Overview

“We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand.”

- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders

Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation’s most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families. 

VOA is seeking a passionate and motivated Community Health Innovation Intern to join the Strategy and Innovation team! The selected candidate will play a key role in a dynamic project that aims to document and celebrate the incredible community health innovations happening across VOA. This work is crucial to sharing best practices, inspiring other affiliates and demonstrating impact to funders.

This position extends the opportunity for full-time hours (up to 40 hours per week)

as well as On-Site, Hybrid and Remote work schedules

The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided 

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct research and interviews to create compelling profiles of innovative community health programs taking place across the organization Develop engaging content (blog posts, social media updates, etc.) to share program successes Analyze publicly available community health data and assessments to provide context and demonstrate impact

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Interest in community/public health and making a difference Experience with basic on line research of public health issues  Commitment to inclusive and collaborative team culture  Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills  Ability to prioritize, multi-task, stay organized and meet deadline

Qualifications:

Physical Capabilities:

Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs. Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function This position will take place primarily in an office setting

Other Duties:

Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Applicants studying Community Health, Public Health, Business, Innovation - or related fields - are encouraged to apply Currently enrolled in - or recently completed - a Bachelor’s degree program

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Employment with VOA is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.