FIELDWORK OPPORTUNITIES, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOBS
Fieldwork provides students with a hands-on learning experience. Below are some of the many opportunities available to students. Please contact our office for more information on local NYC organizations interested in interns.
Research Interviewer, Brookdale Center for Health Aging and Longevity
Several research interviewer positions are available at the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity of Hunter College, City University of New York, for individuals who read and speak Spanish to work on a project that will examine the health status of older adults attending senior centers in New York City. Responsibilities will primarily consist of conducting face-to-face interviews with older adults at participating senior centers in New York City. The position is temporary, part-time lasting for approximately three to six months, depending on the candidate’s language capabilities. The position is paid and competitive with other positions of similar requirements and duties. Click here for more information.
Patient Outreach Coordinator, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Lead the New York City Chapter efforts to provide community outreach to New York City’s Hispanic and Latino communities. Oversee outreach and patient service programs to the Hispanic population throughout the five boroughs. Lead the Chapter’s efforts to provide educational seminars, information and referral to the Hispanic community, as well as support grassroots advocacy activities and volunteer development. Offer assessment and overall psychosocial support to Chapter’s Spanish-speaking patients and family members. Work in collaboration with New York City’s Patient Services Manager and the Community Outreach Manager in the development and implementation of community outreach efforts and educational programs. Click here for more information.
National Council of La Raza Internships in Puerto Rico The National Council of La Raza, Puerto Rico office, is seeking two graduate or senior-year undergraduate students (with at least a 3.4 GPA) interested in doing social, education, demographic, public policy, public health, and/or communications research in any of the following topic areas related to children in Puerto Rico: Child demographics, Child abuse and neglect, Child issues legislation, School assessment statistics, and Children portrayal in media. These are six- to 12-month internships (stipend of $10/hr) with a work time requirement of 20 hours per week. Click here for more information.
Research Intern, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Fall 2008
NLIRH seeks a research intern to assist the Senior Research Associate on research and writing, and other research-related projects. The intern would work on: Researching, analyzing and writing on reproductive health policies and recommendations, helping develop and prepare curricula, supporting and carrying out a qualitative research project and drafting articles and blog posts. The ideal candidate will have prior social justice experience, strong commitment to reproductive freedom and justice, an interest in reproductive and/or immigration health research, and strong writing and research skills. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is a plus. Public health/sociology/health psychology/other social science research and writing background is a plus. Experience or familiarity with participatory action research or research design/data collection/ or data analysis is a plus. Click here for more information.
HSHPS Student Training Programs The HSHPS/CDC Student Internship Program is a part of a cooperative agreement between Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program began in 2002 and is designed to foster the development of public health and research skills of Hispanic medical and public health students in order to increase the number of students who pursue careers in epidemiology, preventive medicine, and public health research. For more information please contact: Michelle Quinteros at 202-293-2701x104 or mquinteros@hshps.org.
CDS Internship Programs in Spain and Argentina CDS International, Inc. (CDS) is accepting applications for the Summer Internship Program in Spain and the Internship Program in Argentina. This program provides an opportunity for students to gain international work experience and improve Spanish language skills. Click here for more information.
Part-time Research Consultant, Gynuity Health Projects
Gynuity Health Projects (www.gynuity.org), a dynamic international health research and advocacy organization in New York City, seeks a part-time consultant approximately 15 hours per week for a project to better understand abortion self-induction in New York City among women in resource-poor communities, particularly Latinas. Click here for more information.
Outreach Coordinator, Healthy Bodegas Initiative
This position is with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention/Chronic Disease Prevention. The position reports to the Physical Activity and Nutrition Program, with day-to-day collaboration and direction from the agency’s District Public Health Offices based in Central Brooklyn. The position involves extensive field work in communities and outreach with other public and private agencies and community organizations in order to increase access to healthier foods in low-income communities. Click here for more information.
Page updated July 29, 2008.