Community Health Internship

Northwell Health
$20-$20/hour
United States, New York, Melville
Jan 04, 2025
Performs administrative staff work in support of research and review projects focusing on Hospital policies and procedures and department operations. This internship will support the development and roll-out of community health programming which may include, but not be limited to youth/school based, food insecurity, social determinants of health screening and referral, maternal and infant morbidity/mortality and mental health. This internship will provide valuable experience and skill development in community-based program planning, implementation and evaluation, as well as the potential for participation in work in the community and writing grants and manuscripts. Responsibilities Participates in the collection and preparation of data relative to the work of the department. Assists in studies to objectivity ascertain the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of department or Hospital operations, policies and procedures. Assists management in facilitating new programs and/or procedures. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program as a Junior or Senior or a graduate program majoring in Public Health, Community Health, Public Policy or Healthcare Administration required. Prior administrative experience in a hospital setting, preferred. Schedule and Location: Hybrid position, 37.5 hours/week Duration: June 2025 to August 2025 Melville, New York Please note: we do not offer a stipend to cover lodging, travel, and meal expenses. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).