Harvard Catalyst Practice Placement

Boston Public Health Commission • Boston, MA

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boston Community Health Collaborative (BCHC) is a citywide, cross-sector partnership convened by the Boston Public Health Commission to align community health assessment and improvement planning efforts across Boston. In 2025, BCHC completed a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), engaging more than 1,900 residents and many community-based organizations, health systems, city agencies, and resident leaders. Findings from this process informed the development of Boston's Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which outlines shared priorities to support healthy, thriving communities. This internship is a hybrid position with in-person regular meetings and attendance at events within the city of Boston. This internship will support the project team in the development of metrics to measure the impact of collaboration and strengthened coordination across the BCHC partner network. The student may also contribute to other aspects of the work, including data storytelling and communications, supporting project activities, and engaging with partners to advance CHIP implementation and shared learning. This internship will be funded through the Harvard Catalyst program. For questions, please reach out to Dr. Rebekka Lee at Harvard School of Public Health.

Requirements

• Current MPH or DrPH student (eligible for practicum or field immersion) and eligible to apply through the Harvard Catalyst
• Demonstrated interest in public health practice, health equity, and social determinants of health
• Interest in community health assessment and community health improvement planning (CHNA/CHIP)
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
• Ability to review, synthesize, and communicate qualitative and quantitative information clearly
• Comfort engaging with diverse community and cross-sector partners
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, cross-sector environment

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in community engagement, program planning, evaluation, or policy
• Familiarity with data analysis or data visualization
• Experience with local public health or community-based organizations
• Familiarity with Boston communities or equity-centered public health approaches

Responsibilities

• Support the project team in the development of metrics to measure the impact of collaboration and strengthened coordination across the BCHC partner network.
• Contribute to data storytelling and communications.
• Support project activities.
• Engage with partners to advance CHIP implementation and shared learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern