POSITION: Summer Intern, Transportation Team
ORGANIZATION: New York City Economic Development (NYC-ECD)
New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.
Spending your summer as an intern with NYCEDC could be a springboard to an amazing career. Click here to learn more about our divisions and the variety of work that we do across the five boroughs.
Our Internship Program: Our 2023 Summer Internship Program is a paid 12-week internship program. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer.
Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC’s many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.
Department Overview: Transportation is situated within NYCEDC’s Planning Division and, together with the Land Use, Ferries, and Neighborhood Strategies Departments, works to promote robust, inclusive growth in the city’s neighborhoods and waterfront. The Planning Division advances major projects that engage communities in planning for their future; helps build vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods; advances strategic infrastructure; leverages the City’s public assets; strengthens transportation systems; and promotes public access, economic opportunity, and climate resilience.
Within the Planning Division, the Transportation Department is a team with unique expertise in the areas of aviation, freight, maritime, waterfront regulations and passenger transportation. We are self-starting project managers and problem solvers, providing strategic policy direction, technical planning and analysis, and assistance with project permitting and project implementation to strengthen the City’s key maritime and transportation infrastructure assets and industries. Of note, the team manages the only Environmental Mitigation Bank in NYC, leads the strategic development of port sites for Offshore Wind NYC, and manages the leases for JFK and LaGuardia airports.
Intern Responsibilities:
The intern will primarily support the maritime, aviation, and freight portfolios, but will work across the department as needed. A sample of intern responsibilities below.
- Maritime Career Awareness Fair Planning and Execution Support – including planning, outreach, and other tasks to facilitate the event.
- Truck Electrification Strategy Development – coordination with NYCDOT (under the direction of a supervisor) to develop a Citywide Truck Electrification strategy. Tasks include site searching, industry outreach, and general research.
- Urban Air Mobility and Drone Regulation Research – lead a research project to report on drone use in U.S. cities, evolving regulations, and potential impacts to NYC and its assets
- Offshore Wind Community Education Plan – project management of city-wide education strategy for offshore wind focused on grassroots outreach, coordinating across agencies and asset managers (with supervision), develop budgets, timelines, and contracts.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the mission of NYCEDC
- Proven ability in using database and presentation tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
- Proactive and able to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams
- Must be able to work full-time and complete the entirety of the 12-week program
- Must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the CDC, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability
Salary Target: $23/hour (graduate-level students)
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POSITION: Patient Relations Representative (Part-Time, Bilingual Spanish)
ORGANIZATION: St. Barnabas Hospital, SBH Health System
As a member of the Patient Experience Department, the candidate will make customer service a priority, treating customers (patients, visitors, and co-workers) in a humane manner exercising courtesy and tact. The Patient Representative ensures that concerns, questions or issues reach the right person(s) in order to respond appropriately and work on performance improvement.
Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, keeping excellent documentation related to complaints and/or grievances received either in person, on the telephone or by email. Proficient in computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Required Languages: English and Spanish
For further questions or to apply, contact the Patient Experience Administrative Manager: Dylan Gilbert, MBA via email: dgilbert@sbhny.org
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POSITION: DE&I Project Coordinator Fall 2023
ORGANIZATION: NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity x NYC City Service Corps
City Service Corps, an AmeriCorps program launched in 2015 by NYC Service, a division of the Mayor’s office, recruits individuals to serve full-time from September 1, 2023 – June 2024 at City agency host sites. City Service Corps is comprised of high-impact service projects led by city agencies in impact areas addressing critical capacity and community-related issues.
Mission: Launched in spring 2022, The Mayor’s Office of Equity (MOE) will help foster a fairer, more equitable city through policy, practices, and programs across all City agencies and systems. As the City’s first, centralized equity office, MOE is an integral component of Mayor Adam’s vision to build a stronger and healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. MOE utilizes an intersectional approach to equity and includes the Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), the Racial Justice Commission (RJC), the Pay Equity Cabinet (PEC), the Unity Project (UP), the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) and the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity
(TRIE). Together, this body of offices and commissions will engage New York’s diverse communities and constituencies to create transformative change.
The position will serve a critical role in helping equity-focused programs within new and traditional mediums that advance the Office of Equity’s mission to foster a more equitable NYC. Focused on building internal capacity and inclusion practices, this role will assist in the development and activation of DEI&A programs, provide project management support for internal City agency culture change, and aid in the creation of protocols to increase awareness of the City’s equity initiatives. With guidance from Chief Content Officer, the member is expected to develop strategic briefs, roadmaps and proposals. In addition, the
member will gain invaluable experience around integrated initiatives that extend to both off and online projects.
