Job Description

Job Description

This is a paid internship designed specifically for students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program. Candidates who have already completed their bachelor's degree or are enrolled in a master's program will not be considered.

Outstanding internship opportunities exist in the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE) to gain experience in health policy, LGBTQ+ health equity, and community organizing . This position will be placed with the Quit Alliance team , which aims to reduce tobacco-related health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities of Los Angeles County by providing tobacco cessation and prevention community programming.

Pay Rate: $24/hour

We can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

• Schedule: Part-time (10-20 hours per week).

• Combination of onsite work and community-based activities in Los Angeles County

• Duration: Approximately 5 months / 200 total hours

About the Program

Outstanding internship opportunities are available at the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE) for students interested in health policy, LGBTQ+ health equity, and community organizing .

This internship supports the Quit Alliance initiative , which aims to reduce tobacco-related health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities across Los Angeles County through community programming focused on tobacco cessation and prevention.

Role Summary & Learning Objectives

This internship offers hands-on experience in public health research, community engagement, and policy analysis. Interns will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct policy reviews , assist in policy implementation planning , and support data collection through observational studies, key informant interviews, and public surveys.

• Participate in local LGBTQ+ events and advocacy day activities within Los Angeles County and at the state capital.

• Receive training in:

• Study and survey design

• Health education and outreach writing

• Community event planning

• Resource development

• Community organizing

• Presentation and communication skills

Role Activities & Timeline

The internship is structured to provide a progressive learning experience over five months with mentorship, guided skill development, and increasing independence.

• Months 1-2:

• Orientation, mentoring plan, and goal setting

• Training on community engagement, policy research, and grant deliverables

• Begin on-site community activities

• Months 2-3:

• Increased community involvement

• Networking with internal and external community partners

• Attend community events and city council meetings

• Develop and practice public health education and outreach skills

• Months 4-5:

• Active participation in community events and outreach

• Continued mentorship and skill refinement

• Deepened understanding of barriers and disparities affecting underrepresented communities

Interns will meet weekly with their mentor and participate in at least one in-person community activity per month.

Progress will be evaluated through completion of learning objectives, demonstration of skill growth, and increased independence throughout the internship.

Qualifications

This is a paid internship designed specifically for students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program. Candidates who have already completed their bachelor's degree or are enrolled in a master's program will not be considered.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

• Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.

Desired Skills:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Public Health , Health Policy , Community Health , or related field

• Strong interest in LGBTQ+ health , community engagement , and policy advocacy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse populations

Req ID : 12839

Working Title : Research Intern - Health Equity (Per Diem/Onsite)

Department : Cancer - Research Center Health Equity

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Student/Intern/Trainee

Job Specialty : Intern

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $21.00 - $26.30

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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