Vector-Borne Disease Internships

The Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease are now accepting applications for the 2020 Research Fellowship program, which offers paid summer research fellowships to students and emerging professionals interested in the field of vector-borne disease. For approximately twelve weeks each summer, MCE-VBD fellows work on projects at partner institutions in five Midwestern states, conducting research and/or surveillance related to tick and mosquito-borne disease under the supervision of academic and public health experts.

Interested candidates can get additional information and apply via the Center's website:  http://mcevbd.wisc.edu/training-programs/fellows

Research Specialist - Thresholds

Is social justice deeply important to you? Consider joining our innovative agency by becoming a Research Specialist! Our mission-driven organization, which provides Home, Health, and Hope, gives you assurance that your work contributes to changing people's lives. Join us to be an integral part of an organization that has, for decades, provided direct mental health and substance use treatment in Cook County and beyond.

At Thresholds, one of Chicago’s award-winning best workplaces, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. We have a fun and flexible work environment with many perks for employees.

Our internationally recognized research department staff are published widely in professional journals. Think about being on the team that's driving changes in the field!

The Research Specialist is responsible for conducting research activities including participant recruitment, data collection, data entry, data management, literature searches, and study coordination. 

Three to five years of experience in applied research is required. Apply here. 

Now Hiring: Workforce Policy Analyst and Schweitzer Program Associate

This position with the Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is approximately 50% Workforce Policy Analyst and 50% Schweitzer Program Associate. As the Workforce Policy Analyst, you will lead the Community Health Workers Pilot Program, providing support to host sites and partners. As the Schweitzer Program Associate, you will provide administrative support and work with the Schweitzer team to coordinate all aspects of the Schweitzer Fellowship Program. View application instructions here. Application deadline is December 6th. 

Outreach Coordinator - The University of Chicago

Outreach Coordinator - The University of Chicago is hiring an Outreach Coordinator to assist with the development and implementation of education outreach programs; collaborate with teachers on implementing curriculum in the classroom; evaluate and document performance of programs, making or recommending improvements when appropriate; prepare program communications, including creating and coordinating dissemination of program materials; and assist with fundraising efforts, including writing grant proposals. Apply here. 

One Health Research Coordinator - The Lincoln Park Zoological Society

The Lincoln Park Zoological Society is hiring a Research Coordinator to help implement interdisciplinary socioecological research as part of an NSF-funded project studying the impacts of rats on the health and attitudes of diverse urban residents in Chicago and the impacts of rodent control on the disease ecology of rats and free-living cats. The Research Coordinator will engage with communities across Chicago to implement surveys and interviews, coordinate citizen scientists, and collect biological samples to facilitate studies on rat disease ecology and population genetics. Apply here. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Facilitate collaborations between project partners and community organizations
• Conduct in person surveys and interviews about living with rats in Chicago neighborhoods
• Coordinate with citizen scientists to collect data about rats and free-living cats
• Collect rat biological samples via necropsies
• Manage other research interns and volunteers when appropriate
• Maintain databases and perform data entry

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with communicating project results with public and professional audiences
• Manage administrative tasks and permits as required
• Attend Lincoln Park Zoo activities as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by Dr. Maureen Murray related to urban wildlife health

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Previous experience conducting research related to wildlife ecology, wildlife disease, social science, or public health
• Experience with public engagement in diverse communities
• Possess strong communication skills (written and spoken; Spanish language skills considered an asset)
• Possess strong computer and organizational (project management) skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions carrying field equipment
• Willingness to drive to and from field sites around Chicago
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with GIS and statistical software including program R considered an asset
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Experience working with the public and in interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of One Health concepts connecting human, animal, and environmental health
• Must be able to work up to 10 weekends per year

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, public health, sociology, or a related field.

MPH Practicum work experience/Part-time student employment

The METS-Microbiome study is looking for student workers to help with data entry. Positions are available starting 1/1/2020. Part-time hours can be up to 20/hrs per week, and student helpers are paid $15/hr. This position may also be used as a practicum experience.

