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.

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