Hepatitis Community Engagement and Events Intern (NYC Health Department)
Program description:
The NYC Health Department, Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV, and STI, Viral Hepatitis Program (VHP) works to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis B and C in New York City. The VHP conducts surveillance, and develops and implements programs and projects to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C.
Hep Free NYC (hepfree.nyc) is a network building capacity to prevent, manage and treat hepatitis B and C in NYC. The coalition seeks to foster an inclusive collaboration among all stakeholders to advance hepatitis B and C awareness, screening, access to care, and vaccination through education, outreach, advocacy and support of research.
*Applicant must be a current master student at CUNY School of Public Health
Title: Viral Hepatitis Engagement Intern
Hours per week: 19 during academic semesters, up to 34 during winter/summer break
Rate: $20/hour
Start date: As soon as possible
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Intern will assist with the following activities and tasks:
- Provide support of community Hep B Coalition, Hep C Task force and Hep Free NYC committee activities, meetings and events by providing administrative support, coordinating logistics, developing materials, and support day-of/week-of efforts to ensure successful outcomes
- Collaborate with NYC Health Department staff and hepatitis B and hepatitis C, harm reduction, and other partners to promote Hep Free NYC mission by planning and implementing projects
- Support program evaluation activities, data collection, data entry, and analysis to prepare reports and recommendations
- Engage our Hep Free NYC network community with newsletters and opportunities
- Participate in internal and external meetings and support events
- Complete other tasks as assigned
Applicant Must:
- Currently matriculated in a CUNY master’s program (MPH, MSW, MHA, etc) preferred
- Background knowledge in Public Health, Community Organizing, Public Relations, or Community Planning preferred
- Interest in program coordination, event management, community organizing, health promotions, research, and public engagement
- Interest in public health programs and working with vulnerable populations such as people who use drugs and immigrants
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Preferred experience with: public speaking, Mailchimp (or other email campaign management), Salesforce (or other client management), WordPress (or other website/blog management)
If interested, send cover letter and resume to Sarah Ahmed at sahmed10@health.nyc.gov
Last Updated on January 6, 2023 by HepFree NYC