Youth Wellness Corps Policy Internship

BPHC is seeking a motivated and socially engaged intern to join our Policy team. This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in advancing health equity through the lenses of public policy and community empowerment. The intern will support a variety of projects that address emerging health policy issues, contribute to innovative health planning initiatives, and help shape new approaches to mental health response.

Policy Research & Writing

• Conduct background research and draft briefing materials on emerging health policy issues.
• Support development of memos, presentations, and talking points for internal and external audiences.
• Explore intersections between health policy and technology, including AI use in public health data analysis and decision-making.

Community Health Planning

• Assist with planning and facilitating community engagement events as part of the city's community health improvement planning process.
• Help integrate digital tools (e.g., surveys, dashboards, or GIS) to enhance community engagement efforts.

Mental Health Response Pilot Support

• Support coordination and planning for an innovative mental health response pilot involving cross-agency collaboration.
• Attend stakeholder meetings, take notes, and track action items.

What the intern will gain:

• Practical experience at the intersection of policy and community.
• A deeper understanding of local health systems and equity challenges.
• Mentorship and professional development from public health practitioners.
• A portfolio of policy writing, research, and tech-informed project work.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in public health, public policy, data science, computer science, or related field.
• Passion for health equity, social justice, and technology for public good.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Experience or interest in data analytics, visualization tools, or informatics platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.