Job Description
Salary: $20/hr.
Department: Public Health
Supervisor: Senior Public Health Policy Analyst
Location: Hybrid ( Although the applicant does not need to be located in Austin, there is an expectation they are physically located within the state of Texas for the duration of the internship.)
Basic Function: This position is a fixed term TMA Public Health Practicum Internship. The position was created to assist with implementation of TMAs Vaccines Defend What Matters local impact grants campaign and the Texas Public Health Coalitions Distinguished Speaker Series.
This internship is designed to support a half time (20 hours a week) student currently enrolled in a Master of Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Communication, Community Health, or equivalent program.
Under the supervision of the senior public health policy analyst who oversees the Vaccines Defend What Matters program, the practicum intern will be responsible for promoting, managing, and tracking the local health impact grants; reviewing and curating vaccination resources for physicians and the public; and identifying potential vaccine promotional opportunities. The position will develop progress reports of program accomplishments for the Texas Medical Association Foundation and associated TMA councils and committees.
Under the supervision of the senior public health policy analyst who coordinates the Texas Public Health Coalition, the practicum intern will be responsible for planning and coordinating the Distinguished Speaker Series to provide a platform for public health experts in collaboration with coalition partners; assist with event logistics and developing promotional materials; and identify and invite panelists and speakers. The position will develop an informational factsheet related to the topic(s) being covered in the series.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS
Vaccines Defend What Matters
Texas Public Health Coalition Distinguished Speaker Series
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
INDEPENDENCE/SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Position will work closely with the staff from the Department of Public Health.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and Experience
Requires current enrollment in a Masters program in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Communication, Community Health, or equivalent program.
Skills and Abilities
Flexibility, teamwork, strong organizational skills, and respect for TMA members are essential. Excellent writing, communication, and comfort with working remotely are necessary. Must be self-motivated, take direction well, and be able to work well with scheduled remote check-ins with supervisory staff. Experience in grant management, social media marketing and communications preferred.
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