Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Title:                                      Human Resources Intern

Reports To:                         Chief Operating Officer

Status:                                  Unpaid Intern

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Position Summary

People’s Center is looking for a Human Resources Intern to perform various administrative tasks and support our HR department’s daily activities. HR Intern responsibilities include updating our employee records with new hire information, screening resumes and scheduling interviews. If you’re interested in kick-starting your career in HR and getting a closer look of how our company approaches payroll, recruiting and employee development, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will assist in organizing and coordinating our HR policies and procedures.

 

People’s Center Clinics & Services (PCCS) is a nationally recognized community health center delivering high-quality, affordable, and culturally relevant care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. For 50 years, People’s Center has stood as a beacon of hope in the global village of Cedar-Riverside – a neighborhood that has long been the first stop for new Americans. PCCS’ mission is to deliver affordable healthcare, inspire hope, and promote community wellness.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Management, Business, or related field. Excellent communication skills.  Self-motivated.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  Desire to work in a culturally diverse environment.  Interest in health care and/or administration

 

 

Time Commitment:

10-15 hours per week Monday – Friday

 

 

To Apply:

Fill out volunteer and intern application form at www.peoples-center.org/volunteer

Position Summary

Work closely with our Clinical Quality Team to ensure that our patients are receiving the care that they need. The Intern will help patients navigate community and healthcare services, follow up with patients on the phone about their healthcare home plans, assist with health education and more. Fluency in Somali and Oromo preferred.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a health care setting, network with professional health care specialists and develop skills needed to pursue your health care career while learning the fundamental mission, structure and operation of Peoples’ Center Health Services.

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

Fluency in Somali and Oromo preferred Comfortable working directly with patients. Comfortable making phone calls. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

Time Commitment:

10-20 hours per week Monday-Friday

Position Summary

People’s Center is in need of volunteers to offer assistance in our Pediatrics Department.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a health care setting, network with professional health care specialists and help improve the patient experience. Volunteers will observe and monitor children’s play activities; read, organize art projects, and play board games with children and organize toys and materials to ensure order in lobby area.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excelled decision-making skills. Instructional skills. Experience working with children (babysitter, nanny, childcare center worker/volunteer).

 

Time Commitment:

3-5 hours per week Monday-Friday

 

 

To Apply:

Complete volunteer application form at peoples-center.org/volunteer

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for health equity and a desire to spread knowledge to your fellow classmates and community? People’s Center is looking for individuals with a strong health background and excellent people skills to develop, deliver, and promote linguistically appropriate health education and clinic promotion materials to Minneapolis community members. Volunteers will work with People’s Center staff to create materials and conduct outreach outside our clinic, on college campuses, and/or at community events. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a health care setting, collaborate with health care professionals, and gain experience bringing valuable health and knowledge information to underserved populations.

 

We offer flexible hours around your schedule, and we allow for our volunteers to work from home when appropriate. People’s Center will provide all necessary training – no prior outreach experience is necessary.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Strong passion for reducing health disparities Background in health education/ health care field Excellent communications skills Desire to work in a diverse setting Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team Ability to meet deadlines

 

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours per week

 

To Apply:

Complete volunteer application form at peoples-center.org/volunteer

 

Position Summary

Volunteer will work with Volunteer Coordinator in promoting and staffing People’s Center’s new Wellness Hub, opening January 16, 2018. Opportunities to work both internally and externally informing the community about health management skills as well as services provided in our wellness center. The volunteer may be responsible for scheduling, overseeing visitors in the Wellness Hub, teaching visitors how to properly use equipment, attending outreach events, assisting with programming and updating Wellness Hub calendar. No prior experience necessary. Training will be provided. Wellness Hub volunteers are welcome to work and/or attend programs in the Wellness Hub for free.

 

Ideal Candidate:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Passionate about health and wellness. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Knowledge of nutrition and exercise. Fluency in Somali/Oromo a plus, but certainly not required.

 

Time Commitment:

Minimum 5 hours per week for volunteers Monday-Friday Flexible hours between 9am-5pm Minimum 3 month commitment

 

 

To Apply:

Fill out volunteer and intern application form at www.peoples-center.org/volunteer

Position Summary

The marketing/PR intern will be a vital part of the People’s Center Clinics & Services team, ensuring that our public-facing presence is impeccable. The intern will help establish a database of media contacts, write press releases and patient mailings, promoting and managing our social media and web presence, perform website maintenance, market research and analysis, and attend promotional/outreach events.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a health care setting, network with professionals in both the healthcare and public relations field, develop skills to supplement your education and pursue your career, and hone your skills while providing a valuable service to an established and well-known community health center.

Minimum Requirements:

 Pursuing a degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or other related field

 Strong oral and written communication skills

 Ability to work independently

 Experience working in diverse communities

 Self-motivated

 Understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn.

 A commitment to promoting the mission of People’s Center Clinics & Services

Time Commitment:

 10-15 hours per week

 Monday – Friday

 Minimum of 3 months commitment required

To Apply:

 Email resume and a minimum of two relevant writing samples to: o montanyee@peoples-center.org