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Job Description

Outstanding internship opportunities exist in the Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE) to gain experience in **health policy, LGBTQ+ health equity, and community organizing** . This position will be placed with the **Quit Alliance team** , which aims to reduce tobacco-related health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities of Los Angeles County by providing tobacco cessation and prevention community programming.

**Pay Rate:** $24/hour

We can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

+ **Schedule:** Part-time (10–20 hours per week).

+ Combination of onsite work and community-based activities in Los Angeles County

+ **Duration:** Approximately 5 months / 200 total hours

About the Program

Outstanding internship opportunities are available at the **Cedars-Sinai Cancer Research Center for Health Equity (CRCHE)** for students interested in **health policy, LGBTQ+ health equity, and community organizing** .

This internship supports the **Quit Alliance initiative** , which aims to reduce **tobacco-related health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities** across Los Angeles County through community programming focused on tobacco cessation and prevention.

Role Summary & Learning Objectives

This internship offers hands-on experience in public health research, community engagement, and policy analysis. Interns will have the opportunity to:

+ Conduct **policy reviews** , assist in **policy implementation planning** , and support **data collection** through observational studies, key informant interviews, and public surveys.

+ Participate in **local LGBTQ+ events** and advocacy day activities within Los Angeles County and at the state capital.

+ Receive training in:

+ Study and survey design

+ Health education and outreach writing

+ Community event planning

+ Resource development

+ Community organizing

+ Presentation and communication skills

Role Activities & Timeline

The internship is structured to provide a progressive learning experience over five months with mentorship, guided skill development, and increasing independence.

+ **Months 1–2:**

+ Orientation, mentoring plan, and goal setting

+ Training on community engagement, policy research, and grant deliverables

+ Begin on-site community activities

+ **Months 2–3:**

+ Increased community involvement

+ Networking with internal and external community partners

+ Attend community events and city council meetings

+ Develop and practice public health education and outreach skills

+ **Months 4–5:**

+ Active participation in community events and outreach

+ Continued mentorship and skill refinement

+ Deepened understanding of barriers and disparities affecting underrepresented communities

Interns will meet weekly with their mentor and participate in at least one in-person community activity per month.

Progress will be evaluated through completion of learning objectives, demonstration of skill growth, and increased independence throughout the internship.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

+ Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.

Desired Skills:

+ Current undergraduate or graduate student in **Public Health** , **Health Policy** , **Community Health** , or related field

+ Strong interest in **LGBTQ+ health** , **community engagement** , and **policy advocacy**

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively and engage with diverse populations

**Req ID** : 12839

**Working Title** : Research Intern – Health Equity (Per Diem/Onsite)

**Department** : Cancer - Research Center Health Equity

**Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

**Job Category** : Student/Intern/Trainee

**Job Specialty** : Intern

**Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

**Primary Shift** : Day

**Shift Duration** : 8 hour

**Base Pay** : $21.00 - $26.30

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.