Cancer Prevention Policy Implementation Intern

85043 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Social Sciences

Part time

Yes

20

Work Schedule: 
The work schedule for this position is very flexible to be during daylight hours, but you are required to work at least 5 hours every week.  

Work Location: 
Student office in the 525@Vine, 4th Floor

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Job Title: Cancer Prevention Policy Implementation Intern

Number of Vacancies: 10

Job Description: Dr. Joseph Lee and Dr. Amanda Kong in the Division of Public Health Sciences are seeking to hire ten summer interns as data collectors for a new tobacco prevention research project. The ten interns will be collecting data on the sale of tobacco products by attempting purchases at stores in Forsyth County, including convenience stores, gas stations, dollar stores, drug stores, vape shops, and grocery stores. Pay is $18.85 an hour. In addition to submitting your application here, please send any questions to research program manager Mr. Abdul Zahra at Abdelwahab.Zahra@wfusm.edu.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Student who are experienced with tobacco products or who have previously worked in as a cashier in a convenience store or grocery store are preferred.

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, and students must have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Travel will be reimbursed. Because the research protocol involves testing age limits, we can only employee students who will be age 18, 19, or 20 in the entire summer.

 

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Essential Functions

• Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.
• Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data. Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.
• Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports. Assists with entering data and filing.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, sitting, lifting and reaching overhead. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds, shoulder height. Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart. Intact sense of sight and hearing is required. Responsible for working in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School, Undergraduate, Master's or Postgraduate enrollment required. Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required. Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required. Computer skills required.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program