- Objective 1: Work with the Chief Content Officer to support the development of internal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DE&IA) programs.
- 1. Develop a schedule and rollout plan for internal DE&IA activations.
- 2. Create an internal DE&IA content series featuring panels, workshops, speakers and trainings.
- 3. Develop recommendations and protocol outlines for the incorporation of language and accessibility into day-to-day policy and program initiatives.
- Objective 2: Work with the Chief Content Officer to develop new and traditional media content for marketing.
- 1. Develop a DE&IA programmatic schedule for short and long-form content.
- 2. Create a digital editorial calendar to extend the awareness and reach of the
agency’s online portfolio. - 3. Develop graphical assets for the communication efforts of both programs and campaigns
- Objective 3: Work with the Chief Content Officer to strengthen internal communications across equity-focused agencies.
- 1. Develop internal communications, procedures, and systems for citywide
communication efforts. - 2. Create an updated internal database for DE&IA City workers.
- 3. Develop an annual internal communications schedule that aligns upcoming policy initiatives and program work
- 1. Develop internal communications, procedures, and systems for citywide
- Objective 4: Work with the Chief Content Officer to assist in the development of new organizational behavioral frameworks and structures.
- 1. Concretize and organize internal team protocols into official forms, decks and documents.
- 2. Develop and maintain an informed knowledge management system.
- 3. Advance the archiving institutional knowledge with the integration of new
tech/software platforms.
Required Skills for AmeriCorps Members (set for all program members):
• Strong commitment to national service and the mission of the host site
• Desire to work in the non-profit sector
• Desire to serve with diverse communities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to conduct community outreach and make presentations to community groups
• Willingness to take initiative to achieve goals
• Strong project management/multi-tasking abilities
• A clear plan for living on the AmeriCorps stipend in New York City
• Availability to lead and/or attend events during evening and weekend hours (frequency varies by position)
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalency
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• US Citizen or lawful permanent resident (AmeriCorps regulations)
- Stipend/Benefits info:
- Living allowance of up to $21,000 (pre-tax) distributed evenly throughout the term
- Unlimited Monthly MetroCard (valued at $1,397)
- Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, valued at $4,826 upon successful completion
- Loan Forbearance and Deferment for qualified student loans during active service; interest paid on qualified loans if successfully completes program
- Health Coverage if a member chooses to enroll or does not have other insurance they wish to remain on (member doesn’t pay premium or monthly enrollment fees – valued at $3,100)
- Childcare assistance, if eligible, during active service
Applications are due June 30, 2023. Apply Now! Application link here
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POSITION: 2023-2024 MCH Section Student Fellows
ORGANIZATION: American Public Health Association (APHA)
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Section of the American Public Health
Association (APHA) is currently accepting applications for the Student Fellows Program 2023-2024 cohort.
The goals of the Student Fellows Program are:
• Student Fellows will develop leadership skills in order to affect future change
in the field of MCH.
• Student Fellows will receive adequate networking opportunities throughout
the program.
• Upon program completion, Student Fellows will pursue leadership positions
within the MCH Section.
• Upon program completion, Student Fellows will remain members of the MCH
Section.
Student Fellows will have the opportunity to attend the 2023 APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition, network with leaders in public health and MCH, and pursue leadership roles within the MCH Section.
Applications are due by July 16, 2023 at 11:59pm EST
Please consolidate the following items into a single pdf file for submission:
1. Letter of nomination from a Graduate School or professional faculty member, or past or current MCH
Section Leader, addressing how the nominee meets the Fellowship qualifications.
2. Letter of interest from the student candidate. The letter should outline the student’s interest in the MCH
Section and APHA. The letter should clearly address how the student meets the criteria listed in the
Qualifications section above.
3. Copy of the student’s most recent Curriculum Vitae or resume.
4. Copy of the student’s unofficial transcript for his/her current graduate or professional program.
Application Submission
Please upload your application via Google Drive by 11:59 PM EST on July 16, 2023. For the flier click here
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POSITION: Summer Internships (multiple roles Strategy, Marketing)
ORGANIZATION: BioBAT
Company Description:
BioBAT is a partnership created by the Research Foundation for SUNY and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to develop the life sciences industry and create jobs, provide research and manufacturing space to biotechnology and related companies, provide opportunities to work with SUNY Downstate scientists, clinicians, and students, and engage the broader community through entrepreneurship, workforce development, and educational programs.
Company Location: Brooklyn, NY
Company Website: www.biobat.nyc
Type of Life Sciences Company: Nonprofit / Foundation
Pay rate: $18/hour
Available Positions: Strategy Intern (SUMMER)
BioBAT presently has 244,000 sq ft available for life science startups, of which half is built out and occupied. We are presently engaged in a significant strategic review of how life sciences has changed from the pandemic, what startups are looking for now and in the next 5 to 10 years in terms of lab facilities, services, sense of community, and funding, and how BioBAT can address those needs. Essentially, what type of labs should BioBAT build in the future with the remaining space we have available?
We are looking for an experienced intern who will work with our strategic consultants, help gather, review and analyze data, and help recommend a strategy for the future. This is the most critical issue facing BioBAT, and as such, the intern that is chosen will have top grades in strategy and research courses, a proven track record delivering important analyses, excellent collaborative and communication skill, and strong leadership skills. These qualities can be demonstrated in an academic setting or in the work place.
Available Positions: Digital Marketing Intern (SUMMER)
BioBAT has a website that needs updating (www.biobat.nyc), as well as a range of social media activities which also need improvement. We are seeking an intern to help us update and improve these activities, manage the sites, and recommend any improvements. Specific activities include updating and managing the website (www.biobat.nyc), our constant contacts lists, newsletter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. This position also interfaces with SUNY and NYCEDC marketing departments and other life sciences organizations in the City.
This position requires experience and skill in updating and managing websites and membership data bases, as well as all the social media platforms listed above. It also requires creativity and self-motivation; you will have a lot of freedom to try new things and bring to life your creative ideas. In your application, please let us know why you like marketing in the scientific arena and any experience you have targeting a professional community. Though not required, if you have a portfolio, we would like to see it!
Available Positions: Bio Art Intern (SUMMER)
We are looking for an intern who combines a scientific background with a love of art science, the so-called genre of Bio Art. Bio Art is well known in Europe and is beginning to take hold in the states. BioBAT has the only fully operational Bio Art Space in the City, and presently has an exhibit called “Vibrant Matters.” We are opening a second exhibit in May called “Tides of Light” by renowned Japanese artist Yoko Shimizu and supported by the Japan Foundation. See the Art Space website for more information https://www.biobatartspace.com/
As we emerge from the pandemic and expand our outreach in Bio Art, we are looking for help developing our next exhibit focused on water, as well as bringing our workshops and art to the local community, and other life sciences organizations in the City. This new exhibit will be supported by the Interstate Environmental Commission (IEC), who operate a lab in BioBAT, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and BioBAT. In your application, please explain why you are passionate about the intersection between art and bioscience, and share any experiences you have in the art and science world. Though not required, if you have a portfolio, we would love to see it!
How To Apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once per academic year. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program from this Positions Listing Booklet , you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.
POSITION: Media / Content Creation Intern, Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention Team
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
Company Description:
Founded in 1998 by Leonard A. and Ronald S. Lauder, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation is dedicated to rapidly accelerating the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer’s disease. The ADDF is the only public charity solely focused on funding the development of drugs for Alzheimer’s, employing a venture philanthropy model to support research in academia and the biotech industry. The ADDF’s leadership and contributions to the field have played a pivotal role in bringing the first Alzheimer’s PET scan (Amyvid™) and blood test (PrecivityAD™) to market, as well as fueling the current robust and diverse drug pipeline. Through the generosity of its donors, the ADDF has awarded nearly $250 million to fund over 720 Alzheimer’s drug discovery programs, biomarker programs and clinical trials in 19 countries.
ADDF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people. We welcome and encourage applicants for all positions respecting the full spectrum of education, experience, age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or other military status, or citizenship status, genetic carrier status, genetic information, AIDS or AIDS-related complex or HIV status, being a victim of domestic violence, protected activity (i.e., filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing prohibited discrimination), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Company Location: New York, NY
Company Website: https://www.alzdiscovery.org/
Type of Life Sciences Company: Nonprofit / Foundation
Media / Content Creation Intern, Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention Team (SUMMER)
The ADDF is seeking a creative, highly curious, and motivated student for a new Media / Content Creation Intern on the Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a student to utilize their media, design, and video editing skills to contribute to a world class mission-based organization. The primary responsibility of this intern is to assist in the development of video content on brain health and dementia prevention based from written content found on CognitiveVitality.org, a program of ADDF that offers evidence-based brain health information.
Placement:
The intern will report directly to the Assistant Director of Aging & Alzheimer’s Prevention. The ADDF is currently operating under a hybrid-work environment. Interns can choose whether they would like to work remotely or in person but may be asked to commute into the ADDF office in midtown NYC with advance notice.
