Jobs/Internships
You can make a difference by joining the
staff of AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA).
APLA is dedicated to:
- improving the lives of people affected
by HIV disease;
- reducing the incidence of HIV infection;
- and advocating for fair and effective
HIV public policy.
APLA offers a generous benefits package
tailored to individual needs. APLA is an
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
and encourages women, people of color, and
people with disabilities, including those
living with HIV/AIDS, and persons over 40
to apply.
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Job Listings
We
are now accepting resumes for the following positions:
Director, Development
Graphic Designer
Nurse Practitioner
Site Coordinator
Resumes may also be mailed to:
AIDS Project Los Angeles
The David Geffen Center
611 South Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Attn: Human Resources
Director, Development
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Graphic Designer
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Nurse Practitioner
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Site Coordinator
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INTERNSHIPS (unpaid positions)
We are now
accepting resumes for the following positions:
Accion Mutua
Community Based Research (CBR) Intern
Dental Clinic Intern
Mental Health Intern
Office Services
Intern
Special Events Intern
Resumes may also be mailed to:
AIDS Project Los Angeles
Human Resources
611 S. Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Acción Mutua
Intern Job description
Position Purpose:
To learn and develop skills in behavioral
intervention models applied to HIV prevention: adopting, adapting,
implementing, evaluating programs. In
addition to research and evaluation as it applies to HIV/AIDS services,
policy, health education, and health promotion. The Internship
is to provide assistance to Acción Mutua (capacity building
assistance program) in enhancing community based organizations and
health departments’ technical capacity to implement and sustain
effective HIV behavioral interventions in the Western region of USA. Interns
may perform some of the following duties depending upon the intern’s
interest and program needs: conducting needs assessments, providing
technical assistance, assisting trainers, conducting formative research
on HIV behavioral interventions, enter and manage data, write evaluation
reports, and provide other Accion Mutua support as needed.
Requirements:
Background in Public Health, Public
Policy, Psychology, Sociology, or related field is preferred. Must possess willingness to learn
research/evaluation and consulting skills necessary for applied social,
behavioral and public policy arena. Intern must also have interest
in addressing HIV/AIDS prevention issues for Latinos. Must possess
skills in using Microsoft Word/Excel. Must commit for a minimum
of 3 months, 10-12 hours a week. Required to complete Internship
Agreement form; submit scope of work; attend weekly meeting; develop
research project; and present findings to staff. Prior to
starting internship, intern must attend a New Volunteer Orientation,
scheduled through Volunteer Resources.
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your resume for this position. EOE.
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Community Based Research (CBR) Intern
DIVISION: Education
SALARY: College credit only
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist the Community Based Researcher and Study Coordinators in the completion of quantitative research and/or evaluation of HIV/AIDS related issues, services, policy, health education and health promotion. May include recruitment of participants, contacting participants for follow-up interviews, conducting literature searches, and administering surveys related to sexual behavior, substance use, or HIV medication adherence. Requires some experience or knowledge in research or evaluation methods, and comfort working with gay/bisexual, HIV positive, and ethnic minority individuals.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong PC, MS Office, and Internet skills
Commit to a minimum 10-12 hour weekly work schedule for a minimum of 3 months
Complete and submit an Internship Contract form and scope of work
Provide support to CBR staff (e.g. conducting literature searches, managing databases, designing and pilot-testing survey instruments, recruiting, tracking and interviewing participants, and developing reports)
Meet weekly with CBR Internship Coordinator and submit progress reports
Develop and implement research project and present findings to CBR staff
Adhere to APLA rules and regulations.
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Dental Clinic
Intern
DIVISION: Client Services
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Greene/LeBaron Dental Treatment Center offers
preventive, emergency, and restorative dental treatment
to HIV Symptomatic / AIDS diagnosed clients. Under
direction of the Office Manager, the intern will
work with contracted dentists on a variety of levels.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
and professionalism. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong PC, MS Office, and Internet skills.
Willingness to work 20 hours per week minimum for 3-6
months.
Submit your resume for this position. EOE.
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Mental Health
Intern
DIVISION: Client Services/Mental Health
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Mental Health Interns will work directly with
the Intern Supervisor on a broad range of outpatient
mental health services to people who are living with
HIV disease utilizing a biopsychosocial model of
intervention. Possible services include: Crisis Intervention,
Psychosocial Assessment, Neuropsychiaric Testing,
Individual/Couple/Family Therapy and Support Groups.
REQUIREMENTS:
Current enrollment in a related Graduate program.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
and professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong PC, MS Office, and Internet skills
Willingness to work 20 hours per week minimum for 3-6
months
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your resume for this position. EOE.
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Office Services
Intern
DIVISION: Human Resources
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide office service volunteer control to a variable
daily crew that accomplishes a variety of tasks,
from deploying appropriate volunteers as agency support
as needed to accurately completing office service
work request and office projects in a timely manner.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
and professionalism
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong PC, MS Office, and Internet skills
Willingness to work 20 hours per week minimum for 3-6
months
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your resume for this position. EOE.
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Special Events Intern (1 position)
DIVISION: Development
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Special Events Intern will
work with the Senior Development Officer, Events and Development
Associate, Events in planning
and executing APLA’s “The Envelope Please” Oscar® Viewing
party, an annual fundraising event in West Hollywood. Potential
responsibilities include: assisting in the coordination of pre-event
planning; organizing and printing promotional materials; assisting
in ticket processing; contacting guests and vendors to provide
event information; answering event-related phone calls and questions;
assisting on-site during the day/evening of the event; and performing
other duties as needed. More information on the event can be found
under the Special Events heading at www.apla.org.
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must be willing to work approximately 20 hours per
week during January, 2006 (if available) and during February /
March, 2006 and must be available to work the evening / late night
of the event, Sunday, March 5, 2006. Also required are excellent
written and verbal communication skills; Strong PC, MS Word/Excel,
and Internet skills; interest in HIV/AIDS issues; and ability
to work well under pressure. Background in customer service desirable.
Submit your resume for this position. EOE.
Submit
your resume for this position. EOE.
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