Student Intern

Overview The Opportunity FCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Student Intern. We are seeking a Student Intern to support our Prevention Coalitions (Aging Safely, Roosevelt, & Hempstead) and OASAS Prevention Program. The Prevention Coalitions & Program Intern will work closely with the Program Coordinators of the 3 Prevention Coalitions & Program Supervisor of the Prevention Program, as well as the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement. Responsibilities Assist our 3 prevention coalitions and prevention program in organization & implementation of Community Outreach Events/trainings, supporting their media campaign design/development and distribution as well as our youth programs. Assist prevention program with individual & group client assessments & sessions. Assist prevention program with substance use prevention community group & community education facilitation. Attend monthly coalition meetings and aid in the preparation of meeting minutes to be sent out to coalition members in a timely manner. Attend community/outreach events to engage/educate community members in raising awareness and prevention of substance misuse. Assist in prevention coalition & program data collection. Assist Program Coordinator in managing the Safe Space Gathering meetings. Aid in setup/takedown of programs and handling food orders for the youth. Monitor sign-in/sign-out sheets, ensuring accurate attendance totals. Help manage disruptive behavior in a way that does not interrupt the flow of the meeting for others. Assist with social media engagement by helping produce informational content for social channels as assigned (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). Post informational/community event flyers to social channels as assigned. Produce media content that highlights programming being done by the coalition and YHPC (e.g., "shoutout" infographics). Monitor social media web analytics monthly (e.g., page views, new followers). Qualifications MSW Generalist (1st year): 15 hours/week or MSW Specialized (2nd year): 15 hours/week. Relevant knowledge and/or experience working with high-need Nassau and/or Suffolk communities. Excellent verbal and written skills including public speaking. Proficient computer skills with MS Office. Valid and clean driver's license. Schedule Flexible-M/F based on program/school needs. Some night and weekend hours, as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr