Local Board of Health Team Lead

Role availability subject to need

Overview

The Team Lead will support a specific Massachusetts community or project by managing a team of 5-20 assigned volunteers completing a variety of work based on the community's specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with LBOH or project contact to determine scope of work and team needs
  • Provide insight into capabilities of the APHVC and provide expertise as needed
• Document team’s work weekly and provide intermittent updates to the Field Operations Manager on project status
• Hold weekly team meetings to coordinate ongoing project work and check-in with volunteers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Availability 10-15 hours per week
• Affiliation with one of the APHVCs partner institutions
  • Boston University
  • Bridgewater State University
  • Harvard University
  • Holyoke Community College
  • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • Northeastern University
  • Northern Essex Community College
  • Regis College
  • Simmons University
  • Tufts University
  • UMass Amherst
  • UMass Lowell
  • UMass Medical School
• Experience managing teams and projects
• Responsive, detail-oriented, and comfortable with a rapid pace
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A fast and flexible learner
• A commitment to advancing health equity and social justice
• Knowledgeable in public health
• Highly independent and proactive worker
• A team player, excited to support local public health in Massachusetts

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. In your cover letter, please answer the questions below:

• What is your available start date?
• What are the days/hours that you are available to work?
• Can you please describe how this practicum experience will contribute to your professional development and learning? [Paragraph answer]
• Can you please describe your skills and experiences related to community engagement and partnership development? [Paragraph answer]

Additional Resources

Volunteer Role: Local Board of Health Team Lead

Note: The APHVC seeks to include a range of lived experiences in our organizational leadership. To that end, anyone who is interested in this role should apply--even if you do not perfectly match the qualifications listed above. We strongly encourage applications and inquiries from women, LGBTQIA+ identified persons, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, people with disabilities, and others from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.