Internship Opportunities

HSC welcomes interns with a variety of interests and skills.

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Healthy Schools Campaign is committed to diversity and equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. People of color, women and individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

An internship at the Healthy Schools Campaign is a challenging and rewarding educational experience designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in public health, environmental health, education, public policy, marketing & communications or nonprofit development and administration.

Working closely with HSC staff members, interns gain valuable skills and training in their field of interest.

While specific projects vary according to the organization’s needs and priorities and the intern’s academic and professional goals, internship opportunities are usually available in the following areas:

• Public Policy Research
• Program Planning
• Fundraising/Special Events
• Marketing & Communication

Responsibilities
In addition to specific projects, interns also contribute to the overall work of the Healthy Schools Campaign. Interns and supervisors will work together to determine an appropriate schedule and internship length. Generally, interns commit to working between 16-40 flexible hours per week for a period that ranges from two months to one year.

Benefits
While HSC internships are unpaid, travel costs are reimbursed and many students earn academic credit for their experience. The following benefits are extended to all interns:

• Reimbursement for travel costs to and from the HSC
• Free copy of the Fresh Choices cookbook co-authored by HSC Founder & Executive Director Rochelle Davis
• A day at the Illinois legislature in Springfield with HSC Deputy Director Mark Bishop, if the legislature is in session.
• Possible academic credit

How to Apply
HSC welcomes internship applications on an on-going basis. Applications for summer internships are generally considered between February and May; fall internships between June and September; and spring internships between October and January. Some winter term internships may be available depending on organizational needs.

Please direct all inquiries to Mark Bishop, Deputy Director, at mark@healthyschoolscampaign.org or (312) 419-1810.

To apply, please send:

• A 1-page personal statement describing your reasons for seeking an internship at HSC and what you hope to gain from the experience
• A resume outlining your educational, professional and volunteer experiences
• 2 letters of recommendation from current or former professors or employers

Every effort is made to match the skills and interests of prospective interns with the needs and priorities of the organization.

Applications are encouraged from African American, Asian American, Latino and Native American applicants.

 

School Nurse Leadership Program Student Intern

Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) has a unique opportunity for a student intern interested in school-based health and evaluation to assist with the evaluation of the School Nurse Leadership Project. The intern also has the opportunity to use the data for his/her own research.

Overview

The School Nurse Leadership Project empowers school nurses to take leadership roles in the development and implementation of health-related school policies. With this project, the HSC is developing effective professional development programs for school nurses and identifying policy barriers that might exist for school nurses to assist in health policy formation.

The mission of the Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) is to advocate for policies and model programs that allow students and staff members to work and learn in a healthy school environment. HSC’s programs focus on preventing asthma and obesity in school-aged children.

Duties

• Collect and analyze program evaluation data, including pre- and post-tests and student and administrator surveys.
• Compile and analyze district health and wellness policies and procedures
• Collect demographic data of students in nurse participants’ school districts
• Compile case studies of students’ leadership experiences.
• Review and summarize wellness and asthma prevention activities in participants’ schools and districts
• Write evaluation reports

Location and Supervision

Intern will be supervised by the HSC Deputy Director and the School Nurse Leadership Project Director. Student will be required to attend meetings at the offices of the Healthy Schools Campaign in the Loop, and will otherwise work from home or the University. Computer access is required.

Time Commitment

Intern must make a 300 hour commitment over a nine to twelve month period. This opportunity is available immediately.

Contact
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and 3-5 page writing sample to Donna Fishman, MPH, School Nurse Leadership Project Director, at donna@healthyschoolscampaign.org. Please contact Ms. Fishman with any questions.