Salary: Undergraduate student: $18 per hour; Graduate student or recent graduate: $22 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Create graphics / visuals to accompany audio content on brain health for 3–5-minute video segments
- Assist in the creation of the narrative for the videos based on popular CognitiveVitality.org content
- Assist with video recording and editing
Requirements:
- Experience in audio-visual content creation and editing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a passion for communicating scientific information to the lay audience.
- Ability to work independently
- Completed coursework in the biological sciences
How To Apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once per academic year. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program from this Positions Listing Booklet , you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.
POSITION: Nonclinical R&D Intern
ORGANIZATION: Aneuryst, Inc.
Company Description: Aneuryst, Inc. is a virtual biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of treatments for neurological conditions. Aneuryst develops de-risked small molecules that show promising efficacy. We are disease-agnostic, targeting unmet needs for life-threatening conditions. Our first lead candidates are for stroke and traumatic brain injury, respectively.
Company Location: New York, NY (Virtual)
Company Website: http://www.aneuryst.com/
Type of Life Sciences Company: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Available Position: Nonclinical R&D Intern (SUMMER)
Position Overview:
- Our Company is hiring a Preclinical R&D Intern to analyze, summarize and interpret literature and data on the pharmacology and toxicology of an investigational compound. No lab work is required for this role.
- This position will not require the intern to perform any bench work.
- This position is fully remote and can be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis.
- This position can begin either immediately or be taken during academic summer recess.
Requirements:
- Degree (or degree candidate in final years) in pharmacology, toxicology, or equivalent field of study.
- Preference will be given to candidates interested in pharm/tox or regulatory affairs.
Pay Rate: $18/hour
How To Apply: If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once per academic year. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program from this Positions Listing Booklet , you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.
POSITION: Team
ORGANIZATION: BioLabs@NYU Langone
Company Description: Biolabs@NYULangone provides over 40,000 sq ft of shared office and lab space in Soho New York. We are part of the BioLabs national chain of biotech shared space and incubators that leverage a team of entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors. Armed with our own first-hand experience of the pain-points biotech start-ups face, we develop resource-rich communities that enable collaboration and accelerated advancement of startups. Our goal is to change how scientific entrepreneurs do business by building an ecosystem that empowers bio innovators to grow quickly, while maximizing capital efficiency.
Company Location: New York, NY
Company Website: https://www.biolabs.io/
Type of Life Sciences Company: Nonprofit / Foundation
Available Position: Administrative & Marketing Associate Intern (SUMMER)
We are looking for an intern to support the team with daily office workflow in addition to a variety of special projects. The projects will include analyzing and enhancing existing resident onboarding presentation and member portal. Assist with the planning, execution of on-site events and development of marketing collateral. Administrative tasks including reviewing databases, mailing lists and miscellaneous site tasks.
Requirements:
- Experience in digital and social media marketing or advertising
- Website design and Google Ads experience, preferred
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving, research, and analytical skills
- Strong work ethic, team, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Laboratory life science research will be considered an advantage
Salary Information: $18 per hour
How To Apply: If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once per academic year. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program from this Positions Listing Booklet , you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.
POSITION: Maternal & Child Wellness Initiatives Intern
ORGANIZATION: Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness (SIPCW)
Organization Description:
The mission of the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness (SIPCW) is to promote wellness and improve the health of the Staten Island community through collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach. Improving community health is a collaborative effort, and SIPCW leverages trusted relationships to build coalitions to address Staten Island public health issues, including the Child Wellness Initiative (CWI). SIPCW has extensive expertise in convening diverse community stakeholders, utilizing data to drive decisions, and identifying evidence-based strategies to collectively approach complex health issues for the most at-risk communities on SI.
