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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS
The Smithsonian Latino Center’s 2010 Young Ambassadors Program – Summer Leadership Development Program (4/7/2010)
Students with an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures are selected to travel to Washington, D.C. for a week-long, leadership development seminar at the Smithsonian Institution. The seminar encourages youth to explore and understand Latino identity and embrace their own cultural heritage through visits to the Smithsonian’s Latino collections and one-on-one interaction with anthropologists, artists, curators, historians, scientists and other museum professionals. Following the training seminar, students participate in a four-week interdisciplinary education internship in museums and other cultural institutions in their local communities, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations.
Participation in the Young Ambassadors Program is underwritten by Ford Motor Company Fund and includes meals and accommodations for the duration of the one-week training seminar, round-trip travel costs to Washington, D.C., and a program stipend. Students selected are responsible for all expenses during the four-week internship, including transportation, accommodations, and meals. Upon completion of the 5-week program, participants will receive a $2,000 program stipend towards their higher education. Students that do not complete the seminar and four-week internship will not receive the program stipend.
For further information and application guidelines and to apply, please visit http://www.latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm or contact Emily Key, Education Programs Manager, at 202.633.1268 or by email at slceducation@si.edu.
American Diabetes Association- Por Tu Familia Latino Initiative
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is currently seeking volunteer bilingual Spanish speaking to assist with our Latino Initiatives health campaign named “por tu familia” ("for your family" in English). A special component of “por tu familia” is our Latino educational community-based workshop sessions that outline the importance of nutrition, regular physical activity, and maintaining good healthy habits.
For further information contact: Helene Velazquez 212-725-4925 Ext. 3408 or hvelazquez@diabetes.org
Bronx Health Reach
Research internship: Responsible for conducting formative research component of a social marketing campaign in 9-13 Bronx elementary schools. Work with Bronx Health REACH Nutrition and Fitness Work Group to develop methods providing insight into fruit and vegetable consumption in young school children. Will compile and analyze data that can serve as a baseline measurement to determine the scope of the social marketing intervention to promote dietary behavioral awareness and change in school meals. Schedule must be flexible enough to work in elementary schools during hours of operation at least one day a week at a minimum. Multiple positions available. Position is flexible based on intern's interest and availability. Bilingual is a plus.
For further information contactEmail: Bronxhealthreach@institute2000.org
or visit http://www.institute2000.org/bhr/
OPPORTUNITIES for UNDERGRADUATES
Summer Academy for Public Policy Analysis and Research (Deadline: 3/5/2010)
The Urban Institute Summer Academy for Public Policy Analysis and Research is a unique and challenging program of skills-building, career development, and mentoring for minority undergraduates interested in careers in public policy research. Visit http://summeracademy.urban.org for details.
OPPORTUNITIES for GRADUATE STUDENTS
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.
Contact Melania Pena mpena@gynuity.org for more informarion
Senior Research Associate, National Latina Institute For Reproductive Health
NLIRH seeks an experienced, resourceful and innovative Senior Research Associate with strong leadership skills and advanced analytical abilities to coordinate a two year research project designed to advance and protect the reproductive health and rights of Latinas. The ideal candidate will: (1) possess the ability to structure and execute components of research, conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative data analysis and communicating findings effectively both verbally and in writing; and (2) demonstrate an exceptional commitment to accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. The Senior Research Associate will report directly to the Executive Director but will work collaboratively with members of the Senior Staff.
Additional Qualifications:
• A master’s degree or PhD candidate with 3-4 years of work experience in non-profit sector required;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of, and comfort with, statistics and interpreting reproductive health and other public health research and data
• Experience with measurable impact planning and reporting (developing/carrying out evaluation of outcomes and indicators)
• Experience with rigorous qualitative methods (data collection, analysis and writing)
• Bilingual: Spanish and English and commitment to working with diverse communities;
• Commitment to reproductive health and rights;
• Adherence to schedules and budgets;
• Originality, creativity and professionalism
Salary is commensurate with experience. NLIRH offers a range of benefits for full-time employees.
Please send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to Liza@latinainstitute.org,, Attn: Research Associate Search.