Job Title:             Data Management Internship
Organization:    New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Nutrition Strategy Program


The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) has pioneered innovative work on trans fat, calorie labeling, and nutrition standards. The Nutrition Strategy Program at the NYC Health Department develops new models for serving healthful food in a range of venues, including but not limited to schools, hospitals, and restaurants. Leading the National Salt Reduction Initiative, implementing the NYC Food Standards, and developing innovative approaches to improving the food environment are key programmatic activities.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Nutrition Strategy Program is seeking an intern to perform data entry as part of a nutrition project. This is an opportunity to work on groundbreaking food and nutrition policy that serves as a model for public health policy nationwide. NYC Health Department internships are an excellent way to develop public health policy skills and work on projects that are applicable to job opportunities in the future.

The internship begins in early January 2014.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*            Enter data into relational database based on detailed protocol.
*            Search websites for data.
*            Perform basic electronic file management (print, PDF, save documents on server, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:
*            Candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and have strong communication skills.
*            Candidate with data entry experience and an interest in nutrition, public policy or public health is preferred.
*            Candidate should be available to work at least 14 hours per week at Health Department's main office in Queens.

TO APPLY:
Please send resume and cover letter to Sarah Niederman [log in to unmask] with ""Position Title_Your Name" in subject line.

Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN
Professor of Nutrition
CUNY School of Public Health
Hunter College & The CUNY Graduate Center
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