Event Accessibility Organizer

Internship Opportunities

We accept applications for interns on a rolling basis. These positions are 10-20 hours/week. A master's degree candidate is preferred but undergraduate students entering the field of public health will also be considered. These positions will work remotely with occasional in-person events. Students must be residents of NYS or enrolled in a NYS school. Special consideration is given to colleges/universities that are members of NYSPHA. Please note that NYSPHA internships are unpaid.

All interns receive a 1 year NYSPHA membership.

Event Accessibility Organizer

(Spring semester only)

We seek to make this event as accessible and user-friendly to everyone as possible. The event accessibility organizer will be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring the technology is in place to provide closed captioning in English for attendees
• Seek ways to provide Spanish language translation for sessions
• Explore ways that those living with hearing difficulties can participate
• Develop marketing materials and find ways to promote the event to those needing accommodations.

Internship Benefits:

• Network with a diverse group of public health leaders
• Complimentary 1-year membership to NYSPHA
• Preference is given to students located in New York

Details:

Potential Internship Projects:

• Assist NYSPHA with logistics of planning for annual public health conference
• Assist in development of public health e-news for NYSPHA members, community and/or legislators
• Manage organization's social media channels to promote public health messaging
• Organizing advocacy day & participation in Policy & Advocacy Committee
• Plan and implement events for National Public Health Week (April)
• Write, edit, submit stories/press release/letters on affiliate activities to The Nation's Health newspaper and/or other news outlets
• Participate in committees
• Potential for grant writing

Project Duration and Scheduling Considerations:

• Available for the start of each semester. May start earlier/extend longer as necessary. Flexible schedule available, as long as student maintains good contact/communication with mentor(s).

Qualifications:

• Student must be enrolled in a public health, community health or related degree program. A minor in such programs will also be considered.
• Undergraduate students will be considered but preference will be given to students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

To Apply:

• Fill out the NYSPHA Internship Application