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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

DIVISION: PROGRAMS & INNOVATION

PROJECT NAME:  EPIDEMIC PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE COMMUNICATIONS

START DATE:  JANUARY 9, 2023

END DATE:    APRIL 14, 2023                  

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK:     20 HOURS 

LOCATION(S) OF INTERNSHIP:    SEATTLE, WA, USA

WILL THE INTERN BE RECEIVING A STIPEND?*:        YES

WILL THE INTERN TRAVEL? (LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL):         NO

PATH’s Epidemic Preparedness and Response (EPR) program leads several projects and initiatives that serve the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and aim to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats. These include the five-year, Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-funded Global Health Security projects; the USAID Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) project; the USAID Discovery and Exploration of Emerging Pathogens – Viral Zoonoses (DEEP VZN), and Fleming Fund projects aimed at combatting and preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The Epidemic Preparedness and Response team is seeking an intern based in Seattle, WA or Washington, D.C. The work will be done using a hybrid model and depending upon the public health and PATH guidelines regarding the pandemic.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Through this internship, the selected candidate(s) will provide support to the EPR communication action plan and strategy. Activities will include developing and managing EPR communication materials, researching, writing, editing, and proofreading content like fact sheets, capacity statements, graphics, and project documentation such as presentations and reports. The intern will identify new ways to reach and engage target audiences through creative multimedia content, social media and visuals. The intern will also assist EPR team members with communication resources for presentations, stakeholders’ meetings, events, and conferences.

• The intern will deepen their knowledge of global/ public health, surveillance, epidemiology, nonprofit organization, and project management.
• The intern will gain experience in developing and creating content on public health.
• The intern will have more understanding in communications strategy, planning, and brand management.
• The intern will become familiar with PATH communication policies as well as PATH software and programs.
• The intern will build ability to multi-task and work professionally with various colleagues and mentors within PATH.

ACTIVITIES

• Support EPR internal and external communications.
• Develop and manage communication materials across EPR portfolio.
• Assist in writing articles and successful EPR stories.
• Assist in creating videos and social media contents.
• Contribute to the implementations of EPR communication strategies and plans.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across internal and external communications materials.
• Assist in the coordination of business development opportunities and external affairs, as needed.
• Participate in regular project calls with country offices.

BENEFITS TO INTERN

Through this internship, the intern will gain hands on experience in many aspects of communication within a global health organization. The intern will gain a good understanding of working in a nonprofit organization and have the opportunity to connect with other public health communications professionals within PATH and externally. The intern will build skills in project coordination, project management. Lastly, the intern will gain a deep understanding of how to work across multiple countries and teams in a culturally and programmatically diverse environment.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in communication, journalism or related field in an accredited university.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English- an additional language is a plus.

• Strong editing and analytical skills.

• Excellent command over MS Office applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and OneNote. Knowledge of design tools like photoshop, illustrator will be a plus.

• Knowledge of and interest in global health, international development, and project management.

• Ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment. International work or study experience a plus.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The intern will have regular check-ins with the Program Director and the Deputy Program Director to evaluate satisfactory progress toward achieving deliverables. Deliverables will be reviewed for quality and timeliness by Project Director. The intern will be expected to demonstrate flexibility within a fast-paced work environment and adapt to shifts in deliverable prioritization.

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

PATH has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, interns, consultants, and temporary staff based in the United States. Individuals selected for job opportunities in the United States must be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, upon hire. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

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PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Some high school or equivalent experience
• Basic computer competency
• Knowledge of SAP
• 1 year of on the job experience with demonstrated understanding of process flow, quality, efficiency, safety and organizational requirements in the department assigned.
• Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

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