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Senior Grant Writer

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Communications Intern (Paid stipend)

INTERNSHIPS (unpaid positions, except as noted)

We are now accepting resumes for the following positions:

Accion Mutua

Communications Intern, MSMGF (Oakland, CA)

Community Based Research (CBR) Intern

Dental Clinic Intern

HOPWA Mental Health Intern

Human Resources 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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COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

DEPARTMENT: Communications

OBJECTIVE:
Assist the Communications Department with advertising, marketing, media relations and branding activities as well as the production of its print and online publications. This is an ideal internship for the candidate who seeks both a range and depth of professional experience. This is a full-time internship with cash stipend.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The communications intern will:

Work directly with the Communications Manager to create and produce upcoming communications and public relations plans and materials.
Assist in media outreach and planning activities for AIDS Walk Los Angeles and other smaller-scale events.
Create content for the agency Web site.
Create content for the agency’s online and print communications.
Work closely with out-of-house graphics vendor to develop collateral / marketing materials for APLA programs and services.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:
Current enrollment in a communications or marketing-related degree program. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Mastery of standard written English including accurate grammar and spelling. Willingness to work 40 hours per week through October, 2010. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Exceptional flexibility and ability to multi-task. Strong PC, MS Office, and Internet skills. Desire to pursue a professional career in communications. While previous knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues is desirable, it is not required.

Ability to:
Write clearly, concisely and persuasively; develop and adhere to project timelines; manage multiple projects simultaneously; communicate effectively and professionally with clients, staff, donors and media contacts.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

STIPEND:
A cash stipend will be offered for this position.

To apply, send resumes to:

AIDS Project Los Angeles
Attn: Human Resources
611 S. Kingsley Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Fax: (213) 201-1595
Email: jobs@apla.org

An EEO Employer.

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.

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HOPWA Mental Health Intern

DEPARTMENT: Residential Client Services

OBJECTIVE:
Assist the Residential/HOPWA Mental Health Specialist with new client intakes, client file organization, client file upkeep and streamlining of confidential mental health materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The HOPWA Mental Health intern:

Performs client intake assessments by phone and/or in-person.
Works directly under the supervision of a Masters level graduate to assist in formulation of diagnosis and treatment plan.
Inputs confidential materials into county based system.
Organizes and maintains confidential files.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

Current enrollment in a bachelor’s level social work or psychology program, or 6 month minimum volunteer experience with a community based mental health provider. Express desire to work within mental health programs. Outstanding empathy, written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to work minimum of 10 hours per week for the duration of the academic semester. Basic advocacy skills. Ability to utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make decisions. Interest in mental health, HIV/AIDS issues of local, national and global scope.

Ability to:

Empathize and build rapport with others. Willingness to learn basic crisis intervention, documentation, and multicultural and socio-economic issues. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Exceptional flexibility and ability to multi-task. Ability to write clearly and concisely; develop and adhere to professional boundaries and guidelines; communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Daily verbal interaction with the HIV positive homeless population with mental health issues and concerns. This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text on the computer terminal.

This is an unpaid internship for which college credit may be available.

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Human Resources Intern

DIVISION: Human Resources

OBJECTIVE:

The Human Resources (HR) Intern will receive a learning experience that includes a great work environment; hard-working, friendly co-workers; team-building opportunities; opportunities to learn and grow; the ability to apply classroom theory in the workplace. The HR Intern will support the human resources team with new hire orientation, onboarding of new staff, entry-level recruiting, and HR project management under the direction and supervision of the Human Resources Generalist. The HR Intern will have the opportunity to attend staff meetings and other events as they arise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting in recruiting employees for various positions, maintaining hiring information;

Developing and/or revising various special human resources projects (developing policies and procedures, new employee orientation, compensation analysis, etc.);

Developing and/or revising HR policies and procedures;

Developing and/or revising HR forms;

Submitting unemployment verifications;

Filing personnel information; and

Miscellaneous clerical work (faxing, mailing, printing, database entry, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:
A junior, senior or graduate student, majoring in human resources, industrial or organizational psychology, business or related field. Excellent organizational skills with a proactive style and the ability to meet deadlines, both as instructed and self-imposed; Self-starting, enthusiastic and flexible approach to the organization; Strong people skills and presentation skills;

Knowledge of:
A basic knowledge of human resource principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the Internet; Computer proficiency and experience with Internet research.

Ability to:
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to maintain confidentiality.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

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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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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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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.

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