Part-Time Student Healthy Hoosier Communities Internship, Center for Rural Engagement

The IU Center for Rural Engagement improves the lives of Hoosiers through collaborative initiatives that discover and deploy scalable and flexible solutions to common challenges facing rural communities. Working in full-spectrum community innovation through research, community-engaged teaching and student service, the center builds vision, harnesses assets and cultivates sustainable leadership structures within the communities with which it engages to ensure long-term success. The center strives toward equity and inclusion by implementing and following antiracist principles.

Job Summary

The IU Center for Rural Engagement is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student intern to join our team and support the community engagement efforts of the Healthy Hoosier Communities Liaison. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in rural community engagement, public health promotion, and research.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with various tasks related to promoting public health, providing data support and assistance on ongoing health projects, conducting literature reviews, and creating health communications materials.
• Conducts literature reviews on existing CRE community engaged health projects.
• Assists in the organization and facilitation of community focus groups.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data from community members.
• Contributes to the development of reports that guide Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs).
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team across IU departments and rural community partners.
• Summarizes key findings and identifies relevant research studies, reports, and publications.
• Assists in maintaining internal CRE Community Engagement calendar.
• Networks with other CRE staff and external health community partners and faculty.
• Attends community partner meetings with the Healthy Hoosier Communities Liaison.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University pursing a degree in a Public Health, Public Policy, Social work or any health-related field

SKILLS

Required

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in rural health disparities, community engagement, and research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite

Preferred

• Experience with basic research methods

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role may be required to move up to 20 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

To discuss this position, please reach out to Mylan Gaston at your earliest convenience at mygaston@iu.edu

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is a in-person position. However, to at the supervisors discretion This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs

Occasional travel to partner communities throughout the state may be required. Intern will have access to a vehicle through IU Fleet Services or can arrange transportation with the Healthy Hoosier Communities Liaison.

Work Hours

20 hours per week.

This position has flexible hours.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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