Public Health Intern

Internship Description

Fertility Within Reach is a non-profit organization that advocates for fertility health benefits at the individual, professional, and legislative levels. This internship position is focused on improving Fertility Within Reach’s efforts in the public health sector. At this position, interns will gain experience in non-profit work through the completion of several projects and goals, including:

• Improving Fertility Within Reach’s efforts in the public health sector
• Ensuring that the language used in Fertility Within Reach’s public health documents is accurate and informative
• Find current research studies that support in economic, government, and education fields that relate to fertility benefits.

Regular responsibilities of this job will include managing our sex education survey study, analyzing data, and conducting further research. Interns will also have the opportunity to study sickle cell disease as it pertains to fertility and create a booklet about the results. 

Non-profit work is exciting and dynamic. The responsibilities of this internship may shift with the direction of our healthcare initiatives as we are constantly developing new ideas to aid our cause, and new responsibilities and projects become available regularly. 

This is an unpaid internship. We can assist with completing any documentation for university-sponsored stipends.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current graduate or undergraduate student studying public health or a related field 
• A passion for public health and health equity regarding fertility health care
• Experience with research and data collection 
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal skills
• Able to work independently or in group settings
• Be flexible and able to take on other tasks outside of those listed
• Have your own computer and internet access
• Be available for a minimum of 5-10 hours per week

Location

Our internship program is fully remote. Opportunities for in-person work may be available for interns based in the Boston area. However, location of the applicant does not influence hiring decisions.

Schedule

This is a semester-long unpaid position at a minimum of 5-10 hours per week. Given the intern’s interest and availability, the internship may continue for the academic year.

Contact

If interested in this position, please either apply through Handshake or send your resume and cover letter to Davina Fankhauser at fertilitywithinreach@gmail.com.