Prevention/Public Health Practicum/Internship Opportunity

Description

The Prevention Department at Bay State Community Services manages several community-based prevention grants, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and other government agencies, in the areas of youth substance misuse prevention, tobacco prevention, and overdose prevention. We work with community partners to promote health and well-being through local policy, practice, systems, and/or environmental changes. We strive to apply center racial equity and social justice throughout our work. Our team works to build relationships with community partners, conduct needs assessments and develop strategic plans, implement programs and social marketing campaigns, and conduct evaluations. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall support to the Prevention Department on projects and initiatives
• Support Prevention Staff on social norms campaigns 
• Assists with maintaining and updating Prevention Department social media accounts and website.
• Ensures data accuracy by organizing, managing, inputting, and analyzing data
• Attends and assists with Coalition and Workgroup Meetings and takes meeting minutes
• Research environmental prevention strategies for early childhood prevention
• Keeps accurate records related to program requirements  

This is an unpaid internship.

Requirements

• Preferred candidate is currently working on a Master of Public Health (MPH) or a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or experience in public health (or related field)
• Experience in the field of primary prevention/public health, social justice, needs assessments, and program planning and      implementation
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds and a commitment to anti-racism, reducing health disparities and advancing racial equity
• Ability to prepare general reports, graphs, charts, and tables
• Detail-oriented and knowledge of data management tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Creativity, flexibility, and ability to handle several tasks simultaneous
• Knowledge of local community resources and/or resident of Greater Quincy area preferred 
• Ability to work very independently and also as a team
• Available to attend occasional meetings outside of regular business hours 
• Ability to travel to Quincy office 

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Contact Information:

[email protected]

857-374-5669