Community Health Service Internship

LOOKING FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH & NON PROFIT INTERN: HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT WANTED 

Friends of the Birth Center of Baton Rouge
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Type: Internship — Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible; approximately 5–10 hours per week

About Friends of the Birth Center of Baton Rouge

Friends of the Birth Center of Baton Rouge is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to community-centered, high-quality midwifery care for families in the Baton Rouge community.

Through our partnership with The Birth Center of Baton Rouge, we support initiatives that reduce barriers to maternity care, promote maternal and infant health, and connect families with resources that help them have healthier pregnancy and birth experiences.

We are seeking a motivated Community Health & Nonprofit Intern who is interested in gaining hands-on experience with nonprofit operations, community engagement, maternal health advocacy, communications, and fundraising.

About the Internship

This internship is an opportunity for a (1) high school and (1) college student per term to gain practical experience working with a growing community-based nonprofit.

The intern will work closely with organizational leadership and may contribute to a variety of projects based on the student's interests, skills, and educational goals.

Potential Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

Assist with nonprofit administrative and organizational projects, mainly tasking for grant writing which is a primary focus 

Support community outreach and engagement initiatives

Assist with social media content creation and scheduling

Help develop flyers, newsletters, educational materials, and other outreach materials

Assist with planning and promoting community events

Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions

Attend board meeting once every other month 

Learning Opportunities

The selected intern will have the opportunity to learn about:

Nonprofit organization operations

Community health and health advocacy

Maternal and infant health

The midwifery model of care

Health equity and access to care

Grant writing and fundraising

Community outreach and engagement

Social media and nonprofit communications

Event planning

Donor and community relations

Professional communication and workplace collaboration

Students interested in public health, nursing, midwifery, medicine, social work, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, business, community advocacy, and public relations are especially encouraged to apply.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a student who is:

Dependable and responsible

Organized and able to manage multiple tasks

Tech Savvy with an aesthetic eye that can enhance our social media presence 

Comfortable communicating professionally

Interested in community service and making a positive impact

Willing to learn and take initiative

Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a team

Respectful of diverse families, cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences

Interested in maternal health, community health, nonprofit work, or advocacy

Prior nonprofit or healthcare experience is not required. We are most interested in students who are enthusiastic, dependable, curious, and willing to learn.

High School Students

School credit, service-learning hours, or other academic requirements may be met with the internship, please check with your school, we are happy to complete the required documentation so that you receive credit for your hard work.

College Students

Students seeking academic credit are welcome to discuss their program requirements during the interview process. Upon selection, the board will discuss a stipend awarded based on the board's existing resources. 

What You Will Gain

By the end of the internship, students can expect to have practical experience contributing to real nonprofit initiatives and developing skills that can be used in future academic, professional, and community settings.

Interns will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio that may include examples of projects such as community outreach materials, social media campaigns, research projects, event planning materials, grant research, or other approved work.

To Apply

Please follow the link or scan the QR code on the flyer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaKSH1hF9IJS4-r1AEYbR16I6WYcColLSxBJU8xEwjQ-WxzA/viewform

Questions:
Jo Lethermon, DNP, WHNP-BC, CNM

Board Chair 
Friends of the Birth Center of Baton Rouge
Email: fobcbr@gmail.com