To apply please email a copy of your cv to Dr. Lara Dugas: ldugas@luc.edu

Summer Internship Opportunity with Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking Program

The Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking Program is excited to announce an opening for a graduate-level intern! Please share this announcement widely. For your convenience, we are also including a flyer that you can print out and use for promotion.

We are looking for an independent, self-starting problem solver to help us prepare and stage data for our online data portal. We also expect a few smaller data projects to come up during the course of the internship. This is a great opportunity for students to flex their statistical software muscles with real-world data.

A few more details:
•Timing. The internship will occur from approximately May – August of 2020 and entail about 400 hours of work. We can be flexible on the start and end dates.
•Full-time Preference. Our ideal candidate will have the ability and willingness to work 40 hours per week.
•Payment. This is a paid internship, at $14-18/hour based on experience.
•Capstone. We welcome students who would want to use this experience as part of their capstone project or program requirements.
•WI Address. State law requires that a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position must have a Wisconsin address for the duration of the appointment.

Interested students can apply for the internship using the attached form. Students should send the application form and a resume to DHSTracking@wi.gov by Friday, January 3, 2020 to be considered for the internship.

Questions? Email Jenny Camponeschi, Tracking Program Manager.

IU School of Medicine Regional Scholarly Concentrations Positions

Indiana University School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, is seeking academic appointees on our regional campuses to develop research programs on public health topics, both as community-engaged investigators and research mentors to medical school faculty and students. Candidates with graduate studies in public health or related social science are preferred. Depending on credentials, these academic appointees may serve as research associates or faculty (clinical, research, or tenure track).

These academic appointees will develop research agendas on the public health topics below and support student and faculty research development in these areas. In addition, these positions serve as CTSI navigators, connecting their campuses to the statewide system and research infrastructure created by the CTSI, including the clinical mission (e.g. subject recruitment).  The Navigator will also promote CTSI programs (pilot funding, program services, etc) and act as the campus champions for new CTSI initiatives.

The priority application deadline for these openings is January 6, 2020. To learn more and apply for one or more specific opportunities, please visit the job postings at the links below.

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Muncie Campus   - Lifestyle choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, stress management and social support are major factors contributing to health outcomes. Changes in these behaviors can lead to better health outcomes, reduce health care costs and improve community health. Through this concentration, students learn how to help patients implement evidence-based lifestyle choices with a team of exercise physiologists, nutritionists, mental/behavioral health counselors, social workers and other health professionals: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8594
•  Urban Medicine and Health Care Disparities, Northwest-Gary Campus - This concentration provides students with an understanding of the historical and contemporary barriers that exist for the nation’s medically underserved in urban areas. Through coursework, students will investigate authentic cross-cultural and linguistic issues in health care and be able to demonstrate how sensitivity to such issues improves health care for all. Through scholarly project work, students will act as advocates by developing interventions to address or reduce health disparities: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8596
• Rural Health, Terre Haute Campus - Rural communities are suffering; rates of drug addiction, chronic disease and suicide are high among this particular group. IU School of Medicine is a leader in rural medical education, and this concentration is an excellent opportunity for students who want to go into family medicine to learn about rural communities and their unique concerns: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8593
• Health Integration and Healthy Aging, Fort Wayne Campus – Emphasizing patient-centered care, this concentration focuses on improving outcomes while reducing costs of healthcare for patients/populations in a community setting. Based on Health Systems Science, topics include value-based care, care coordination, and healthcare policy/leadership examined through the lens of healthy aging: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/8597

These are new positions as part of the growing Scholarly Concentrations program, which aims to offer longitudinal elective experiences that complement the core medical school curriculum and empower students to delve into topics such as Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Health Integration and Healthy Aging, Rural Health, Urban Medicine and Health Care Disparities, and more. Students completing a Scholarly Concentration benefit from the school’s statewide network of experts and resources, receive unique mentorship opportunities, develop professional skills, and complete scholarly projects that are valuable for residency applications and professional development.

