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Health Equity Intern

Atlanta, GA – Remote with In-Person Engagements

Health Equity Intern

The FARE Health Equity & Community Engagement intern will be actively involved in

supporting FARE’s Health Equity programs like the Community Access Program (CAP)
conducting community engagement around FARE research efforts, such as the FARE Patient Registry and the CAP needs assessment.

Examples of this work include FARE Patient Registry recruitment at community events held by FARE, the FARE Clinical Network, and other partners, literature reviews and articles for the FARE Report and other external outlets on health equity.

Every effort will be given to providing substantive work that provides value for the intern and value for FARE.

Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support FARE Patient Registry recruitment activity to include onsite engagement, follow up and one on one registrant assistance with an emphasis on CAP events, FARE Clinical Network partnerships, and other community engagement opportunities
Support CAP research activities and data collection
Conduct the appropriate training needed for human subjects research and Federal law compliance (provided by FARE or its partners)
Support staff at local CAP engagement opportunities
Identify upcoming conferences and journals for presentation and manuscript submission
Become familiar with the health equity and food allergy literature and engage in literature searches to inform ongoing initiatives and manuscript development
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong computer skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint) as well as social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Good communication skills
Highly organized with an attention to detail
Willing to learn new things and take on new tasks
Interest in FARE’s non-profit mission and values, including the value and importance of charitable giving is a plus
Able to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and boundaries
Ability to maintain a positive, friendly & professional work environment
Willingness to actively seek supervision and support from Asst. Director, Health Equity, and members of the FARE team, as needed.
Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic status, and knowledge of issues faced, of persons served.

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Ideally, pursuing a course of study in non-profit management, nutrition, public health, biology, or pre-med.
A special interest in, or personal experience with, food allergy is a plus
Prior experience working in an office is a plus but not required
Previous leadership experience is a plus. This might include, but is not limited to, being a dorm resident advisor, being a teaching assistant for a college course, or taking a leadership role with a school or community activity.

Health Equity Intern

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