• Application Deadline: 8/30/22
• Company: Michigan Public Health Institute
• Location: Lansing, Michigan  

Role Description

Company Description:
MPHI works with you to advance population health through innovation and collaboration. Our direct experience, at both local and national levels, informs our services including analysis, capacity building, education, evaluation, facilitation, implementation, outreach, project management, research, and solutions development.

Job Description:

• Title:
  • Student Intern – MHAC                                     
  • $15.00 – $17.00 / Posted thru: 6-6-22                                    
  • Limited Term: 6-12 months / Part Time 16-24 hrs. per week. 

• Location:          
  • Remote/Virtual – Must Be a Michigan Resident 

• Purpose: 
  • This position is responsible for supporting the mission of the Michigan AIDS HIV Advisory Council which is to represent the diversity of those affected by HIV/AIDS in Michigan, maintain collaboration and coordination among prevention and care issues, and develop and sustain a statewide comprehensive plan(s) for HIV/AIDS prevention and care. MHAC promotes health equity among HIV prevention and care programs. 

• Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide support to the Michigan HIV/AIDS Council (MHAC) full council, its sub-committees and work groups. Requires attendance at full council meetings.
  • Provide support to the MHAC Program Assistant with administrative support during full council and subcommittee meetings including scheduling, meeting notation and communication needs on behalf on MDHHS and Council members.
  • Provide support to community engagement /membership activities and scheduled events.
  • Requires a minimum attendance of 4 community engagement events per calendar year.
  • Support MHAC and its committees in the achievement of specific goals, objectives, and planning activities.
  • Participate in all required meetings and trainings presented to the full council and sub- committees.
  • Participate in quarterly mentorship sessions with Community Planner and the development of an independent project.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

• Qualifications/Requirements: 
  • Education: 
    • High School diploma or GED required.                   
  • Experience: 
    • This is an entry level position. The ideal candidate will have a desire to educate community members, be open to developing new skillsets and working alongside MHAC members. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and care options but not necessary. Experience working with public health HIV/STD programs is a bonus but not necessary. The ideal candidate will be familiar and comfortable engaging with people of color, sexual minorities including those of the LGBT community and diverse populations. 
  • Important Skills and Characteristics Characteristics:
    • Commitment to health equity and serving the underserved populations in Michigan. 
    • Should have the ability to work independently while remaining communication with fellow council members.
    • Be able to grow and maintain relationships with the current council and the communities served by the council. 
  • Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
    • Position is currently 100% remote but allows for in person support at community focused events (ie Pride and conferences). Job may require moderate physical effort including lifting materials and equipment of <25# and involves viewing a VDT screen 30%-50% of the time and responding to phone inquiries.  Standard office environment. Requires valid vehicle operator’s license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. Local, state and out-of- state travel may be required. 

• RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility. 

• IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: Performs as a critical member of a team of professionals working to reduce transmission of HIV and to ensure access to and retention in care for persons in Michigan living with HIV. 

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION:              

Contact Person/Group	Frequency	Purpose
Supervisor	Daily	Supervision
Internal Partners	As Needed	Collaboration
External Stakeholders	As Needed	Collaboration

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