Two Students Needed
Organization name and
address:
Consortium to Lower Obesity in
Chicago Children (CLOCC): Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
680 North Lakeshore Dr. Chicago, IL
60611
Organization website:
Project
goals/objectives:
CLOCC works with the Chicago Park District to
implement and evaluate an enhanced curriculum, which is focused on health and
wellness, called CampWell. CLOCC summer interns will act as research
assistance. In this role, interns will assist with data collection at parks as
well as data entry at CLOCC’s office. Interns will make weekly visits to parks
for evaluation and data collection. The summer intern will work to gather survey and
observational data at 6 Chicago Park District day camps throughout Chicago.
Data will be collected through surveys with camp counselors, junior counselors,
site directors, campers, and campers’ parents. Other data collection activities
include analysis of secondary data sources, observation of camp activities and
camper physical activity, and objective measurement of camper physical
activity. Time spent in CLOCCs office
will consist of data entry and analysis.
Description of
activities/function of the MPH student:
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Follow survey and interview protocol as directed.
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Work with park district staff to schedule data collection visits.
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Recruit and obtain consent from participants.
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Conduct observational data collection activities according to protocol.
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Administration of a survey according to instructions.
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Maintain accurate records of data collection activities including time
keeping, location.
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Manage survey data including data entry and cleaning.
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Other duties as assigned.
Project timeline
(anticipated start/end dates):
June to September 2020
Qualifications/Professional
Skills Required: Check one
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Experience working with computer software,
including word processing and spreadsheets.
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Attention to detail, excellent organizational
skills, experience working in an office environment, filing, copying, and
developing internal systems to manage workflow is required.
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The ability to communicate effectively
through email, face to face, and through telephone interactions.
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Ability and willingness to travel
throughout Chicago access to a car is preferred but not required.
Anticipated hours per
week: (10 to 15 more if necessary)
Interns will be doing evaluation during Summer Day Camp at
six Chicago Park District Parks. Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through
Friday. Each day will be approximately 7 hours but there is flexibility on what
days are worked each week.
The offsite work has much more flexibility. Hours dedicated
per week are flexible and students are also able to work from home when appropriate.
Is travel required as
part of the position?
Yes to each of the parks located in North Lawndale, South
Chicago, and Austin.
Occasionally to the downtown office: 680 N Lakeshore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
There may be rare travel to other community locations
If travel is
required, will the student need to provide their own transportation?
Yes or public transit
If travel is
required, will the student be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with
their work assignment(s)?
Yes
