public health Opportunities

The Food Trust, founded in 1992, is a non-profit organization working to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. The Trust works to educate the public about good nutrition and to increase the availability of fresh food in neighborhoods throughout the region and the state. The Trust works with school districts, supermarket operators, corner store owners, public and private partners, and farmers to make fresh food and nutrition education available to everyone. More information about The Food Trust is available at www.TheFoodTrust.org The Food Trust is looking for an intern to work with our Recreation Center Nutrition Education Program. This is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate, Masters level students or recent college graduates looking for experience with direct fieldwork. The ideal candidate will be available 3:00-5:00 pm for 15-30 hours per week. Please note this is an unpaid internship but work related travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The mission of the Fund for Animals Wildlife Center, a program of The Humane Society of the United States, is to create a humane and sustainable world for all animals, including people, through education advocacy, and the promotion of respect and compassion. Interns at FFWAC have the opportunity to learn about native wildlife in rehabilitation as well as the exotic species who are residents of our Sanctuary. An "intern" is anyone who chooses to perform services for FFA without monetary compensation but may be provided with on-site housing and academic credit, and who completes a specific project at the direction of and on behalf of FFA. Interns must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Internships are available year-round for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for 12 weeks up to 40 hours per week for at least 6 weeks; a total minimum commitment of 240 hours. Interns participate in the same activities as volunteers but in a more intense and individualized capacity. Interns will develop their own independent project which they must complete by the end of their term; the project will be confirmed with staff (and any applicable academic advisor) within the first 2 weeks of the interns program. On-site housing may be available for interns committing at least 30 hours per week and will be discussed after receipt of the initial application; please note your interest in housing accommodations in your cover letter. As interns may be traveling from outside of the area, in-person orientations are not required and a phone or Skype interview can be scheduled instead. At least two letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application form when applying for an internship. Copies of any academic requirements should also be submitted. International interns are solely responsible for obtaining any required Visas.

Organization: Project Marrow is a non profit organization dedicated to supporting patients in need of marrow transplant. Our organization fills a critical gap in care for individuals diagnosed with blood cancer by providing greater donor access, social and emotional support, and mentorship.

The Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Research Intern will share in a variety of experiences in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs/studies relevant to older adults and their professional and family caregivers. This hands-on opportunity will allow the Intern to be involved with a variety of projects, interface with multiple departments and develop a number of career-relevant skills. The Research Intern has the opportunity to Gain experience in preparing research grant proposals Gain experience promoting research studies in applied settings/recruiting participants for research studies; implementing study protocols/data collection including focus groups, interviews, surveys, and debriefings; managing databases; conducting analyses; writing reports/manuscripts; preparing material for presentations/webinars; preparing research study promotional material Work with a variety of departments, that may include Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Community Initiatives, and Senior Living Establish a professional network Develop/enhance professional resume

National Quality Forum (NQF) is a not-for-profit membership organization, conveniently located at McPherson Square, is committed to improving the quality of healthcare by setting priorities for healthcare quality improvement and standards for practice and measurement. NQF is currently seeking Interns in our Performance Measures Department. This is an unpaid position designed for educational purposes of students in the public health field. The Performance Measures Intern will work with a mentor within the department on a project which will include a final presentation and/or paper related to the work of the department. The topic of the project can be determined jointly with the intern and the staff mentor and should be discussed prior to the interns start date. Once a project is agreed upon, a short description of the project or brief proposal (no more than 100 words) should be developed by the intern and submitted to the departmental management for approval.

