What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Justice Volunteer position at Health Justice Initiative?
About Health Justice Initiative
Health Justice Initiative (HJI) is a community-driven public health and legal-medical nonprofit organization that aims to promote healthcare equity by leveraging the law at the individual, community, and systemic levels. We provide litigation and mediation services at no or low cost for individuals and families experiencing poverty or low income. We empower groups and communities by raising awareness about rights, legal procedures, and government policy, and we advocate for fair and just policy to promote more equitable healthcare for all.
HJI is looking for undergraduate or graduate students passionate about health advocacy, law, and community outreach. This is an unpaid position; however, we are happy to coordinate with your university if they offer summer stipends or credit for nonprofit/volunteer work. More information about HJI can be found on our website here: https://health-justice.org/.
HJI is a small but growing organization that has been running community programs for just over a year. This summer, our interns will be part of our second cohort. Because we are a small team, interns have the opportunity to work closely with staff, take on meaningful responsibilities, and see the direct impact of their work in the community. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please do so here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebAk5bLuBjImfK64kZIfYjZaJJoQIpJIjtSZzrF9Yen9NJvA/viewform.
Community Engagement Internship
Position Overview:
The Community Engagement Intern will serve as a public-facing representative of HJI, helping to expand our presence at tabling events, health fairs, and community gatherings. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about community outreach, engagement, and health justice, with a desire to interact directly with diverse populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent HJI during tabling events, community meetings, health fairs, and other activities.
- Engage with community members to answer questions and raise awareness about HJI programs and initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, health centers, and stakeholders.
- Help recruit participants for HJI programs and initiatives.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for improving outreach strategies.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable interacting with diverse populations in public settings.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Fluency in additional languages, other than English, is a plus.
Programming & Community Health Internship
Position Overview:
The Programming & Community Health Intern will support HJI’s community health advocate training program and other programmatic initiatives. This role is ideal for students interested in public health, research, or community-based programming and offers experience designing, administering, and evaluating public health initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of HJI’s community health advocate training program.
- Conduct community needs assessments, administer surveys, and collect data from participants.
- Analyze data and prepare reports to inform program improvements.
- Maintain and improve intake forms and participant records.
- Assist in creating and implementing health-focused community programming.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with surveys, research, or community-based data collection.
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
- Interest in public health, health equity, or community programming.
- Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Social Media & Digital Engagement Internship
Position Overview:
The Social Media & Digital Engagement Intern will help grow HJI’s online presence and engagement. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about social media, digital marketing, and health justice advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain HJI’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
- Develop creative content to increase engagement and outreach.
- Monitor and respond to social media interactions and messages.
- Assist with planning and implementing online campaigns.
- Track metrics and report on social media performance to guide strategy.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Experience with social media platforms and digital content creation.
- Strong written communication skills and creativity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
- Interest in health equity, advocacy, or nonprofit communications.
Educational Materials & Communications Internship
Position Overview:
The Educational Materials & Communications Intern will assist HJI in creating accessible and engaging materials for community education and advocacy. This position is ideal for students interested in graphic design, health communication, or educational content development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and produce educational and outreach materials for HJI programs.
- Ensure all content is accurate, clear, and accessible to diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with staff to develop materials for workshops, trainings, and public events.
- Support communications strategies for community engagement and advocacy campaigns.
- Help maintain a consistent HJI brand and voice across materials.
Ideal Qualifications:
- Experience with graphic design, content creation, or communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in health equity, advocacy, or public health education.