Education and Community Engagement Intern

Boston Public Health Commission • Boston, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Education and Community Engagement Division is to plan, organize, and conduct outreach programs and materials that are informative and accessible with the aim to improve the health and well-being of Boston residents. The program aims to reduce the risk of illness and promote health through education awareness initiatives that may include social marketing campaigns, developing educational materials, and directing trainings to various community groups and healthcare workers. The Education and Community Engagement Intern will be involved in a variety of activities related to infectious diseases that continues to affect the residents of Boston, including respiratory illnesses, sexually transmitted illnesses, vector-borne illnesses, ect. The project will involve time spent developing educational materials, training and presentation curriculum development, and engagement with partners and community members during outreach events that include tabling and community presentations and trainings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity
• Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Public Health, Health Education, Epidemiology, Social Work, Nursing, Environmental Health, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of public health principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in health equity, community engagement, and/or disease prevention
• Commitment to professional ethics and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Available to commit to a set schedule (21 hours per week) and a hybrid in-person/telework format

Responsibilities

• Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
• Develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the needs of the priority populations in Boston
• Enhance knowledge of infectious disease-related topics by assisting with the development of educational materials, curriculum, and presentations
• Enhance abilities in active listening, problem solving, and conflict resolution by attending community outreach events/activities to provide educational materials to, and dialogue with, community residents
• Build confidence and skills in discussing topics that may be uncomfortable or heavily stigmatized to populations with diverse backgrounds and lifestyles
• Build familiarity about the working of a local health department and community partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees