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Mayor's Health Line Intern

Boston Public Health Commission -
Boston, MA

Job Details

Internship

Qualifications

Bilingual
Health policy analysis
Social media for health education
Content localization
Establishing local partnerships in a community engagement role
Public health communication strategies
Translation assistance services
Content editing
Health insurance plan information
Translation editing
Community health educational presentations
Case management
Applied research
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Workshop facilitation experience
Training
Entry level

Full Job Description

The intern will support MHL's health insurance enrollment and outreach efforts. The internship will include work related to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) policy changes and their impact on health care coverage for Boston residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research and analyzing data of best health literacy practices
Reviewing existing health literacy materials that have been created by MHL, providing feedback, translating, and editing documents
Creating new health literacy workshops, social media posts, and documents geared towards our target audience (teens, seniors, adults, ESL)
Facilitating workshops throughout the city
Assist in building new partnerships that will allow us to connect with hard-to-reach populations
Creating assessment tools for our workshops
Participating in training, outreach efforts and information sessions
Research OB3 health policy changes and develop educational materials for residents regarding impacts to health coverage and access to services
Create plain-language outreach materials and presentations to help residents understand upcoming changes to MassHealth and Health Connector plans
Support MHL staff with case management efforts
Update HelpSteps tool to better improve resident experience navigating the platform

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Strong interest in public health.
Ability to effectively work and serve diverse communities across racial, ethnic, cultural, age and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Able to navigate and have sensitivity to varying health, language, and access needs.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Detail oriented and able to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Bilingual preferred.
Strong written and verbal skills.

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

28 hours weekly for 10 weeks duration.

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