Intern, Prevention

NASTAD • Washington, DC

4h • $20 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The HIV Prevention Intern will be uniquely positioned to learn all about national HIV prevention efforts. The Prevention intern supports the day-to-day activity needed to advance prevention and surveillance initiatives. The intern will contribute to communication, data coordination, and technical assistance activities that support health departments and public health partners nationwide.

Requirements

• Strong writing skills
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as well as email marking tools such as MailChimp
• In process of receiving bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, health science, or other relevant area of study
• Basic knowledge of HIV, STIs and/or other communicable disease, including stigma-related issues

Nice To Haves

• Some office experience (including volunteering) working within public health, health care or relevant fields preferred
• Interest in working with a national HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis public health organization and with the communities most impacted by these epidemics.

Responsibilities

• Update NASTAD’s prevention-focused communication platforms such as the Prevention team’s microsite and the health department prevention directory.
• Work directly with health department staff to collect important data.
• Assist in the implementation of workplan activities, such as updating and maintaining prevention- and surveillance-focused directories and microsites, as well as promoting webinars, tools, and other resources to relevant stakeholders.
• Strengthen HIV prevention and surveillance knowledge through cross-team collaboration
• Reinforce the progress of technical assistance activities by facilitating timely and effective communication with internal and external partners.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern