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Community Health Assessment and Improvement Planning Intern

CompanyBoston Public Health Commission
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in advancing the Boston Community Health Collaborative's efforts to improve community health through outreach and communication. They will contribute to the development of promotional materials and support the evaluation of the Community Health Improvement Plan.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
862
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day. Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact. As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston. We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
About the Role

The Community Health Improvement spring intern will work with the project team for the Boston Community Health Collaborative, a multi-sector partnership including healthcare institutions, community organizations, and public health working to improve the health of Boston residents through aligning health assessment and improvement planning efforts. This internship will provide a hands-on opportunity to gain skills in partnership development, data visualization, public health communications, and research and evaluation.

 

Duties:

 

  • Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy
  • Contribute to the development of promotional materials, like flyers, newsletters, and partner communications toencourage local organizations to join efforts to support healthy, thriving communities.
  • Support outreach to community partners at health systems, city agencies, and community-based organizations to collect meeting feedback and track partner support of CHIP strategies.
    Contribute to the development of CHIP visuals, one-pagers, StoryMap content, and other communication products for community and partner audiences.
  • Assist in researching evaluation approaches to measuring progress on the Community Health Improvement Plan, including best practices from other cities, states, and national frameworks.
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
  • Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
  • Strong interest in public health, community development, health equity, or related fields.
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills.
  • Ability to summarize complex information in clear and accessible language.
  • A self-starter with the ability to work independently and openness to receiving mentorship and feedback.
  • Experience working with diverse communities, especially in the city of Boston.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams, MS Outlook, Adobe
    Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Canva, ArcGIS StoryMaps) is a plus but not required.
Key Skills
Public HealthData VisualizationResearchEvaluationCommunicationsPartnership DevelopmentAttention to DetailWritingEditingCommunity OutreachHealth EquityRacial JusticeSocial Determinants of HealthMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobeCanvaArcGIS
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesGovernment & Public Sector