Family Health Intern

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.

Location: This is a Louisiana-based hybrid position with occasional (<10%) travel required

• 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

Team: Family Health Capacity Building

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

Funding Source: none

ABOUT THE POSITION

LPHI is seeking qualified interns to assist with maternal health and healthcare access initiatives that are aligned with the organizations 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 masters - 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.)

ABOUT YOU

Position Requirements

• Masters 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

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• 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

Please include details regarding your availability in your cover letter.

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.

Working Conditions:

• 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .

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.