Organization Location: Staten Island, NY
Organization Website: www.sipcw.org
Type of Life Sciences Company: Non-Profit / Foundation
Available Positions:
Maternal & Child Wellness Initiatives, Intern (SUMMER)
NOTE: Open to candidates from CUNY only
Reports to: Maternal & Child Wellness Initiatives Manager
Your role: SIPCW is looking for a creative, ambitious, and community-oriented intern to support various projects for the Maternal & Child Wellness Division.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Assist with the coordination and advancement of strategies for the Child Wellness Coalition
- Attend meetings with organizational partners to aid in collective impact
- Support team on email and social media marketing campaigns
- Amplify content of coalition partners on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Schedule pre-approved social media content to post on platforms
- Help with community recruitment for maternal health-related projects
- Attend events in the community with the Maternal & Child Wellness Initiatives Manager
- Promote parent workshops on social media platforms
- Provide input on content for SIPCW’s maternal health website page
- Assist with any other tasks that may arise related to our Maternal & Child Wellness Initiatives
Intern Qualifications:
- Must be a CUNY student or recent CUNY graduate
- Ability to multitask across projects and prioritize
- Proven ability to be a hands-on team player, taking any project
- Ability to work with tight deadlines, adjust to changes in priorities, and balance short-term needs with long-term strategic initiatives
- Passion for maternal & children’s wellness
Intern Requirements:
- Ability to collaborate
- Willing to work in person twice a week (preferred) and virtually
How To Apply: If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please apply HERE. Further instructions are included in the application. You will only need to complete the application once per academic year. If you wish to apply for subsequent roles listed by the LifeSci NYC Internship Program from this Positions Listing Booklet , you may simply submit a cover letter for the new role using your existing login.
POSITION: 13th Annual Brooklyn Health Disparities Summer Internship Program; Program Coordinators
also provides an opportunity to build relationships with local community-based organizations (CBOs) through a partnership developing community-based research projects. Students are exposed to a service learning curriculum that encompasses: awareness of health disparities, basic epidemiologic research skills, and the design and implementation of a community-engaged research project.
Prior to being exposed to the curriculum, students complete six (6) hours of basic research methodology and are assigned to partner with community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop and evaluate a research question that has significant relevance to the community. The students, supported by research mentors, will simultaneously apply the knowledge and skills acquired through the program to their research projects. At the end of the four week program,
students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and mastery of the curriculum through oral and poster presentations of their research projects.
The program will be held in-person at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in public health or related sciences; Masters of Public Health or related field preferred. Qualifications include strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work independently and with a team, and the ability to multitask. Must have experience conducting public health research, have knowledge of urban health issues and experience working with diverse populations.
Expectations: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the program’s day to day activities, leading didactic sessions and mentoring and supervising 20 high school students and interns from July 10th-August 3rd, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. The Program Coordinator will serve as a guide to students while they navigate their research projects and communicate with their CBO supervisors. There is a commitment of
~35 hours a week between June 19-August 11. You will be required to onboard three weeks prior to the program, and end one week after programming is complete to finalize program reporting.
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POSITION: 13th Annual Brooklyn Health Disparities Summer Internship Program; Research Mentors
ORGANIZATION: The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health
Overview: The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health in partnership with the Brooklyn Health Disparities Center (BHDC) Health Disparities Summer Internship Program (BHDSIP) provides an opportunity for local high school students who have interests in pursuing academic and professional careers in the health sciences, to gain an understanding of health disparities and the social determinants of health that impact the health and wellness of our communities.
Students are exposed to a service learning curriculum that encompasses: awareness of health disparities, basic epidemiologic research skills, and the design and implementation of a community-engaged research project.
Prior to being exposed to the curriculum, students complete six (6) hours of basic research methodology and are assigned to partner with community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop and evaluate a research question that has significant relevance to the community. The students, supported by research mentors, will simultaneously apply the knowledge and skills acquired through the program to their research projects. At the end of the four week program,
students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and mastery of the curriculum through oral and poster presentations of their research projects.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress. Strong interest in health sciences, public health, urban health issues, and experience working with diverse populations. Experience working with youth is desirable.
Expectations: Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Research Mentors will serve as mentors to high school students while they navigate their research projects and communicate with their CBO supervisors. There is a commitment of 35 hours a week and will be in-person.
General Tasks & Responsibilities:
▪ Supervise, guide and mentor high school students through research project
process
▪ Develop a research plan in conjunction with CBO member
▪ Conduct a relevant literature review on research topic
Develop appropriate assessment tools: surveys, structured interview and focus
group questions, observation tools
▪ Develop databases (e.g., Excel, SPSS) for storing collected data
▪ Review research methodology curriculum for high school students and offer
feedback
▪ Facilitate research methods curriculum to students
▪ Provide students with materials to assist with research projects (i.e., research
topic, hypothesis, literature review) prior to beginning of the program
▪ Facilitate individual learning sessions that are part of the HDSIP curriculum
▪ Meet with students as a group/individually each week
▪ Monitor the development, implementation and completion of student research
projects
▪ Communicate with individual CBO contacts to ensure that students are fulfilling
expectations
▪ Support compilation of project results into final poster form for presentation
▪ Assist students with poster and oral presentations of research projects
▪ Collect all material related to the students’ projects (i.e., datasets, electronic
posters)
Send resumes to: faraya@arthurasheinstitute.org
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