Health Promotion Intern

Organization Name:

University of Arizona Zuckerman Family Center for Prevention and Health Promotion 
3950 S. Country Club, Tucson, AZ 85714 

Number of Positions  10 positions 

Internship Site: Multiple Sites 

Organization Background:

The mission of the Zuckerman Family Center for Prevention and Health Promotion (ZFCPHP) is to impact the health and wellbeing of the Tucson community through education, training, research, and outreach. Our center’s programs focus on the health and wellness of elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as adults. Most recently, we have formed a dynamic partnership with the Lapan College and Career Club. While the Zuckerman Center promotes community wellness, the Lapan Club empowers underserved students through scholarships, mentorship, and resources. Together, we aim to support middle and high school students' development by offering after-school psycho-social and wellness education that fosters their overall growth. 

The ZFCPHP collaborates with a wide range of campus and community partners including, Sunnyside School District, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, Boys & Girls Club, Tucson Unified School District, and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, to expand access to health and wellness opportunities, particularly for youth. Interns have the opportunity to engage with and support these programs in a variety of ways. 

Application Contact Information & Interview Process

• Please submit complete the following application (linked below) and attach your resume to Sr. Health Educator, Elsa Loya at eloya1@arizona.edu. Internship applicants will be interviewed by Elsa.
• ZFCPHP Application 
• For additional questions about the process, please feel free to contact Elsa Loya at eloya1@ariozna.edu or 520-621-0767. 
• Application Deadline: Until all spots are filled. 

Internship Project Title: Health Promotion Intern 

Project & Internship Description:

Interns will have the opportunity to improve their skills in curriculum facilitation (public speaking), curriculum development, leadership and mentorship, health communication, conflict resolution, and adolescent health. Interns will gain valuable experiences in collaborating with community partners for wellness initiatives, including health promotion outreach, program planning, implementation, and evaluation, while gaining insight into health equity and helping create infrastructure that support wellness in schools, homes, and communities. 

Health Promotion Intern will: 

• Attend Lapan after-school programing at least once a week Monday-Thursday afternoons, from 2-6 pm at Lapan College and Career Club in South Tucson. 
• Assist with Yoga for Youth Programming, dates/times TBD 
• Contribute to the development of health media (posters, fliers, website content, social media, etc.) 
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the center, as needed. 
• Provide mentorship to younger students (elementary to high school aged). 
• Take initiative when preparing for activities, events, projects, etc. We expect students to be creative, adaptable, and patient as these programs evolve from year to year. 
• Meet with the Program Director weekly to de-brief and prepare for the upcoming week. 

Onboarding – 

• Prior to on-site work, Health Promotion Interns will receive training in the Nurtured Heart Approach and classroom facilitation techniques. As Health Promotion Interns will be working directly with minors, they will receive child abuse prevention and reporting training and undergo a Fingerprint Clearance Card background check process with the AZ Department of Public Safety, which will be compensated by U of A. 
• Health Promotion Interns will receive an orientation at the Lapan College and Career Club (and/or from other community partners) where they’ll meet the staff and receive further training.

Most importantly, students must enjoy working with adolescents and be comfortable with leadership and speaking opportunities, especially about abstract or sensitive topics!