[bioundgrd] FW: IAP + Summer 2022 Social Impact Internships (PKG Center)

Mon Nov 8 09:25:08 EST 2021

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From: Jill Bassett <jbassett at mit.edu<mailto:jbassett at mit.edu>>
Subject: Please share with undergrads: IAP + Summer 2022 Social Impact Internships (PKG Center)

Hello! Happy Friday!
Please share the below IAP + Summer social impact internships with your UGs. Some really interesting and substantial opportunities are below.

For example, for IAP—a student can work with the world’s first Chief Heat Office<https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/5563474?mc_cid=b503a1f012&mc_eid=0920844901>r (!) on Climate + Heat Health in the Miami area. Article here<https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-29/miami-chief-heat-officer-sets-out-resilience-agenda>. Someone please snap this up before I somehow go back to college and do so. 😊

More opportunities will be coming online soon. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so students should apply ASAP. Internships can be remote or in-person, circumstances permitting.

Thanks for spreading the word!
All best,
Jill

Jill S. Bassett
Associate Dean + Director
PKG Center for Public Service<https://pkgcenter.mit.edu/>
MIT
617-216-8233 (cell)

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IAP & Summer 2022 Social Impact Internships
November 5, 2021
Looking for a way to make an impact this IAP or Summer? Apply for a paid Social Impact Internship through the PKG Center! We are adding new internships every day. You're eligible to apply if you're a currently enrolled undergraduate with US work authorization. We encourage you to apply ASAP, as employers are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

If you have questions about your eligibility or our positions, please feel free to reach out tostudentworker at mit.edu<mailto:studentworker at mit.edu>.

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Racial Justice

EdTech Equity Intern Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (IAP<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=112e5b6433&e=0920844901>) (Summer<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=2a586e0170&e=0920844901>)
The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of students through their commitment to building anti-racist schools. SEZP calls upon skilled and passionate interns to join them in leading the development and evolution of computer science and IT instructional and technological systems, supports, oversight, and monitoring for programs serving the program's scholars.
Application Deadline: November 26th, 2021

Additional Opportunities:
Digital Art Intern <https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=0ad8c0ec75&e=0920844901> Bennett College (IAP) Application Deadline: November 30th, 2021
Equitable Entrepreneurship Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=a93f7a482d&e=0920844901> Majira Project (IAP) Application Deadline: December 17th, 2021
Tech for Good Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=ab7d46e1fa&e=0920844901> Majira Project (Summer) Application Deadline: May 20th, 2021

Climate Change & Environment

Sustainability Marketing Associate<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=8c3c01d597&e=0920844901> Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (IAP)
Are you ready to leverage your creativity, collaborative spirit, and enthusiasm to drive engagement and growth for an organization? BIDMC is seeking a Sustainability Marketing Associate to assist with marketing and communications to support its sustainability goals related to carbon emissions, waste, green commuting, responsible procurement, and local & sustainable food.
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2021

Green Labs Research Associate <https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=c3895a9da1&e=0920844901> Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (IAP)
The Green Labs Working Group of BIDMC is dedicated to leading their labs in sustainability best practices that align and support hospital-wide goals. The Green Labs Research Associate will collaborate with the Sustainability Program Manager and Green Labs Chair to provide resources and support programs tailored specifically for BIDMC’s laboratories and research community.
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2021

Watershed Science Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=fdc47f176f&e=0920844901> Charles River Watershed Association (Summer)
Are you passionate about environmental issues and water quality? If so, then this internship is for you! The Charles River Watershed Association is seeking an intern to assist with areas such as water sampling, invasive plant management, data management, and environmental advocacy.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2022

Data Analysis Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=8eb6c0ec2d&e=0920844901> Charles River Watershed Association (Summer)
The Charles River Watershed Association is committed to environmental advocacy, and is currently seeking an intern in data analytics for their Blue Cities program, which works to treat stormwater runoff before it enters the Charles River through a unique synthesis of infrastructure and the design of natural green corridors.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2022

