INTERN - Communications, Outreach, and Research - Healthcare Association of New York State : Job Details

EOE Statement As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, HANYS actively seeks candidates who are female, minority, disabled and/or veterans and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race; color; creed; religion; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions); sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; transgender status; age; national origin; marital status; citizenship; disability; criminal record; genetic information; predisposition or carrier status; status with respect to receiving public assistance; domestic violence victim status; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.HANYS will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Position INTERN - Communications, Outreach, and Research Division Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council Description The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) is seeking a paid temporary part-time intern to join our team. Reporting to the Manager of Communications, Health Outreach, and Research, this position provides communications activities in support of the Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC), the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State (SHANYS), and SHANYS' regional organizations: the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC, Long Island region) and the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association (NorMet, Hudson Valley region).This position is hybrid, with some time working remotely and some time working in the NSHC office, located at 800 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 150 in Hauppauge, NY. Remote and in-person work schedule to be determined based on intern's availability.Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program pertaining to communications, public relations, health communications, or another relevant area of study.Compensation, Hours & Length of Internship

• Compensation: $17/hour
• 8 hours per week, weekly schedule to be determined based on candidate's availability
• 14 total weeks

Primary RoleAssists Manager of Communications, Health Outreach, and Research with communications activities primarily in support of New York Coalition for Transportation Safety (NYCTS) grant deliverables. Also assists with communications activities in support of the Long Island Health Collaborative (LIHC), the Suburban Hospital Alliance of New York State (SHANYS), Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC), and Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association (NorMet) as needed.Key Responsibilities

• Communications & Outreach
  • Attend meetings with Manager of Communications, Health Outreach, and Research
  • Assist with development and creation of communications materials on behalf of NSHC, NorMet, the LIHC, and NYCTS grant activities, including but not limited to social media campaigns and posts; blog posts; press releases; letters to various audiences such as media, the community, and members; thematic reports; webpage content; and other content as needed.
  • Assist with graphic design of communications materials via Canva including but not limited to social media graphics; postcards; flyers; and infographics.
  • Contact individuals, community-based organizations, and NSHC/NorMet/LIHC members as needed.
  • Assist with distribution of Community Health Assessment Survey (CHAS).
• Research
  • Research new contact lists and update existing lists including but not limited to physicians; libraries; elementary, middle, and high schools; legislators; media; and community-based organizations.
  • Research of topics including but not limited to population health; census data; statistics for grant-writing; upcoming local events; NSHC/NorMet/LIHC member news; and more.
• Data Entry and Reports
  • Enter paper-based CHAS and NYCTS into SurveyMonkey analysis platform
  • Create and export reports from SurveyMonkey
  • Create custom data reports as needed
• Events
  • Assist with coordination and promotion of community outreach events
  • Attend all virtual and in-person events, when candidate's schedule allows
  • Assists with survey distribution and collection at in-person events
• Special Projects
  • Depending on intern's unique skillsets, other specialized projects related to communications, outreach, and research may be assigned
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program pertaining to communications, public relations, health communications, or another relevant area of study
• Must have excellent communication skills, especially writing skills
• Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office suite of functions
• Proficiency in Survey Monkey a plus
• Proficiency in Canva a plus
• Interest and knowledge of healthcare, public health, New York's healthcare landscape, data analytics, and/or health policy a plus

Position RequirementsAbout the Organization HANYS is the only statewide hospital and continuing care association in New York. We are located near Albany and represent 500 not-for-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare organizations. Our members are not only the largest providers of inpatient and outpatient care, and essential providers of primary care, they are among the largest employers in many communities.We harness the power of a unified statewide membership and collaborate with regional, state, and national associations. HANYS advocates before Congress, the Governor's office, the State Legislature, and state and federal agencies. We also provide education, data analytics, quality improvement initiatives, and operational assistance to help our members navigate the complexities of healthcare reform, and achieve the 'Triple Aim' of better care, better health, and lower costs. This position is currently accepting applications.