OUR MISSION:
Family Reach is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to removing the financial barriers standing between cancer patients and their treatment — such as loss of income, increased out-of-pocket expenses, and socioeconomic factors. When faced with these financial barriers, families have to make impossible decisions like choosing between paying for treatment or basic essentials like housing, food, and transportation. No family should have to choose between their health and their home — and we won’t stop until that’s the reality.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW:

Family Reach is seeking an unpaid intern to join our team this summer. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in nonprofit organization management or looking to earn course credits.

From the moment of diagnosis, race, ethnicity, income level, zip code, and language create financial and clinical barriers to cancer care. These factors should not define a patient’s chance of survival, but they do.

The Programs and Health Equity team at Family Reach is committed to expanding their knowledge on the effect of social determinants of health on cancer outcomes. To achieve this, Family Reach is actively engaged in research to guide its programs, with the ultimate goal of enhancing outcomes for Black and Hispanic/Latino communities.

The Research Intern will work closely with Family Reach’s VP of Programs and Health Equity to support ongoing research projects related to cancer equity. The intern will gain hands-on experience in research methods and techniques, data collection and analysis, and report writing, and will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of research publications.

The intern will work 15-20 hours per week starting end of May 2024 to mid-August 2024, but the start and end dates can be flexible to accommodate an academic calendar.

Key Resonsilbities

Literature Review

  • Conduct and assist with literature reviews, data collection, and data analysis for ongoing research projects

  • The literature will primarily focus on basic needs being met (food, housing, transportation, utilities) and improved access and adherence to cancer treatment and outcomes

Research

  • Assist with the preparation of research reports, presentations, and other publications

  • Attend team meetings and participate in discussions related to ongoing research projects

  • Conduct background research on potential funding opportunities for future research projects

  • Assist with other research-related tasks as needed

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, public health, non-profit management) preferred

  • Strong research skills, including experience with literature reviews and data analysis

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Passion for social justice and non-profit work

  • Access to laptop

FAMILY REACH VALUES:
Family Reach is inclusive of all racial, ethnic, and cultural minorities; LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, individuals that are neurodivergent, and individuals from all educational backgrounds. We encourage multiple perspectives and experiences, support a multicultural environment, and are dedicated to building our leadership and staff to reflect these values and the diverse communities we serve.