Software Engineering and Web Development Intern Conservation X Labs (IAP<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=1c45e11583&e=0920844901>) (Summer<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=d74f2fb45a&e=0920844901>)
Conservation X Labs is looking for an intern who likes to experiment, to make things, to hack things, to test things, and to break things (particularly dogmatic approaches to conservation or technology). The intern will work with the engineering lab on their AI and machine-learning project, Edge AI, which enables wildlife researchers to create and deploy models to answer important conservation questions.
IAP Application Deadline: December 3rd, 2021
Summer Application Deadline: April 1st, 2022

Transportation and Planning Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=f41b3c3c86&e=0920844901> WalkBoston (Summer)
WalkBoston is committed to centering racial equity and justice in their work, overlapping with efforts related to affordable housing, food access, harm reduction, transit access, and more. By making walking safer through assessments, analysis, and meetings, WalkBoston empowers individuals and strengthens communities. Interns with WalkBoston gain experience in transportation-related design and planning, community engagement, advocacy, and community revitalization efforts.
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2022

Additional Opportunities:
Sustainability and Innovation Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=d89e1e78ee&e=0920844901> World Wildlife Fund (Summer) Application Deadline: November 11th, 2021
Clean Energy Research Intern Northwest RiverPartners (I<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=12a16c2a0f&e=0920844901>AP<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=c832566911&e=0920844901> and Summer<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=1d4930b653&e=0920844901>) Application Deadline: November 15th, 2021 (IAP) and February 28th, 2022 (Summer)
Climate and Heat Health Task Force Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=d82632d868&e=0920844901> Miami-Dade County (IAP) Application Deadline: November 20th, 2021
Climate Action Plan Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=e9a0586106&e=0920844901> Bennett College (IAP) Application Deadline: November 30th, 2021

Tech, Data & Research

Performance Analytics Intern <https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=ab6a2650d3&e=0920844901> Executive Office of Administration and Finance (IAP)
The Operational Services Division is looking to for an intern who will work alongside a team lead to recommend, gather, and implement a data model to integrate the procurement, accounting and vendor management database tables for the department. This is a great opportunity to flex your data skills, while building a greater understanding and appreciation for purchasing decisions.
Application Deadline: December 17th, 2021

Business Development Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=69227287a4&e=0920844901> Seeding Labs (Summer)
Seeding Labs connects resources that are critical but often out of economic or geographic reach to scientists in developing countries. They are seeking to employ a Business Development Intern to strengthen and grow their partnerships with life sciences corporations, specifically focusing on analysis surrounding outreach, pitch opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and sustainable fundraising.
Application Deadline: December 17th, 2021

Back-end Web Developer<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=2d82ed6cc8&e=0920844901> The Coding School (IAP)
The Coding School works to ensure that all students have access to coding education and are equipped with the coding skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world. They are seeking an intern who can work both individually and on a team, focusing on site maintenance and back-end web development to keep students, educators, policymakers, and sponsors up-to-date on their impact.
Application Deadline: December 27th, 2021

Data Analyst Intern <https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=84debaae46&e=0920844901> The Coding School (IAP)
The Coding School is looking for a Data Analyst Intern who will create, distribute, collect and analyze student survey data to measure student engagement and retention. The intern will also conduct research and analysis on past and current programs to evaluate program effectiveness for both the codeConnects and Qubit by Qubit programs.
Application Deadline: December 28th, 2021

Additional Opportunities:
Data Visualization Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=58ede2c978&e=0920844901> Bennett College (IAP) Application Deadline: November 30th, 2021
Analytics and Transparency Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=1287564879&e=0920844901> Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Summer) Application Deadline: February 28th, 2022

