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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Submit your resume for this position. EOE.

Graphic Designer

Please download job description (PDF)

Submit your resume for this position. EOE.

Nurse Practitioner

Please download job description (PDF)

Submit your resume for this position. EOE.

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Please download job description (PDF)

Submit your resume for this position. EOE.

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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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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.

Submit your resume for this position. EOE.

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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

Submit 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

Submit 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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