The Opportunity

FCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Student Intern. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a Student Intern to support our Prevention Coalitions (Aging Safely, Roosevelt, & Hempstead) and OASAS Prevention Program.

The Prevention Coalitions & Program Intern will work closely with the Program Coordinators of the 3 Prevention Coalitions & Program Supervisor of the Prevention Program, as well as the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement.

Specifically, the responsibilities and qualifications of the position include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist our 2 prevention coalitions and prevention program in organization & implementation of Community Outreach Events/trainings, supporting their media campaign design/development and distribution as well as our youth programs.
• Assist prevention program with individual & group client assessments & sessions.
• Assist prevention program with substance use prevention community group & community education facilitation.
• Attend monthly coalition meetings and aid in the preparation of meeting minutes to be sent out to coalition members in a timely manner.
• Attend community/outreach events to engage/educate community members in raising awareness and prevention of substance misuse.
• Assist in prevention coalition & program data collection.
• Assist Program Coordinator in managing the Safe Space Gathering meetings
  • Aid in setup/takedown of programs & Handling food orders for the youth.
• Monitor sign-in/sign-out sheet, ensuring accurate attendance totals.
• Helping to manage disruptive behavior in a way that will not interrupt the flow of the meeting for others
• Assist with social media engagement by helping produce informational content for social channels as assigned (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  • Posting informational/community event flyers to social channels as assigned
• Produce media content that highlights programming being done by the coalition and YHPC (e.g. “shoutout” infographics)
• Monitoring social media web analytics monthly (e.g. page views, new followers)
• Aid in the roll out of large media campaigns that require multiple and consistent posts (e.g. red ribbon week, substance use prevention months).
• Provide reports of social media page growth, engagement, and other activity for KPI Quarterly reports to Program Coordinators.

Qualifications

• MSW Generalist (1st year): 15 hours/week or MSW Specialized (2nd year): 15 hours/week.
• Relevant knowledge and/or experience working with high need Nassau and/or Suffolk communities.
• Excellent verbal and written skills-including public speaking skills.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office.
• Valid and clean driver's license. 

Schedule: 

Flexible-M/F based on program/school needs. Some night and weekend hours, as needed.