Community Outreach Intern

Job Description

Job Description

August 2023

POSITION :

Community Outreach Intern

RESPONSIBLE TO :

Community Engagement Manager

DEPARTMENT :

Marketing & Communications

SUMMARY :

Camarena Health's Community Outreach Internship program will concentrate on outreach efforts within all of our service areas. This internship is a paid opportunity, with a commitment of 19 hours per week over a six-month duration. The primary objective of this internship is to provide young professionals with exposure to careers in healthcare and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in public health initiatives. Interns will assume responsibility for engaging in community outreach efforts related to health center services. Intern will have the responsibility of assisting with the planning and participation in community events and also providing support for fundraising initiatives at the health center.

Qualifications :

• Passion for giving back to the communities, and most importantly, working with people.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
• Well-spoken, confident, articulate, and people-centric
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, in order to accommodate the needs of the role.
• Availability to travel to all service areas as required by the position. This includes visiting various locations or communities where the Health Center provides services.
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust working hours based on the demands of the job and the needs of the community.

RESPONSIBILITES :

1.0 Community Outreach & Engagement

1. Educate and engage with the public at outreach events who are seeking referrals or information regarding the Health Center's services.

2. Provide support to specific outreach initiatives aimed at promoting, integrating, and educating patients, school staff, students, families, and the broader community about the range of services offered by the Health Center.

3. Schedule regular outreach exhibitions in the community and seek new opportunities.

4. Attend events where Camarena Health will have a vendor booth and provide the following : setup and teardown, staging of vendor booth.

5. Maintain a schedule of events and complete comprehensive outreach reports.

6. Organize and maintain record outreach materials and supplies.

7. Assist with Promotor Program interventions / classes.

8. Prepare promotional materials and supplies for outreach events.

9. Other duties as assigned.

2.0 Corporate Engagement and Fundraising Events

1. Provide support to fundraising initiatives and activities.

2. Participate in corporate and foundation campaigns that may include internal and external engagement.

3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Education :

Prior Experience :

Skills :

Physical Requirements :

By signing this I acknowledge that I am physically and mentally capable to perform all the services required by this job description, with, or the professional staff bylaws of, the healthcare organization to which I am applying with or without reasonable accommodation, according to accepted standards of professional performance and without posing a direct threat to the safety of patients.

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