About Us

DotHouse Health Community Health Center is committed to advancing health equity and providing high-quality, community-centered care to the greater Dorchester community. Our Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) Department works collaboratively to expand access to inclusive, culturally responsive care and education.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and community-minded intern to join our Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) team. This 10-week hybrid internship offers hands-on experience in public health programming, health education, and community engagement. The intern will support ongoing SRH initiatives while gaining exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration within a community health center setting. The intern will report to our Public Health Project Manager

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (combination of remote and on-site work in Dorchester, MA)
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment

 Learning Opportunities

• Design and implement independent or team-based community engagement projects
• Shadow healthcare providers and observe clinical and public health workflows
• Attend trainings, webinars, and workshops related to public health and SRH
• Gain practical experience in health communication, program development, and health equity work

Compensation

• Intern will receive an hourly stipend.
• The expected commitment is 10-12 hours per week for approximately three months, with the possibility of an extension.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to chioma.mbonu@dothousehealth.org

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a public health-related field
• Interest in public health, sexual and reproductive health, or health equity
• Strong cross-cultural communication and organizational skills
• Creativity and interest in social media, education, or youth engagement
• Experience with Canva, social media platforms, or outreach is a plus (not required)

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of an SRH Open House/Community Fair
• Create and manage social media content focused on sexual and reproductive health and community health topics
• Develop educational and informational slides for display on DotHouse Health TV screens
• Contribute to the Health Equity Training Committee in developing staff training focused on racial justice, anti-bias and anti-discrimination practices, the use of inclusive language, and more. 
• Collaborate with youth to create zines for peer-based health education
• Attend monthly SRH Committee meetings with providers, nurses, family planning counselors, and administrative staff
• Participate in weekly SRH team meetings with leadership and program staff