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Women's Health Promotion Intern

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Salt Lake City

Requirements

  • In-person internship, flexibility for occasional remote work but must be local
  • Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program, or have graduated less than 6 months ago
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional foreign language preferred.
  • Background check is required
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Interest in women’s health and advocacy
  • Background or interest in health promotion, social work, or related field
  • Demonstrated communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Must be able to work independently and be flexible to a changing work environment
  • Computer skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Valid UT driver's license, willingness to drive clients, access to vehicle preferred
  • Intern will report to: Annie Shaw, Women's Health Promotion Specialist

Responsibilities

  • Develop client- centered curriculum based on SRH topics
  • Organize and facilitate groups, classes and events
  • Create health promotion materials specific to client SRH needs and related topics
  • Present, distribute, and evaluate educational/promotional materials
  • Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities
  • Communicate progress and challenges with supervisor
  • Supporting cross-team collaboration for other health needs
  • Provide transportation to/from client medical and health appointments
  • Office duties: transport a client to a health appointment weekly; complete Office Support shift monthly

We respond to the world’s worst humanitarian crises & help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

Non-profit
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40+ countries and in 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.