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Cedars-Sinai · 2 months ago

Research Intern – Health Equity (Per Diem/Onsite)

6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $26.30/hr

Cedars-Sinai is seeking interns for their Cancer Research Center for Health Equity to gain experience in health policy, LGBTQ+ health equity, and community organizing. The role involves conducting policy reviews, assisting in policy implementation planning, and supporting data collection related to tobacco-related health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities in Los Angeles County.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct policy reviews, assist in policy implementation planning, and support data collection through observational studies, key informant interviews, and public surveys

Participate in local LGBTQ+ events and advocacy day activities within Los Angeles County and at the state capital

Receive training in study and survey design, health education and outreach writing, community event planning, resource development, community organizing, and presentation and communication skills

Orientation, mentoring plan, and goal setting

Training on community engagement, policy research, and grant deliverables

Begin on-site community activities

Increased community involvement

Networking with internal and external community partners

Attend community events and city council meetings

Develop and practice public health education and outreach skills

Active participation in community events and outreach

Continued mentorship and skill refinement

Deepened understanding of barriers and disparities affecting underrepresented communities

Qualification

Health policyCommunity organizingTobacco cessationData collectionCommunity engagementHealth education writingEvent planningPresentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ability to commute to the Los Angeles work location a few times per week

Interest in health policy, LGBTQ+ health equity, and community organizing

Willingness to participate in local LGBTQ+ events and advocacy day activities

Ability to conduct policy reviews, assist in policy implementation planning, and support data collection through observational studies, key informant interviews, and public surveys

Participation in community engagement and policy research

Availability for part-time work (10–20 hours per week) for approximately 5 months / 200 total hours

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to develop and practice public health education and outreach skills

Willingness to engage in community organizing and event planning

Company

Cedars-Sinai

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Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.

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