About the role
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.
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
The Strategic Planning Intern will support organizational growth initiatives through research, outreach and planning activities. This includes assisting with sponsor and partner outreach, helping to develop sponsorship materials and programs, and contributing to the creation of promotional one-pagers with engagement metrics. The intern may also support governance-related work, such as by-law review and revisions, and provide general support for strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
CEPH Competencies Addressed:
- Systems Thinking: Analyzes organizational structure, partnerships, and external environment to inform strategy.
- Planning & Management to Promote Health: Supports development of strategic initiatives, including sponsorship programs.
- Leadership: Contributes to organizational decision-making and long-term planning efforts.
- Policy in Public Health: Assists with governance-related activities such as by-law review and organizational policies.