Community Profile Intern- Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Chicago
The Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure conducts a Community Profile, also called a community needs assessment, specifically looking at breast health and breast cancer in our five county service area. The Profile is done every two years and includes demographics, breast health statistics, an assessment of breast health services and a survey of the community’s beliefs about breast health and access to care. The Community Profile helps establish priorities that guide grant distributions and improve educational programs of the Komen Chicagoland Affiliate. The Community Profile facilitates a better understanding of breast health services for the five county service area by identifying and prioritizing the areas of most need.
The Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is seeking an (unpaid) intern to assist and support the Manager of Mission Initiatives with this project.
Intern Position Title: Community Profile Intern
Intern Project Description:
• Work as part of the Community Profile Team
• Analyze demographic and breast cancer statistics to help determine areas of highest priority
• Identify, contact and provide technical support (as needed) to new and previous providers in order to populate the web-based Breast Cancer Resource Directory
• Run reports from the Breast Cancer Resource Directory to identify assets and needs in programs and services
• Collect community data using one or a combination of several tool kits provided by headquarters
• Provide assistance with the analysis of statistical and community data
• Provide assistance in writing the final report
Skills Required:
• Community health knowledge strongly desired
• Good writing skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience collecting and analyzing primary and secondary data
• Experience using surveys, focus groups or key informant interviews to collect community data a plus
Education Required: Masters Degree candidate in public health or similar field
Time Commitment (number of weeks, hours/week): 15-20 hrs/wk
If you’re interested, please submit a completed application and resume to:
Leticia Kees, Manager of Mission Initiatives
Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
8765 W. Higgins Rd, Ste 401
Chicago, IL 60130
773-444-0071 (fax)
Mission@komenchicago.org
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