We are looking for passionate, energetic students with exceptional skills to take initiative on a range of projects. This is an outstanding leadership opportunity in an innovative start-up nonprofit organization. The Problem and Opportunity: At the same time nonprofits dont have enough money to meet todays challenges, Americans spend $250 billion a year on traditional presents. Frankly, many of us to not need another pen & pencil set, fruitcake, or pair of fuzzy slippers. Our Approach: http://ChangingThePresent.org, an exciting nonprofit website, helps nonprofits capture some of the fortune normally spent on presents. It does so by making donations, made in a friends name, feel like a meaningful present. If you are familiar with Heifer International, you already know how powerful that is. In fat, Heifer raises $115 million a year that way. The site offers tangible charitable opportunities (preserve an acre of the rain forest, fund an hour of cancer research, provide books for kids, etc.), personalized printed greeting cards, wish lists, registries, and more. About Us: The Board of Advisors includes some of the most prestigious leaders in the nonprofit sector. What do we offer? You will enhance your resume with a solid record of professional achievement and community service, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped make the world a better place. FAQ Where are you located? We are in Manhattan, conveniently located right across from Madison Square Garden. There are four express subway stops within one block. We will also hire interns to work remotely from other cities. I looked at your site and have some suggestions. Great! This is a collaborative project, and we want to hear from you. Is this a paid internship? We can offer a great experience, a great addition to your resumé, academic credit (if your school allows), stunning recommendations, and a chance to make a difference, but we are a start-up nonprofit, so can only offer unpaid internship and volunteer positions. When will you select the interns? Were agile. When we see a great candidate, we extend an invitation immediately. We wont keep you waiting for a decision. What dates will the internship run? We are hiring for the spring semester, for the summer, and beyond. Tell us what you are looking for. What are the hours? We welcome full-time and part-time interns. Let us know what works for you. What if my favorite cause is education? Education is one of the causes we address. We also have internship opportunities focused on school fundraising at http://ClassWish.org. Sounds exciting! How can I apply? Please send an impressive cover letter and a resume to interns@ChangingThePresent.org.

National Quality Forum (NQF) is a not-for-profit membership organization, conveniently located at McPherson Square, is committed to improving the quality of healthcare by setting priorities for healthcare quality improvement and standards for practice and measurement. NQF is currently seeking Interns in our Performance Measures Department. This is an unpaid position designed for educational purposes of students in the public health field. The Performance Measures Intern will work with a mentor within the department on a project which will include a final presentation and/or paper related to the work of the department. The topic of the project can be determined jointly with the intern and the staff mentor and should be discussed prior to the interns start date. Once a project is agreed upon, a short description of the project or brief proposal (no more than 100 words) should be developed by the intern and submitted to the departmental management for approval.

National Quality Forum (NQF) is a not-for-profit membership organization, conveniently located at McPherson Square, is committed to improving the quality of healthcare by setting priorities for healthcare quality improvement and standards for practice and measurement. NQF is currently seeking Interns in our Performance Measures Department. This is an unpaid position designed for educational purposes of students in the public health field. To submit your resume and cover letter visit our online career centers at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=QUALITYFORUM&cws=1&rid=97 Please visit our website www.qualityforum.org to learn more about NQF.

RedAlertLive.com is currently looking for WORLDWIDE Intern Journalists, Correspondents, Reporters, Photographers, Videographers. RedAlertLive.com is the Premier Urban Variety Entertainment news website. A unique mix of celebrity news, with the latest music, videos, blended with self-improvement tips, impacting world, and Latino news with a dab of weird & strange news to entertain, inform, & educate our internationally diverse audience. Currently we are looking for worldwide Journalists looking to get a foot in the door, to grow & build their resume. it can possibly turn into a part or full time position with us or another media company. RedAlertLive.com is more than just a celebrity news outlet. We also bring awareness to social issues that affect the community around us. Currently we are also working on a scholarship program to help our student interns. This position requires contributing 4-8 articles per week to the site. Articles can be on a variety of topics which include: Celebrity, Music, Fashion, Video, SMH, World News, Latino News, Hard News, Health/Beauty/Relationship and or articles/news that bring awareness to social issues. Our Celebrity 'On Location' would send you to events, venues to cover local celebrity events and get one-on-one interviews with celebrities in your city. Ideal candidates should be hard working, outgoing, have go-getter attitudes and should be pursuing a degree or taking courses in a Media/Journalism related field. To apply please tell us why you would be the ideal candidate and tell us what realm would be your main writing interest. Send us 3-4 writing samples along with a resume and cover letter. If you have a reporting/anchor demo reel please include links only. Don't forget to familiarize yourself with the content & segments on RedAlertLive.com EEOC - College Credit Available

Organization: The Women's Spirit Center is a non profit organization dedicated to supporting women in nurturing Wellbeing and pursuing their personal dreams for life.