Better Health & Policy for Families Associate (Public Health Track) Position Summary The Better Health & Policy for Families Associate (Public Health Track) is an applied, research-based internship/practicum opportunity designed for students and early-career professionals interested in advancing family-centered public health, policy analysis, and community-based systems change. This role focuses on understanding and strengthening how families function as primary health ecosystems, while identifying policy and systems-level opportunities to improve mental health, access to care, and workforce pathways. The position integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to inform evidence-based, community-driven solutions. Organization Overview Voice Up is a research-driven public health and workforce innovation model with engagement across 257+ higher education institutions and 42 countries. Through the Applied Purpose Science Research Lab, Voice Up: identifies and strengthens family and community contributions to health and wellbeing connects lived experience to health-related and purpose-driven pathways develops scalable approaches that integrate mental health, identity, and workforce systems Voice Up advances a non-traditional, prevention-focused public health model, recognizing families as foundational units of health. Location Remote (Global Participation Supported) Time Commitment Minimum 150 total hours (standard internship / MPH Applied Practice Experience) Flexible completion across one or multiple academic terms Eligibility Open to students and recent graduates from all academic disciplines, with strong alignment for: Public Health (MPH) Health Policy Social Work Sociology Psychology Public Administration Community Health Primary Responsibilities 1. Family-Centered Public Health Research Conduct mixed-methods research, including: qualitative analysis of lived experiences within families quantitative tracking of engagement and outcomes Identify patterns related to: mental health caregiving roles family dynamics 2. Health Policy Analysis & Systems Mapping Analyze policies impacting: family health and wellbeing access to services workforce pathways Map gaps between: lived experience policy frameworks service delivery systems 3. Community & Family Health Engagement Support engagement with: individuals families community networks Identify informal systems of support and care 4. Workforce & Pathway Development Identify how family roles connect to: health-related careers community leadership Support development of family-centered pathway models 5. Program Evaluation & Impact Measurement Track and analyze: engagement participation outcomes related to family health Contribute to evaluation reports and recommendations 6. Ethical and Equity-Focused Practice Apply principles of: health equity cultural humility non-extractive engagement Ensure responsible handling of: narratives data community insights Learning Outcomes Participants will gain experience in: family-centered public health approaches health policy analysis and systems thinking mixed-methods research (qualitative + quantitative) community-based engagement strategies program evaluation and impact assessment Preferred Skills and Competencies Strong interest in: family systems public health policy community engagement Analytical and critical thinking skills Effective written and verbal communication Ability to work independently in a remote environment Work Environment 100% Remote Flexible scheduling Research-driven, collaborative environment Application Instructions To apply, submit: Resume Cover Letter Email: Subject Line: Better Health & Policy for Families Associate (Public Health Track) Additional Information Applicant Equal Opportunity Statement Voice Up welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and disciplines. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
