Member Engagement Intern

Member Engagement Intern

The Member Engagement Intern will focus on strengthening connections within the membership base by supporting engagement strategies and data collection efforts. Responsibilities include developing member surveys to assess needs and priorities, assisting in the creation of engagement plans and helping facilitate connections among members. The intern will also analyze membership data (event participation, engagement trends), support LinkedIn and digital engagement efforts, and assist in communicating member benefits, including website access and resources. Generally 10-20 hours/week.

CEPH Competencies Addressed:

• Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health: Designs and analyzes surveys to assess member needs and engagement trends.
• Communication: Develops targeted messaging to improve member participation and retention.
• Leadership: Recommends strategies to strengthen organizational engagement based on data insights.
• Systems Thinking: Examines how member engagement, communication, and programming interact to impact overall organizational effectiveness.

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