Contracted Student Interns

The Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition (BFHN) under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a student intern. The student intern will perform programmatic support for the Division of Maternal and Child Health Research (DMCHRA) and Analysis pilot of the MA Parenthood and Fatherhood Experiences Survey including preparing, organizing mailings, and entering data on a weekly basis.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

•        Assist DMCHRA staff in producing and completing the mailing packages for the Parenthood and Fatherhood Experiences Survey.
•       Collect returning surveys as needed.
•       Bring new survey packages to mailroom as needed.
•       Track inventory and inform staff when supplies are low.
•       Enter return survey data into REDCap system.
•       Other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

•         Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
•         High attention to details.
•         Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Tools.
•         Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and via emails.
•         Ability to lead and work collegially on teams both internally and externally.

Contract Period of Service: 12/15/23 - 6/30/24 - Renewable subject to appropriation.

Additional Information:

• Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
• Contracts are renewable, subject to the Department approval, performance and allocation of funds.
• All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.

DPH Mission Statement:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.
 
DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the  ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None, please see preferred qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. 

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.