Summary, Scope, and Responsibilities
The Health Education Office seeks a cohort of interns to support health promotion education across the First-Year Experience. Our office understands health and wellness as a multidimensional, lifelong, practice within individuals, the Bates community, and the broader world. We aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills to think critically about their experiences to advance and inform positive wellness decisions that are right for them.
Health Education Interns will develop health-related programming to benefit the Class of 2026, during Orientation and throughout the academic year. Interns will work closely with the Assistant Director of Residence Life for Health Education and the Coordinator of Residence Life for Health Education to identify salient health education topics to present to first-years during Orientation 2022. Interns will also collaborate with Residence Life Student Staff members to create companion health promotion programs for use throughout the academic year.
The 2022 cohort will consist of a small group of students (2-4) to be hired through a selective interview process for paid positions during Short Term 2022. Interns will be paid at the student hourly rate ($12.15/hour), and are projected to work a total of 28-30 hours throughout Short Term, and approximately 8 hours during Orientation 2022.
The Basics
Department:Student Affairs
Supervisor:
Andee Bucciarelli
Office Location:
Chase Hall 223
Email:
abucciar@bates.edu
Pay Grade:
Hours:
10
Workers:
4
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Working as an intern cohort, develop a collaborative health education program, to be presented during First-Year Orientation 2022.
Develop individual health promotion programming projects that can be implemented via JA/RCs throughout the academic year, recognizing that each first year’s adjustment is informed by a unique set of experiences, identities, and expectations.
Commit to a consistent meeting schedule during Short Term 2022, including 2-3 meetings per week with the Assistant Director and/or Coordinator for Health Education to monitor progress.
Work closely with Health Education Intern cohort and participate fully in meetings and group work during Short Term 2022.
Attend parts of Residence Life Student Staff fall training (dates in August 2022, TBD) and First-Year Orientation.
Present health education programming during First-Year Orientation 2022, including co-facilitating in intern pairs to a group of approximately 250 first-year students.
Maintain boundaries and a sense of balance appropriate to the position as a paraprofessional and agent of the College, including upholding Bates community standards and serving as role models in ways that align with the mission and values of the Health Education Office.
Requirements
Previous experience or demonstrated interest in public health and/or health education programming preferred. Proficiency in GSuite and Canva platforms strongly preferred. Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a group of peers and professional staff members
Required prerequisites: Active enrollment with good academic standing in the class of 2025, 2024, or 2023 (rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors). Flexibility to arrive on campus early in Fall 2022 for training and Orientation (mid/late August arrival). Enrollment in an approved Short Term academic course or other approved program for 2022.
Reporting
Health Education Intern reports to the Assistant Director of Health Education. Works closely with and attends regular 1-hour meetings with the Coordinator of Residence Life for Health Education. Meets regularly with the Health Education Intern cohort, as well as relevant student and staff collaborators, including student Residence Life Staff members, and Coordinator of Residence Life for First Year Experience.
Working Conditions