Community Education & Outreach Intern - Anaheim Admin

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties has a full-time opportunity for a Community Education & Outreach Intern in Anaheim, CA.

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) has a non-paid part-time opportunity for a Community Education and outreach Intern in Anaheim, CA.

The Community Education & Outreach Intern supports the Community Education & Outreach Department by providing education and resources on Planned Parenthood services and sexual and reproductive health through various types of community programs and outreach events. In return, the Community Education & Outreach Intern will receive training in the field of sexual & reproductive health, experience providing community-based outreach and supporting youth programs, and learn office and administrative skills.

The ideal candidate is someone who is engaging, professional, has great communication skills, and supports reproductive health care rights and issues. This role will assist a highly driven and passionate team; therefore, an interest in sexual health education and working with diverse communities is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Essential functions encompass the required tasks, duties and responsibilities performed as part of the job and the reason the job exists.

• Attend community outreach events and engage with diverse community members to raise awareness about Planned Parenthood services and Community Education Programs
• Visit community resource centers to replenish Planned Parenthood resources
• Support engagement with schools and community-based agencies by conducting research into potential new sites and maintaining contact lists
• Assist with the Peer Ambassador Program by attending bi-monthly meetings, providing support with meeting preparation, and helping to execute special projects
• Aide in preparing materials for distribution to staff to support engagement with sexual & reproductive health education and outreach
• Other duties as assigned 

Internship Benefits:

• Gain knowledge about sexual & reproductive health education, community outreach, and youth programming, with additional skills and training provided based on interest and relevance
• Develop community engagement skills by gaining hands-on experience attending outreach events, talking with community members, and supporting relationships with community partners
• Better understand youth programming in the field of sexual & reproductive health and get experience preparing for, shadowing, and leading sections of program meetings and trainings
• Gain office experience in a dynamic and fun work environment
• Have a skills-based internship where they will learn skills that can be used in future employment
• Receive recommendations and references for graduate school, internships, fellowships, awards, and jobs
• Gain school credit and/or community service learning hours

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements of this position are identified below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Minimum Education:

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in the field of Public Health, Health Sciences, or other related fields.

Language Requirements/Preference:

• Bilingual skills in English & Spanish preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Planned Parenthood.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills 
• Attention to detail, strong professionalism, and an ability to work in a team environment are required
• Able to work flexible hours as needed, which may include evenings and weekends
• Must have reliable transportation
• Minimum of 1 semester/quarter time commitment

Agency Standard Requirements:

• Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must demonstrate high-level computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Electronic medical records experience may also be required.
• This position requires travel to other sites and locations; if using a personal vehicle to meet this requirement, a valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.
• Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPOSBC locations and by all PPOSBC employees, and supporting these critical services is an essential job duty and fundamental responsibility of all employees.