Apply for a paid internship with Contra Costa’s Tobacco Prevention program
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY—The Tobacco Prevention Program is looking for interns.
The Tobacco Prevention Program is Contra Costa Health Services Department of Public Health’s leading policy program for tobacco control. Over the past 35 years, TPP has uplifted community voices at city council meetings and has achieved multiple policy victories that have protected and advanced health equity for all Contra Costa County residents.
Today, TPP focuses on Tobacco Retailer Licensing and Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing policies.
If you’re interested in participating in this paid, 6-month internship from March-August 2021 to promote the Tobacco Prevention Program’s mission to advance and protect Communities of Color’s Health in Contra Costa County, check out job descriptions linked below for more information about the following roles/positions, (scroll down if the links don’t work on your device)
The application deadline is Friday, February 12, 2021. To apply, please send your resume with the following subject line: TPP “role/position you are applying for” – Name to:
Kimberly.Balmorez@cchealth.org
Candidates selected for an interview will need to submit a short interest form and provide one reference. Interviews will begin immediately, and positions will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions, please email Kimberly.Balmorez@cchealth.org.
Job Title: Media Intern
Media Intern Reports to: Sr. Health Education Specialist
Time: 20 hours a week
Prepared Date: 1/6/2021
Media Intern position: March 2021-August 2021
Stipend: $15/hour
Position Description Summary
The Media Intern will advance the Tobacco Prevention Program’s mission to advance and protect Communities of Color’s Health in Contra Costa County by sharing relevant, timely and accurate tobacco prevention information on the TPP webpage and through Facebook & Instagram. Being apart of Contra Costa Health Services the media intern will also abide by the mission to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Co-create, design and develop social media marketing materials to educate different audiences about youth vaping, flavored tobacco products, secondhand smoke, positive affirmations and local policies
- Assist in developing asocial media editorial calendar
- Help prepare materials and agendas for the Tobacco Prevention Coalition’s Communications Subcommittee
- Assist in tobacco prevention webpage management
- Review media content to ensure that it is appropriate before publishing on social media platforms
- Develop simple marketing materials based on accurate tobacco facts and statistics
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Elevate program to TPP stakeholders, including community and general public
- Participate in related TPP coalition calls and meetings
- Participate in community events and meetings as necessary
- Assist with paid media advertising buys
- Support Covid-19 social media influencer program as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Title: Policy Intern
Reports to: Sr. Health Education Specialist
Time: 20 hours a week
Prepared Date:1/6/2021
Policy Intern position: March 2021-August 2021
Stipend:$15/hour
Position Description Summary
The Policy Intern will work to advance the Tobacco Prevention Program’s mission to advance and protect Communities of Color’s Health in Contra Costa County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the drafting legislative letters of support/opposition
- Conduct research and monitor tobacco control policy issues in Bay Area/California.
- Support the development of webinars and town halls, as applicable.
- Provide administrative support, including community outreach, and scheduling events.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Elevate program to TPP stakeholders, including community and general public
- Participate in related TPP coalition calls and meetings
- Participate in community events and meetings as necessary
- Other duties as requested
Education and/or Experience
- A current student or recent graduate (16 years or older)
- Students in High School, Vocational, Undergraduate, Masters programs are welcome
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Team oriented
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse demographic groups
- Strong understanding of Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
- Highly motivated and self-sufficient
- Desire to learn about tobacco, lung related diseases, and health policy
- Sitting, walking, and listening for up to 2-5 hours per day
- Computer keyboarding an average of 2-4 hours per day
Job Title: Program Intern
Reports to: Sr. Health Education Specialist
Time: 20 hours a week
Prepared Date:1/6/2021
Program Intern position: March 2021-August 2021
Stipend:$15/ hr
Position Description Summary
The Program Intern will work to advance the Tobacco Prevention Program’s mission to advance and protect Communities of Color’s Health in Contra Costa County.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and facilitating County task force meetings
- Work with TPP staff to provide assistance to youth and young adult task force members
- Develop, plan, training sand workshops with TPP Staff
- Co-create brand logos, gear, and task force brand
- Assist with logistics for the Coalition meetings (slides, minutes, newsletter, other tasks as assigned related to meeting preparation)
- Co-create and update Coalition Newsletter quarterly
- Assist with development of tobacco retailer education and compliance packets
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Elevate program to TPP stakeholders, including community and general public
- Participate in related TPP coalition calls and meetings
- Participate in community events and meetings as necessary
- Assist with Secondhand Smoke Complaint line
- Support Covid-19 social media influencer program as needed
- Others duties as requested
Education and/or Experience
- A current student or recent graduate (16 years old+)
- Students in High School, Vocational, Undergraduate, Masters programs are welcome
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse demographic groups
- Understanding of Social Determinants of Health
- Strong understanding of youth advocacy and engagement
- Highly motivated and self-sufficient
- Desire to learn about tobacco, lung related diseases, and health policy
Physical Demands
- Sitting, walking, and listening for up to 2-5 hours per day
- Computer keyboarding an average of 2-4 hours per day
Work Environment
Given COVID-19 restrictions, TPP interns will be working from home. Available some night and weekends required.