The CTSI is dedicated to leveraging and strengthening the state’s life sciences community to achieve better health for people in Indiana. CTSI has research partnerships with Indiana University, Purdue University, the University of Notre Dame, and life sciences, businesses and community organizations that span all 92 counties in Indiana. It has received multi-million-dollar grants from the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program at the NIH’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to build research infrastructure, recruit talent and identify the Indiana’s greatest health challenges.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

Master’s degree for Academic Specialist, Lecturer, or Research Associate appointment types

Doctoral degree for Clinical, Scientist, or Tenure track appointment types

Minimum Qualifications:

Research and/or teaching experience in public health

Familiarity with conducting scholarly work, such as writing manuscripts and grants for research programs

Experience mentoring and supporting students through scholarly projects, manuscripts and poster presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful publication in topical area identified above

Grant funding in topical area identified

Project collaboration within academia and community.

Successful partnerships with community physicians

Advocate Health - Graduate Internship

Are you looking for a hospital internship that makes a direct impact on patients and families?  Advocate is offering internship opportunities through the Transition Support Program at four major Chicagoland hospitals.  The Transition Support Program aims to help patients and families navigate today’s complex health care system to improve access to care and health equity while reducing readmissions.

This is a non-paid internship through the nationally-recognized Transition Support Program.  There is a 16-hour/week minimum requirement for one academic year or nine months (Monday through Friday).  Our internship descriptions are attached.  This experience qualifies for required internship or community service credit.   

If you are interested, please email a resume and cover letter to Mervin Dino, at mervin.dino@advocatehealth.com by December 13, 2019.

Interested students can apply at any of the following sites (please include your preferred site in the cover letter):

• Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – Chicago, IL
• Advocate Christ Medical Center – Oak Lawn, IL
• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital – Downers Grove, IL
• Advocate Lutheran General Hospital – Park Ridge, IL

University of Maryland: Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions

The Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator position involves developing and implementing programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions for the University of Maryland School of Public Health with appropriate constituents and communities, and educating the public about programs, admissions requirements, and processes, with a focus on graduate-level and dual-degree programs. The Coordinator assists the Director of Graduate Student Services and other school staff with coordination of the graduate admissions processes for the various on campus and online graduate programs, as well as supporting various graduate student events. Major responsibilities include:

·       Organize, schedule, and attend graduate program recruitment events (on campus, MD/DC/VA, Eastern Region, National)

·       Serve as a point of contact for prospective students about academic programs and admissions inquiries, and serving as a liaison with different program directors.

·       Assist with graduate admissions processes.

·       Organize and implement admissions events (Open House, Admitted Students Day).

·       Organize and implement graduate student events and professional development workshops (Orientation, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

·       Master’s degree in higher education, public health, student affairs, counseling, or a related discipline.

·       One year of professional experience working in college/university services.

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as experience with students from diverse backgrounds.

·       Detail oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and able to create and maintain various databases.

·       Demonstrated skill and experience in collaboration, the ability to interact well with colleagues, faculty, students, and both internal and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Direct student academic recruitment and admissions experience.

·       Demonstrated skills in social media management and promotional materials development.

·       Basic web design skills.

Apply online via https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/75170

Job opportunity at Oregon State: Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Retention

This is a new position at OSU focused on increasing undergraduate enrollment, basically my counterpart at the undergraduate level. Closing date is 12/27: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/85538

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $52,308-$57,708

Position Summary
The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment & Retention. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.

The Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Retention in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences works to proactively recruit and retain new applicants for undergraduate programs in the College. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating strategies to increase undergraduate enrollment and improve yield rates, and will report to the Associate Dean for Student Success.

The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is one of 11 academic colleges at Oregon State University. The college includes undergraduate majors in Public Health, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Human Development and Family Sciences.

Position Duties
40% – Recruitment and Retention Activities:

• Works to increase the number and diversity of undergraduate students enrolled in the college.
• Identifies, creates, and implements strategic practices to increase undergraduate enrollment and improve yield rates (admitted students who continue to matriculation).
• Builds and maintains relationships with high schools, community colleges, and other external entities with the objective of establishing and strengthening pipelines and pathways for new applicants.
• Collaborates with appropriate internal OSU teams as necessary to support recruitment activities (admissions and enrollment management, marketing and communications, precollege programs, Ecampus, 4-H, INTO, etc.).
• Organizes, attends, and hosts events locally, nationally, and globally as needed to support recruitment and matriculation goals.
• Acts as a main point of contact from the college for undergraduate recruitment matters.
• Serves on college, university, and external committees as deemed appropriate.

20% – Planning, Coordination, and Assessment of Recruitment Plans:

• Prepares, and modifies when necessary, annual undergraduate recruitment plans, which set the direction for and identify specific recruitment activities to be implemented during the year.
• Assesses current undergraduate student recruitment practices nationally, incorporating the latest research, techniques, innovation, and technologies into the college’s annual undergraduate student recruitment plan.
• Regularly evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of undergraduate student recruitment processes and initiatives in the college.
• Collects and analyzes various data to help determine future practices, strategies, and initiatives.
• Coordinates tracking and administrative reports for college leadership to demonstrate progress towards metrics and college goals.

20% – Communication and Promotion:

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with prospective students, applicants, and admits prior to matriculation.
• Consults and collaborates with current students, faculty, program directors, college leadership, and other relevant stakeholders on promotional strategies for specific majors and programs.
• Collaborates with the college marketing and communication team to create and distribute recruitment materials and execute targeted recruitment communication strategies, ensuring alignment and brand integrity.

10% – Lead Work:

• In accordance with recruitment plans, identifies, plans, and assigns tasks to support enrollment goals.
• Coordinates and oversees student peer advisor involvement in recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates involvement of appropriate personnel such as current students, faculty, staff, and academic advisors in recruitment efforts.

10% – Other Duties as Assigned:
Completes other projects and duties as assigned by supervisor and college leadership.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college or university.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Minimum of three years professional experience working with students in secondary or post-secondary education settings.
• Experience in higher education student recruitment and/or admissions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Experience implementing innovative or creative programs, solutions, or ideas.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and other relevant tools.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership, Marketing, Business, Communication, or other field from which relevant knowledge can be gained.
• Knowledge of standards, guidelines, and practices in university admissions; including familiarity with financial aid programs and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Oregon secondary schools and post-secondary institutions.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse groups of prospective students (teens, adult learners, transfer students, underserved populations, etc.).
• Experience with customer relationship management tools (e.g., Slate).

AIDS Foundation of Chicago - Program Development Manager

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions. We envision a world in which people living with HIV or chronic conditions will thrive, and there will be no new HIV cases. Our work focuses on advancing health equity, preventing new cases of HIV, serving as a collaboration and knowledge center, being a bold voice for change and strengthening our organizational excellence.

We are seeking for an individual to serve as our Program Development Manager. The Program Development Manager is responsible for external grants and contracts throughout their lifecycle, from proposal to final report. The Program Development Manager serves as a liaison between the policy, program, business development, evaluation, and finance, departments to ensure accurate and timely submission of all public and private grant applications and reports for AFC’s policy and program departments. The Program Development Manager is responsible for reviewing and writing the majority of narrative for grant proposals and reports within their portfolio. The Program Development Manager provides expert guidance to AFC policy and program teams concerning compliance with contractual and statutory requirements and has major responsibility for the review of the overall quality of required funder submissions.

Principal functions and responsibilities of this position include the following:

Grant Seeking

• Collaborate with programmatic team to design new and strengthen existing programs based on emerging best practices in the field;
• Identify prospective private and public grant opportunities that can sustain or strategically expand AFC’s programs and services;
• Lead the preparation and timely submission of grant applications;
• Write the majority of narrative for applications and re-applications within assigned portfolio;
• Communicate with AFC’s development staff regularly to ensure coordination of fundraising efforts;
• Maintain knowledge base and ensure proposals are informed by community need and AFC service capacity. 

Reporting

• Ensure that all required reports are submitted accurately and on-time;
• Coordinate reporting associated with program grant portfolio, including narrative, data, and financial components;
• Write the majority of narrative for reports within assigned portfolio;
• Ensure programmatic data collection is in alignment with required funder reports.

Fiscal Management

• Develop budgets for proposals;
• Organize and provide support and input to regular program expenditure review meetings;
• Recommend budget changes based upon program activities.

Contract Management

• Develop scopes of service for partner agencies;
• Provide expert guidance to AFC programs’ teams concerning compliance with contractual and statutory requirements;
• Serve as a primary contact for public and private funders related to assigned portfolio;
• Lead contract execution process.

Program Implementation

• Support initial program implementation;
• Attend internal and external meetings within assigned portfolio;
• Assist in the development of programmatic quality management indicators;
• Support and/or lead program implementation projects relevant to Program Development;
• Complete portfolio-related projects or activities supporting internal customers.

Team Leadership/Strategic Planning

• Serve on internal and external committees, including cross-departmental work groups;
• Support the development and achievement of team goals and related strategic plan items.

Other

• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk,  and others;
• Maintain and update job knowledge by participating in training and educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations;
• Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience

PLUS 1 year experience using intermediate Microsoft Office functionality (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)

PLUS 1 year experience using Web-based applications (i.e., Grants.gov, esnaps.gov)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Social Work or related field and 1 or more years of relevant experience

1 or more years' experience working in the HIV sector OR 1 or more years' experience with housing programs and services (e.g., HUD Continuum of Care, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, etc.)

1 or more years experience creating grant proposals and reports

1 or more years experience developing budgets for grant proposals

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with solid data interpretation skills.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects, establish workload priorities, and meet deadlines. 

Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals. 

Solid planning and organizing skills to ensure work objectives are accomplished efficiently.

Strong knowledge of and the ability to develop budgets and superb project management and grant writing skills.  

Please reference position code PRG PDM 201

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at AIDS Foundation of Chicago are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, military service and/or marital status, order of protection status, handicap, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

Apply here: http://j.brt.mv/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=27355602

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY - CHICAGO, IL: Children's Nutrition Outreach Coordinator

General Description:

No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in six children struggles with hunger. We are working to ensure all children get the healthy food they need, every day – with a focus on school breakfast, summer meals, and afterschool meals.

The Children’s Nutrition Outreach Coordinator supports statewide and local efforts to eliminate child hunger in Cook County and throughout Illinois.  The Coordinator is a key team member of the No Kid Hungry Illinois campaign, a coalition working to connect kids in need with nutritious food. The current phase of the campaign is heavily focused on building partnerships with statewide membership organizations, school districts, food service providers, and other community organizations focused on child health and nutrition. This position will work closely with the Senior Manager of Children’s Nutrition Advocacy and Outreach to develop and achieve key objectives.  

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assist in the programmatic management of the No Kid Hungry Illinois campaign, focusing on the current phase of program implementation, which is working with school districts to motivate  implementation of the Breakfast After the Bell program.
• Lead targeted outreach to school districts and individual school locations in high need communities and work with them to understand, implement and leverage federal nutrition programs, with a heavy emphasis on Breakfast After the Bell.
• Support the recruitment, ongoing engagement and the recognition of child nutrition champions.
• Support communications of grant opportunities with partners and coordination of the grant review and selection process.
• Support the planning and execution of statewide summits, peer to peer site visits and regional events, as needed.
• Present and exhibit at conferences.
• Support relationship management and implementation of other Greater Chicago Food Depository youth nutrition strategies that may include Summer Food Service Program, Child and Adult Food Program or other youth specific nutrition access programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Outstanding relationship building skills and ability to maintain good rapport with diverse constituents, with the goal of moving toward a common vision or goal.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of state agencies, commissions, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies relevant to connecting youth to federal nutrtion programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), including strong presentation skills and emotional intelligence.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience in relationship management, project management, program implementation, and/or community organizing. (Master’s Degree or graduate level work in public policy, social work, public health, urban planning or a related field would be a plus.)
• Resourceful and self-motivated.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Available to travel across Illinois, including approximately 3-4 overnight trips per year.
• Must have personal transportation with valid license and insurance.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Exposure:

Normal office environment; some warehouse environment

Primary interactions with Greater Chicago Food Depository staff, school district leadership, professional organizations, food service providers, political and community leaders, and general public.

Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=14038&clientkey=963CA0E804EE73647DBA500D16B2E593

LUC - Part-time student employment

The METS-Microbiome study is looking for student workers to help with data entry. Positions are available from 1/1/2020. Part-time hours can be up to 20/hrs per week, and student helpers are paid $15/hr.

To apply please email a copy of your CV to Dr. Lara Dugas: ldugas@luc.edu

LUC Essay Contest: Spirituality & Public Health

We encourage you to consider submitting an essay to the 4th annual Spirituality and Public Health 2019 Student Essay Contest. First held in Fall 2016 -- see lists of previous winners (link) -- this annual national contest is organized by faculty from many SPHs that include Berkeley, Hopkins, Maryland, and others. The contest history is described in the Fall 2019 Bulletin (link) of the Public Health Religion and Spirituality (PHRS) Network. More than 3000 empirical studies have been published on spirituality, religion and health, and you are invited to write about what this might mean for Public Health. Prizes are $1000 (1st), $600 (2nd), and $300 (3rd). Please share with your friends here or at other SPHs via email, Facebook, or other social media, and visit the contest website for more information or to upload your submitted essay: http://spirituality-public-health-essay.com

National Kidney Foundation - Internship Opportunities

CLOCC - Job Opportunity - Chicago, IL

Loyola Resource: Career Development Advising

Entry Level Spring 2020 & Summer 2020 Internships - Unpaid | Gun Violence Prevention – Washington, District of Columbia

35,000 People die from gun violence in this country each year.

We can change that. Join Team Brady!

We are looking for Spring 2020 Interns -self-driven, creative, organized students- who want to be part of a team doing really important work for our communities and our country.

Team Assignments:

You could be assigned to one team or working across multiple teams including: 

• Communications
• Programs 
• Organizing
• Policy
• Development
• Legal
• Human Resources
• General Business Operations

Highlights of Your Internship:

• Support a compelling mission.
• Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders
• Be part of a cohort of likeminded Interns
• You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals.
• Inclusion in Team Meetings, presentations, and calls
• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization
• Brown Bag Lunches on riveting topics
• Social Media training and the potential to write for the Brady Blog
• Social Activities
• Flannel Friday's
• Food Trucks/Union Station nearby
• BYOD environment
• Brady Swag

The Ideal Intern:

• Self-motivated, creative thinker.
• You are on top of it! You are dependable and accountable.
• You have a good sense of humor. You take your work seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously.
• You are open to different perspectives. The people that work at Brady come with a variety of experiences and stories that led them to this work ...gun owners, combat marines, etc.
• No matter if the ask is simple or challenging, you see the big picture and you are happy to contribute.
• Proudly represent an organization striving to prevent gun violence in our schools, on our streets and in our homes.
• Available 15-20 hours a week/Able to set a consistent schedule.

Details: Unpaid Internship | Metro Accessible-Union Station | Business Casual Environment | We'll work with you to earn college credit! | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis |There is an opportunity to extend for high performers! | Interns must be based in Washington DC

To Apply:

Provide your résumé along with any supporting docs or links to demonstrate your talents and expertise.