Health & Medicine

Communications Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=f2bcc03425&e=0920844901> Massachusetts Commission for the Blind(IAP)
MCB is the designated agency and point of entry for rehabilitation and social services for residents of the Commonwealth who are declared to be legally blind or visually impaired by an eye professional. MCB offers vocational rehabilitation and social rehabilitation services to approximately 26,000 individuals who are blind and visually impaired throughout the Commonwealth to support independence and integrated community participation. As an intern, you will work closely with the Director of Communications to perform a variety of tasks including media research, social media support, event coordination, content management, and more!
Application Deadline: December 1st, 2021

Medical Oxygen Engineering Program Assistant<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=ef90257786&e=0920844901> Build Health International (IAP)
BHI is committed to health equity, working to develop quality health infrastructure in areas that lack access to vital facilities. BHI's medical oxygen program is rapidly growing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they seek to better understand design standards, building codes, and installation of medical oxygen systems. Through this project, the intern will work directly with architects and engineers in the field and learn about the complexities, challenges, and rewards of building healthcare infrastructure in low-resource communities.
Application Deadline: December 31st, 2021

Performance and Reporting Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=749861bead&e=0920844901> MassHealth (Summer)
MassHealth is the State’s combined Medicaid program + Children’s Health Insurance Program, with the ACO Performance and Reporting team leading efforts to understand and engage MassHealth’s Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) so they can best serve their members and manage their own performance. They are seeking an intern who will lead projects evaluating the effectiveness of ACOs in order to hold health care systems/providers accountable to reducing health care costs, and improving quality and member experience for Medicaid members.
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2022

Social Determinants Of Health Policy Fellow<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=d206459de4&e=0920844901> MassHealth (Summer)
The Social Services Integration (SSI) Team is leading MassHealth’s efforts to pilot the integration of social determinants of health into healthcare as a way to improve health and reduce costs, which has become especially critical in light of the global pandemic. The intern will help develop and implement policies and crunch data for the new program.
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2022

Additional Opportunities:
Public Health Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=bdd6b5f67d&e=0920844901> Bennett College (IAP) Application Deadline: November 30th, 2021
Healthcare Reform/ACO Intern<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=e6d8877d56&e=0920844901> MassHealth (Summer) Application Deadline: April 1st, 2022

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How to Find a Social Impact Internship

The PKG Center advertises all of our Social Impact Internships on MIT Handshake<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=018853bdf7&e=0920844901>. Our internships are also listed on the new ELx platform<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=0664655f8f&e=0920844901>, which provides links to apply on MIT Handshake. To search for Social Impact Employment positions on Handshake, use the filter feature:

1. Scroll down to the “Labeled by Your School” field
2. Select “PKG funding eligible” to find eligible funded social impact internship (federal work study-eligible positions will be labeled with a "federal work study eligible" tag)
3. Apply directly on Handshake

Watch this 2-minute video on how to search for internships using labels on Handshake<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=e6034785f8&e=0920844901>. To apply for a position, follow the instructions in the posting on Handshake.

Note: Host sites will be screening applicants on a rolling basis, so please apply to internships ASAP. Application deadlines listed are subject to change.

Additional PKG Opportunities

IDEAS Chat & Chew: Systems-led Social Innovation<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=f21155c710&e=0920844901>
November 5, 2021

IDEAS Chat & Chew-Ethics in Social Innovation<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=838e3fa1d1&e=0920844901>
November 12, 2021 2:00-3:00

IDEAS Chat & Chew-Approaching a Theory of Change<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=ef86fda68d&e=0920844901>
November 19, 2021 2:00-3:00

IDEAS Proposal Writing Workshop<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=c685fef251&e=0920844901>
December 1, 2021 6:00-7:30

To stay updated on further PKG opportunities, visit us at https://pkgcenter.mit.edu<https://mit.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fbfcbe5f8114f808637f837c4&id=77cf4ee289&e=0920844901>.

Happy to help.
If you have questions about PKG Social Impact Internships, please reach out to studentworker at mit.edu<mailto:studentworker at mit.edu?subject=Newsletter%20Questions>.

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