Family Health Intern
Louisiana Public Health Institute
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: New Orleans, LA
Contract type: Intern
Description
FAMILY HEALTH INTERN
Why is this a great job? (From the hiring manager) “This is an opportunity to learn about and advance maternal health and healthcare access by immersing yourself in a team committed to making Louisiana a better and healthier place for families.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Family Health Intern
Salary: unpaid
Work Schedule: Flexible
Reports To: Sr. Program Manager, Equity
Supervises: None
Primary Relationships: The intern will primarily work with the Sr. Program Manager for Equity & Family Health, the Family Health Coordinator, and other team members across the organization. The intern may also work with external, state-wide partners depending on the assigned task.
Benefits
About The Position
LPHI is seeking qualified interns to assist with maternal health and healthcare access initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s Family Health & Capacity Building priorities. The selected intern will work closely with LPHI staff on literature research, information gathering, preparation of presentations, reports, and other dissemination products. LPHI welcomes master’s - level students to apply for this internship. Interns should be willing to support family health initiatives that include evaluation, data + research, and program development. This internship opportunity will be an unpaid, non-benefit eligible position. Commitments are part-time and will range in project length and time periods, ideally for a 1-year period.
LPHI is headquartered in New Orleans, with employees based throughout the state. This position is New Orleans-based (fully in-office/ hybrid).
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Interns will work directly with the Sr. Program Manager for Equity and gain experience by:
Position Requirements
About Us
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.
Physical And Mental Requirements
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
FAMILY HEALTH INTERN
Why is this a great job? (From the hiring manager) “This is an opportunity to learn about and advance maternal health and healthcare access by immersing yourself in a team committed to making Louisiana a better and healthier place for families.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Family Health Intern
Salary: unpaid
Work Schedule: Flexible
- LPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager.
- LPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-office
- Employee must reside in Louisiana during the time of employment
Reports To: Sr. Program Manager, Equity
Supervises: None
Primary Relationships: The intern will primarily work with the Sr. Program Manager for Equity & Family Health, the Family Health Coordinator, and other team members across the organization. The intern may also work with external, state-wide partners depending on the assigned task.
Benefits
- Non-benefit eligible position
About The Position
LPHI is seeking qualified interns to assist with maternal health and healthcare access initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s Family Health & Capacity Building priorities. The selected intern will work closely with LPHI staff on literature research, information gathering, preparation of presentations, reports, and other dissemination products. LPHI welcomes master’s - level students to apply for this internship. Interns should be willing to support family health initiatives that include evaluation, data + research, and program development. This internship opportunity will be an unpaid, non-benefit eligible position. Commitments are part-time and will range in project length and time periods, ideally for a 1-year period.
LPHI is headquartered in New Orleans, with employees based throughout the state. This position is New Orleans-based (fully in-office/ hybrid).
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Interns will work directly with the Sr. Program Manager for Equity and gain experience by:
- Conduct research and literature reviews
- Assist with synthesizing findings and drafting documents
- Develop evaluation surveys
- Support LPHI staff in writing reports and other dissemination items, and drafting presentations, policy and data briefs related to maternal health
- Develop informational materials, such as infographics, one-pagers, and toolkits
- Support project management and coordination including writing agendas, taking minutes, and disseminating relevant information
- Attend team and partner meetings
- Support collaborative partner events as needed (ex. coordination, outreach activities, etc.)
Position Requirements
- Master’s degree in progress (or Undergraduate degree in progress with previous experience)
- Experience or interest in maternal health, reproductive health, and healthcare access
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Experience with creating engaging visualizations (PowerPoint, Canva, etc.)
- Interest in public health, health systems, research and/or evaluation methodologies
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Well-organized, self-directed, and able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Ability to learn new subject areas quickly
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- A commitment to actively working in alignment with public health with other social, racial, and economic justice movements
- Ability to function independently and as a team member
About Us
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100+ employees work alongside 500+ partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well.
Physical And Mental Requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing).
- Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members.
- This position is based in an office or home office setting.
- Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.
- Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
- As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant/contract funding.
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