Communication and Outreach Fall Intern

Position Overview: The Center for Laboratory Sciences is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student intern to assist with our outreach and training programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program coordination, communications, operational functions, community engagement, and educational initiatives within the field of laboratory sciences.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Completed at least 1 semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s-level program in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Environmental Health, Chemistry, Laboratory Management, Information Systems).
• Must have your own health insurance for the duration of the internship

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in program coordination and engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in Canva or another graphic communications platform

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in program coordination and community outreach.
• Work with a dynamic team of professionals in the field of laboratory sciences.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Assist in planning and organizing outreach events and training sessions such as, CLS Research Symposium, Lab Week, Intern/Fellow Spotlight & Celebration Event
• Support the development of educational materials and resources.
• Coordinate communication with program participants and stakeholders.
• Help manage program logistics, including scheduling and venue arrangements.
• Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of outreach and training programs.
• Facilitate updates to the internal CLS SharePoint site.
• Implement strategies to improve the understanding of the Center for Laboratory Sciences to promote careers in Laboratory Sciences
• Revise PowerPoint presentations to meet readability standards and ADA accessibility guidelines.
• Provide support in developing and maintaining Microsoft Forms for surveys and internal data processes.