Maternal Health Intern (Paid/Casual)

Salary: $75 Per Shower

Maternal Health Internship (Paid/Casual Role)

 

JOIN THE TEAM! Beverly’s Babies, a division of Beverly’s Birthdays, celebrates, strengthens, and empowers families by recognizing the BIRTHday. This division supports over 4,000 babies a year across Western Pennsylvania. One of its foundational programs is its Free Community Baby Showers which are held across the region to support pregnant people or those with a newborn (0-3 months).

 

These events act as a resource hub to connect vulnerable families to various community partners in the maternal and infant health field. Each shower features an education session on public health topics related to the perinatal period and families are provided with critical baby care items. This is all done through the vehicle of celebration–themed décor, games, prizes, and joy are always a part of the showers!

 

The Beverly’s Babies team is excited to begin a new initiative, the Triangle of Care, which is a collaboration with two other highly respected Maternal Health partners in the region. The goal of the Triangle of Care initiative is to support families through celebration, education, mentorship, and empowerment. The initiative seeks to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in Pennsylvania by focusing on three pillars – 1) doula care 2) maternal mental and physical wellbeing 3) education and support.

 

Position: Beverly’s Babies is looking for a casual Maternal Health Intern to assist with the recruitment of participants for the Triangle of Care initiative at our Free Community Baby Showers.

Compensation: $75 per shower worked 

 

Hiring Timeline: Immediately

 

Schedule: Community baby showers are typically held once per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday. They are held from 11 am – 1 pm. Intern will be expected to arrive at the shower location by 10:00 am using their vehicle for transportation. Mileage reimbursement will not be provided. Showers are held primarily in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties; however, the division also hosts a few showers per year in Washington, Fayette, and Greene counties. Intern must be able to attend at least 75% of showers that are scheduled during the internship period.

 

 Required Qualifications:

• A passion for working with at-risk populations and a commitment to Beverly’s Birthdays/Beverly’s Babies mission
• An interest in Maternal Health, birthing, pregnancy, pre/postpartum support services, case management, or social service/nonprofit organization
• A love for working with infants and families during the perinatal period
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Comfort and confidence in interacting with families
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to establish clear objectives, monitor progress and achieve programming goals
• High energy level, strong sense of initiative, enthusiasm, diplomacy, professionalism, transparency, accountability, flexibility, and discretion.
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., sort, stoop, and stand for durations of time
• Clearances (PA State Police, FBI Fingerprint, PA Child Abuse)

 

Education: Best suited for someone pursuing a degree in Public Health, Social Work, Child Development, or Nonprofit Management. If a candidate is interested in using this internship for educational credit, Beverly’s Babies is open to shaping the position to meet educational requirements. Relevant experience, including lived experience, may be substituted for education.

 

Essential Duties: In partnership with Beverly’s Babies team:

• Recruit families who attend community showers to enroll in the Triangle of Care initiative.
  • Explain the program to interested families and build a sense of excitement
  • Articulate benefits of program participation
  • Collaborate with staff members from partner agencies
  • Assist individuals with completing the enrollment form via iPad/mobile device
• Assist with Free Community Baby Showers
  • Interact with families, children, community partners, and volunteers
  • Support team with set-up/tear-down, registration, facilitating games, etc., as needed
• Represent the brand in a positive, genuine, meaningful way at all times
• Participate in regular virtual supervision with the Beverly’s Babies Program Manager

 

Responsibilities are not limited to those listed in this document. Candidate must have their own vehicle and a valid driver’s license. This position does require physical labor as it may involve lifting and sorting products/supplies.

 

Office Location: 11065 Parker Drive North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Intern will not be required to regularly report to office location.

 

Shower Locations: Throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region. See current listing: Beverly's Birthdays Events | Eventbrite

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply for the position. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, experience, and merit. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.