Internship - Public Health Fellow - OASIS Team & Affinity Group Support - LGBTQA

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI)

$18.00 - $19.50

United States, Michigan, Okemos

2436 Woodlake Circle (Show on map)

Dec 20, 2024

Title: Public Health Fellow - OASIS Team & Affinity Group Support - LGBTQA+

$18.00 - $19.50 / Posted Thru: 11-2-25

Part Time 10 hrs./Wk. / Funded Thru: 12-19-25

Purpose: The Public Health Fellow will support the Office of Anti-Oppression Strategies and Internal Solutions (OASIS) to further root and advance equity while fostering MPHI's core values. This role involves supporting OASIS and directly supports the MPHI-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Asexual+ (LGBTQA+) Affinity Group and its respective Co-Chairs, C0-Leads of the Action Team, and subcommittees. The fellowship offers mentorship, practical experience, professional development, and coaching to prepare for a public health career. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive workforce through relationship-building and social justice actions. Ideal candidates are passionate about social justice and public health, seeking experience in an inclusive workplace.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the planning, management, and execution of MPHI's AO goals, including but not limited to supporting affinity/accountability groups and OASIS subcommittees with ongoing tasks.
Support the core team managing anti-oppression efforts. Tasks may include capturing meeting minutes, tracking action items, preparation of AO communication materials, presentations, organizing electronic project documents, correspondences, meeting facilitation and other information related to the initiative.
Conduct literature review and data analysis of anti-oppression, health equity, brave/psychological space evidence-based best practices.
Foster cross-MPHI Center and Public Health Fellow collaboration through operational partnerships and ongoing communications to support OASIS initiatives.
Draft and map workflow processes that capture OASIS and the respective affinity group model including role/responsibilities, sequential tasks, communication channels, decision-making processes, milestones and deadline, and resource allocation for review by OASIS leadership and affinity group leads.
Work in collaboration with the LGBTQA+ Affinity Group Co-Chairs and support the Action Team efforts, and other ad hoc activities.
Manage LGBTQA+ Affinity Group SharePoint Site, Member List, and other critical lists.
Provide logistical support for virtual and onsite activities.
Create outlines and templates for e-newsletters.
Curate culturally responsive and inclusive outreach communications.
Assist in tracking relevant anti-oppression (AO) affinity group and subcommittee activities.
Provide administrative support for maintaining OASIS and specific anti-oppression information on SharePoint.
Maintain a positive, strong, credible professional and interpersonal relationship with all parties relevant to MPHI projects and always represent the values of the institute.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Current student in an undergraduate or graduate program, with a concentration in public health/healthcare, communications, sociology, social work, anthropology, business, or another related field preferred.

Experience: One or two years of demonstrated experience in administrative support, including but not limited to calendaring and scheduling, notetaking, action planning, and facilitating. Preferred: Knowledge of strategic planning, event planning, and/or experience working in/with diverse communities is strongly preferred.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

Commitment to equity, creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
Knowledge of how to apply a culturally responsive framework to tasks is highly desired but not required.
Strong organizational skills, demonstrated through developing workflow processes/mapping and managing multiple projects.
Strong advocacy skills, passionately promoting social justice and equity initiatives within the organization.
Skilled in capturing and synthesizing meeting minutes and action items ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
Strong administrative support capabilities, including organizing electronic project documents and preparing communication materials.
Adaptability and flexibility in handling shifting priorities and managing multiple tasks.
Ability to work in collaborative spaces and respond well to constructive feedback.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after receiving instructions from designated person.
Highly motivated individual who is willing to learn, and able to meet project goals.
Produce timely and accurate work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Sensitivity to the political climates and issues in varying environments.
Teams and SharePoint experience is preferred.
Strong organizational skills, demonstrated through managing multiple projects.
Skilled in capturing meeting minutes and action items ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
Strong administrative support capabilities, including organizing project documents and preparing communication materials.
Adaptability and flexibility in handling shifting priorities and managing multiple tasks.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Work primarily in a home office setting. Must have ability to work at a computer and operate normal office equipment. The job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <50# and involves viewing a computer screen 25% to 75% of the time. Requires a valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibilities.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position plays a supporting role which has the potential for significant impact in the timely and efficient operations of ongoing project and program activities.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION

Contact/Group	Frequency	Purpose
LGBTQA+ Affinity Group Co-Chair	Weekly	Supervision/Tasking/Monitoring
Office of Anti-Oppression Strategies and Internal Solutions Team Members	Monthly	Tasking/Planning/Coordination
Other MPHI Staff	As Needed	Tasking/Coordination

"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Non-Exempt" from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act."