Koreatown Youth and Community Center

Prevention Education (PE) Unit provides evidence-based and innovative alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) prevention services to its community to address youth use and ATOD disparities throughout SPA 4 and the greater Los Angeles region using a multi-prong approach based on the social-ecological model and other prevention frameworks. The Health Advocacy Intern will provide support in the areas of coalition work, community education, and outreach. Key Responsibilities: Observe and support daily activities of ATOD prevention program that include but is not limited to: ● social media development, ● informational and educational materials development, ● event planning, implementation, and evaluation ● curriculum planning and implementation, ● community outreach Attend prevention team and coalition meetings, as directed. Participate in weekly supervision with preceptor. Requirements: ● Must be currently enrolled as a college student. ● Awareness of cultural humility and able to work with a diverse population ● Professional, punctual, flexible and reliable ● Have general computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ● Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner ● Provide background check clearance and negative TB test results Time commitment: Minimum of 10 hours per week for at least 3 months. Reports to: Melanie To, MPH, Prevention Education (PE) Manager or preceptor as assigned. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FULL. If you have any questions, or to be waitlisted please email your resume to volunteer@kyccla.org and be sure to reference the position you'd like to apply for.