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Internship, BPHC Cancer Early Detection Workplan Implementation

CompanyBoston Public Health Commission
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the implementation of the BPHC Cancer Early Detection Workplan to reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses in Boston. This involves engaging community-based organizations and health centers to normalize screening and establish sustainable patient navigation.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
874
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

Internship Description: The Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Division (CDPCD) supports the mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) to 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.  The key macro initiative is the Live Long and Well Health Equity Agenda to reduce premature mortality for Boston residents.  With cancer being one of the 3 leading causes of premature mortality in Boston, CDPCD seeks an intern to support the implementation of the 2026-2029 BPHC Cancer Early Detection Workplan (The Workplan).  The goal of The Workplan is to reduce late-stage diagnosis of cancer in Boston through systematic engagement of community-based organizations (CBOs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs), to convert residents that don’t screen for cancer to residents that do, resulting in more residents normalizing cancer early detection and management activity.  The internship is an opportunity to achieve valuable learning experiences in community outreach and engagement, project management, multicultural and LGBTQ+ healthcare messaging, and more.  The tasks include working with CDPCD staff and the BPHC Cancer Advisory Group, and engaging with BPHC bureaus, divisions, and community-based organizations to establish and strengthen partnerships, implement evidence-informed strategies for clinicians to screen for cancer based on patient risk, and establish sustainable patient navigation that provides structured support for residents throughout the care continuum.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Interest in and knowledge of cancer prevention strategies
  • Previous Program Planning coursework or practical experience
  • Knowledge of major theories of behavior change
  • Work with high-risk and ethnically diverse populations
  • Experience working with community-based organizations and health centers

 

Key Skills
Community OutreachProject ManagementHealthcare MessagingProgram PlanningBehavior Change TheoryPatient NavigationStakeholder EngagementCancer Prevention Strategies
Categories
HealthcareGovernment & Public SectorSocial ServicesScience & Research