Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Intern (Hybrid, Part-Time)

About Us

DotHouse Health Community Health Center is committed to advancing health equity and providing high-quality community-centered care to the greater Dorchester community. Our Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Department works collaboratively to expand access to inclusive culturally responsive care and education.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and community-minded intern to join our Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) team. This 10-week hybrid internship offers hands-on experience in public health programming health education and community engagement. The intern will support ongoing SRH initiatives while gaining exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration within a community health center setting. The intern will report to our Public Health Project Manager

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (combination of remote and on-site work in Dorchester MA)
• Collaborative mission-driven team environment

Learning Opportunities

• Design and implement independent or team-based community engagement projects
• Shadow healthcare providers and observe clinical and public health workflows
• Attend trainings webinars and workshops related to public health and SRH
• Gain practical experience in health communication program development and health equity work

Compensation

• Intern will receive an hourly stipend.
• The expected commitment is 10-12 hours per week for approximately three months with the possibility of an extension.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a public health-related field
• Interest in public health sexual and reproductive health or health equity
• Strong cross-cultural communication and organizational skills
• Creativity and interest in social media education or youth engagement
• Experience with Canva social media platforms or outreach is a plus (not required)

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of an SRH Open House/Community Fair
• Create and manage social media content focused on sexual and reproductive health and community health topics
• Develop educational and informational slides for display on DotHouse Health TV screens
• Contribute to the Health Equity Training Committee in developing staff training focused on racial justice anti-bias and anti-discrimination practices the use of inclusive language and more.
• Collaborate with youth to create zines for peer-based health education
• Attend monthly SRH Committee meetings with providers nurses family planning counselors and administrative staff
• Participate in weekly SRH team meetings with leadership and program staff