Community-Led Monitoring Evaluation Consultant
Extern, Addiction and Public Policy Initiative
Program Coordinator, O’Neill Institute
Communications Intern
The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a communications intern to support the communications and events team with creating compelling content, distributing content across a wide range of platforms, and exploring creative opportunities to engage with key stakeholders.
The communications intern is a paid, part-time position. Students typically work 15-20 hours a week. The communications intern will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown Law campus in Washington, D.C.) and telework.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Draft social media content and outward-facing communications materials
- Assist with content updates to the O’Neill Institute website
- Support on project and content calendar management
- Maintain mailing list and reporter lists
- Provide editing, proofreading, and quality assurance as needed
- Participate in brainstorms and content ideation
- Research social media and PR trends, tools, and best practices
- Keep the pulse on health law issues by engaging in media monitoring and social listening
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who Are We Looking For?
Required
- A current Georgetown student
- Proficient in English
- Creative, collaborative, flexible, and eager to learn
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Detail-oriented and able to work well with little supervision
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Suite
- Experience in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube
Preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Proficiency in audio or video editing is a plus
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject [Communications Intern_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.
Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview via Zoom.
Community-Led Monitoring Evaluation Consultant
The O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, graduate-level consultant based in South Africa to support the evaluation of the Center for Global Health Policy and Politics (GHPP) partner’s community-led project. The consultant will provide a leading role in the evaluation of South Africa’s community-led monitoring program and must have extensive knowledge of the South Africa Health System.
This evaluation will concentrate specifically on Ritshidze’s engagements at district level. It will involve conducting interviews with key stakeholders and duty bearers at this level. Emphasis will primarily be on identifying and analyzing barriers, enablers and potential prospects for successful engagements at this level.
This evaluation should provide insights that can enhance the effectiveness of Ritshidze’s initiatives at district level and inform future strategies for highly impactful district-level engagements. An in-depth evaluation report summarizing key findings and offering clear recommendations is expected by the end of the 30-days consultancy.
This contract entails 30 days of work starting on September 9th 2024, with a possibility of extension. The consultant will work part-time, not to exceed 20 hours per week. Given the need for in-person interviews with key informants, the consultant must be based in South Africa.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and refining proposed research methodology
- Developing data collection interview guide(s) to be administered to key respondents.
- Conducting qualitative data collection and developing and managing database of responses
- Analyzing and visualizing data
- Meeting regularly with CLM project team and South Africa focal points
- Providing final evaluation report
- Contributing to other related project management tasks as necessary or assigned
Who Are We Looking For?
Required
- Master’s in political science, public policy, public health, or related field
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
- Experience in conducting program evaluation
- Experience or training in social science methodologies e.g., key informant interviews, focus group discussions, thematic analysis and coding
- Experience in data collection, interpretation, and presentation
- Background in global public health or global development
- Comfort with working independently
Preferred
- Experience in community-led advocacy and HIV/AIDS
- Demonstrated knowledge of South Africa’s health and political systems
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter with subject [CLME Consultant_Last Name] to ghpp@georgetown.edu by September 6, 2024 at 5 PM EST.
Events Intern
The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown Law is seeking an events intern to support the communications and events team with the virtual, hybrid, and in-person events we host across our initiatives and centers.
The events intern is a paid, part-time position. Students typically work 15-20 hours a week. Interns will primarily work on a hybrid schedule for the fall 2024 internship. In-person attendance will be required typically at least a few times a week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with O’Neill’s communications and events associate to execute events from the planning stages through post-event wrap up
- Research off-site event venues and potential vendors
- Coordinate with vendors and provide support on catering arrangements
- Create run-of-show documents
- Maintain inventory of event supplies
- Create and manage event registration forms
- Assist with event logistics, including placing room reservations, maintaining events calendar, and providing on-site event support
- Download, edit, and upload event recordings
- Perform duties as assigned
Who Are We Looking For?
Required
- A current Georgetown student
- Proficient in English
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Excellent attention to detail and able to work well with little supervision
- Excellent time management skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Suite
- Experience in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube
Preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Photography experience
- Proficiency in graphic design, audio, or video editing are a bonus
- Proficiency in Airtable and Slack
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject [Events Intern_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.
Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview via Zoom.
Extern, Addiction and Public Policy Initiative
The Addiction and Public Policy Initiative works to advance a public health approach to substance use disorders and the overdose epidemic through legal and policy strategies that promote evidence-based treatment and support recovery.
The initiative seeks law students and graduate students to work on research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy.
Work includes:
- Conducting short-term advanced research projects
- Policy writing on domestic legal and policy issues such as addiction treatment and incarceration, social determinants of addiction, and federal, state and local drug policies
The Addiction and Public Policy Initiative hosts full-time and part-time externs throughout the academic year and summer in paid positions using internal and external funding sources, as well as for course credit or to fulfill legal, medical, or graduate residency requirements. Externs can participate remotely or in-person in Washington, D.C. Paid positions are open int he summer using internal and external funding sources.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy
Who Are We Looking For?
