes, and promoting cessation among young adults and faculty/staff on campus. The coordinator will engage 5 campuses each year in the Tobacco-Free Campus Cohort and provide training, technical assistance, and support for campuses implementing policy review and change. The coordinator will serve as a liaison to tobacco retailers and their employees at establishments across Missouri as well as Missouri’s college campuses to fully implement these projects. The program coordinator will also serve as the coordinator of the Missouri Partners in Prevention tobacco cessation training program. In this role, the coordinator will provide cultural competence training to tobacco cessation and other health care providers at Missouri campuses about providing cessation services to LGBTQ+ and TGQN individuals. This position impacts campus health and safety professionals at 24 campuses in Missouri and tobacco retailers and their employees in Missouri.

Additional Responsibilities:: In addition to the functions described, the coordinator of the Young Adult Tobacco Use Prevention Project will serve as a member of the Missouri Partners in Prevention Communication and Prevention Implementation Team, attending Missouri Partners in Prevention meetings, assisting with reading, writing, and editing of Missouri PIP products, and networking with PIP Campuses.

Salary Range: $17.43 – $19.74 an hour

To view the official posting and apply click here

POSITION: Substance Use Disorder Systems Performance Scholars Program

ORGANIZATION: The Brandeis-Harvard SPIRE Center at Brandeis University’s Heller School and Harvard Medical School

The Brandeis-Harvard SPIRE Center at Brandeis University’s Heller School and Harvard Medical School invites early career investigators who wish to build a career in health services research focused on substance use disorder (SUD) systems to participate in a 1- year SUD Systems Performance Scholars Program. Scholars will:

Explore systems-level issues about addiction treatment and related services, including payment, care delivery, quality, and sustainability.
Learn from SUD treatment systems research experts about how to shape your research agenda, build health services research and grant-writing skills, and engage in networking activities with experts in the field.

The SUD Systems Performance Scholars Program offers:

Tailored ongoing mentorship: Research project mentorship with experienced addiction health services researchers including bimonthly virtual meetings

SPIRE Center Events: Participate in SPIRE Center educational and networking events

Attend AHSR Conference: Travel funds to support Scholars in attending the Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference in October 2024

We are looking for scholars who: Are new to the field (PhD, MD or other terminal degree completed in last 3 years) and demonstrate interest in developing a program of addition health services research

We encourage candidates who are: In a department or institution with limited addiction health services research expertise and members of groups underrepresented in health services research (e.g. racial or ethnic minorities and other marginalized groups)

Program dates: September 2023 – October 2024 and the applications due: May 12, 2023. For Questions? Email Maddy Brown, mbrown14@brandeis.edu

To apply: Visit Application Form

POSITION: Intern, Volunteer Services

ORGANIZATION: Win’s Volunteer Services

Win’s Volunteer Services department encompasses the recruitment, training, placement, and coordination of over 1,200 volunteers who support Win, as well as the cultivation and distribution of all in kind donations to the organization. The department matches client & staff needs with appropriate volunteers/in-kind donors to create enriching experiences for clients, offer products/services that Win could not otherwise access, and provide a supplementary workforce to ease staff workloads. Volunteer Services acts as a linkage point between frontline staff, in-kind donors, and volunteers, with a responsibility to educate external contributors on best practices of supporting Win in a TIC (trauma informed care) and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) framework. Volunteers & in-kind donors are essential members of our team, and they make a significant difference in the lives of families we serve.

Purpose of the Position:
The Volunteer Services Intern is responsible for supporting volunteer programs, in-kind donations, and other projects in the Volunteer Services Department. This job includes administrative tasks, volunteer support, and commuting to Win sites throughout New York City for programs/events (mostly weekdays, rarely evenings/weekends). The Intern works closely with the Coordinators, Manager, and Director to ensure the success of all Volunteer Services programs.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Support Donation Room operations, including preparing items for Win clients, folding, cleaning, general room organization, and assessing area(s) of highest need
• Support Coordinators with in-kind donations including the physical and logistical duties associated with deliveries, pick-ups, inspection, and distribution
• Assist in the administration of in-kind donations, including correspondence with donors, donation tracking procedures, and distribution to onsite staff and clients
• Support with planning & promotion of volunteer events with individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations; lead volunteer orientations; and assist with tracking volunteer initiatives
• Spearhead volunteer events across sites, serving as a point person for volunteers and onsite staff
• Assist with the Backpack Buddies drive, which provides supplies to over 3,000 school-aged kids
• Assist with the Holiday Gift Program, which ensures that all Win clients receive holiday gifts
Essential Functions:
• Must be able to travel to Win sites and other related meetings throughout New York City
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 40 pounds and do significant physical work
• Must be able to ascend/descend up to two flights of stairs

Salary: $15/hour

To apply click here

To view the official posting click here