Please include a cover letter telling us:

• Professional areas of interest 
• Goals for the internship 
• Why you'd like to work at Brady

Apply here: https://www.bradyunited.org/careers

Executive Director (Oakland, CA)

Worksafe is seeking an Executive Director to support our mission to prevent occupational injury, illness, and death by bringing justice to the workplace. The position is based in Oakland, California. Open until filled.

ABOUT US

Worksafe is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the basic right of all people to a safe and healthy workplace. We engage in campaigns in coalition with worker organizations and activist networks to eliminate toxic chemicals and other hazards from the workplace. We advocate for protective worker health and safety laws and effective remedies for people who are injured on the job or suffer work-related illnesses, and we watchdog government agencies to ensure they enforce these laws.

In addition to advocacy and policy work, we are a support center for California legal aid organizations whose clients encounter workplace health or safety issues, workplace injuries, or retaliation for reporting unsafe work. We provide legal training, technical assistance, and advocacy support to legal aid programs who serve low-wage and immigrant workers, improving access to justice for workers who are most vulnerable to having their rights violated.

POSITION SUMMARY

Worksafe’s Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and vision, directing daily operations, and furthering the long term goals of the organization. We are seeking someone with experience leading a team, developing programs and campaigns, and fundraising. Candidates should thrive interfacing with diverse stakeholders including policy makers, government agencies, workers, advocates, and members of the media. Candidates should possess a strong desire to improve the health and safety of California’s workforce. The Executive Director is accountable to the Worksafe Board of Directors and conducts the business of the organization in accordance with board member guidance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Supervision & Organizational Management

• Recruits, hires, supervises, and mentors staff 
• Facilitates an effective and healthy organizational culture
• Resolves personnel and administrative issues 
• Ensures compliance with relevant workplace and employment laws
• Ensures administrative, human resources, and office organization tasks run smoothly
• Keeps the board of directors informed about the organization and factors influencing it
• Ensures effective recruitment, engagement, and departures of board members
• Sees that board committees are appropriately supported

II. Funding Development & Budget Management

• Creates and manages a fundraising and development plan to achieve sustainable growth
• Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with institutional funders and individual donors
• Writes and administers grants; ensures compliance with application and reporting requirements
• Develops and administers budgets and maintains oversight of the organization's fiscal health
• Oversees the annual budget, presents budget reports to the board, supervises the accountant, and ensures budget is consistent with annual goals
• Develops budget forecasts and plans for the upcoming fiscal year

III. Program Planning & Coalition Building 

• Collaborates with staff and board members to develop strategies for achieving mission goals
• Provides direction and leadership for strategic planning and evaluation processes
• Develops and implements cohesive and achievable annual work plans
• Develops and implements issue-specific campaigns and legislative advocacy campaigns
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders including low-wage workers, unions and labor advocacy groups, legal aid organizations, environmental organizations, and others

IV.  Promotion of Worksafe and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

• Represents and promotes Worksafe and OSH in a variety of public forums
• Cultivates and maintains role as a recognized expert and resource in the field
• Engages effectively with a variety of audiences including members of the press
• Provides direction and inspiration for strategic communications and media advocacy efforts

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to positively manage and mentor a team
• Excellent interpersonal communication, writing, and public speaking skills
• Experience fundraising and developing strategies to strengthen and grow a vibrant organization
• Experience with grant writing, grant administration, and interacting with foundations
• Ability to develop and administer budgets and work plans 
• Experience with legislative and/or regulatory policy advocacy
• Experience developing and implementing campaigns in partnerships and coalitions
• Experience organizing workers, concerned individuals, and stakeholder organizations
• Familiarity with or knowledge of workplace and environmental health issues
• Familiarity with or knowledge of the intersections of race and health equity
• Experience in social justice movements, preferably with a focus on low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and/or worker safety and health
• Proven ability to craft compelling messages and engage in effective media advocacy

Apply here: https://worksafe.org/about/careers.html