- A current law or graduate student
- Strong qualitative or policy research, writing, and editing skills (knowledge of the U.S. legal system)
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Detail oriented and able to work well with little supervision
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Familiar with Excel.
- Interest and knowledge of U.S. state and federal legislative policymaking preferred
- Students with lived experience with addiction, recovery, and the criminal legal system are encouraged to apply
How to Apply:
Fall and Spring Term
Please send a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume with email subject [APP Externship (Your Last Name)] to oneillhlp@georgetown.edu. Please also indicate what term you are applying for in your cover letter.
Summer Term
Please apply for our Health Law Internship via our website.
Program Coordinator, O’Neill Institute
The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a program coordinator to assist with administrative and project needs. In addition to enabling the smooth functioning of the institute as a whole, the program coordinator provides additional support as needed to the institute’s various research Initiatives.
The program coordinator will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, D.C.) and telework. The program coordinator will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues. We invite you to join our team!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists project team with daily operations and administrative needs related to project work and overall Initiative goals; able to track and assist with managing many moving project pieces simultaneously.
- Manages information, contacts, and calendars to facilitate institutes’ project work; uses judgment to troubleshoot logistical issues under supervision of the director.
- Facilitates communication between directors, project team, and external stakeholders
- Prepares and assembles documents, presentations, and other materials for various projects
- Responds to general inquiries about the O’Neill Institute
- Responsible for coordinating travel, events, and meetings with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
- Works closely with the communications team to publicize relevant events, publications, and pertinent information.
- Assists with outreach, invitations, and event logistics for initiative events.
- Coordinates with the finance team as needed to ensure smooth financial processes and transactions
- Reconciles ProCards and processes expense reports for director and other senior staff as needed
Who Are We Looking For?
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with modest supervision
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in multiple work streams
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and to interact successfully with a variety of personalities
- Talent for managing information, contacts, calendars, booking travel, and meeting and event planning
- B.A. or B.S.
- One to two years of project, program, or office management experience, full- or part-time
- Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
How to Apply:
To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject [Program Coordinator_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.
Richmond Oral Health Scholars
The Center for Community Health Innovation at the O’Neill Institute invites rising second- and third-year Georgetown Law students to apply for the Richmond Oral Health Scholars Program. Oral health serves as a key indicator of overall well-being; policies and practices promoting oral health and integrating oral and systemic health can improve health outcomes. This program provides an immersive, community-engaged policy lawyering experience to enrich students’ understanding of policymaking, health systems, and advocacy. Scholars will gain interdisciplinary legal, policy, and research training to inspire integrative solutions to oral and systemic health disparities. Scholar activities will support ongoing community- and client-based work to reduce disparities in access to oral health in the District of Columbia.
Richmond Oral Health Scholars will:
- Deepen understanding of biological, social, and behavioral risk factors common to oral and systemic disease
- Participate in community coalition building and interaction with local government actors
- Conduct legal and policy research and writing
- Strengthen academic writing and public speaking skills
- Analyze models from other states for adoption locally
- Support community-based change-making
- Participate in cross-campus professional development and substantive learning sessions with Scholars from the Medical and McCourt Schools
Deadlines:
Applications Open: August 19
Applications Close: August 30. Applications received after August 30 will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Start Date: September 2024 – June 2025
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample of no more than 10 pages to oneillhlp@georgetown.edu, with the subject “Richmond Oral Health Scholars Application_[Last Name].”
Senior Events Manager
The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a senior events manager to plan, execute, and evaluate in-person and virtual events that are in service of the Institute’s mission and vision. The senior manager will also serve as an advisor to the director of strategic communications and substantive directors across the Institute on event strategy.
The senior events manager will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown Law campus in Washington, D.C.) and telework. The senior events manager will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues. This position reports to the director of strategic communications and will work closely with the senior director of finance and external affairs and the chief of staff to develop event budgets, reporting, and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead on designing, executing, and evaluating in-person and virtual events
- Collaborate with teams to identify event objectives, themes, and target audiences
- Develop event timelines, project plans, and logistical details to ensure smooth execution
- Manage event budgets, including expense tracking
- Manage relationships with event vendors and partners across Georgetown campuses and beyond
- Provide strategic event guidance to Institute leadership
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and AV
- Assist with event marketing and promotion
- Provide on-site event support and troubleshooting
- Mentor and support the Institute’s events associate
Who Are We Looking For?
Required
- Six to nine years of experience in managing and executing events
- Diplomatic and friendly personality
- Collaborative spirit with solid relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
- Detailed-oriented with superior organizational skills
- Creative problem solver who has the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment Exceptional at handling multiple tasks with competing priorities and changing circumstances
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Experience creating content for social media and newsletters
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Experience with Airtable and Slack
- Experience with WordPress
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit GU Careers.
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