RVNAhealth is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Community Health and Outreach Intern to support our Community Health Department, Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, and Marketing & Business Development efforts. This internship offers hands-on experience in public health operations, community engagement, and healthcare program coordination while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Hours: 15-20 hours per week / 3 days per week in office
Duration: June – October 2026
Location: Ridgefield, CT Office + field-based community events in Danbury and Waterbury, CT, as well as Fairfield County.
Compensation: Paid Internship ($17.00/hr)
Training will be provided. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support community events.
Key Responsibilities:
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program Support
- Track and manage client referrals from various referral sources
- Enter referrals into required systems and databases
- Follow up with referral sources as needed
- Ensure nurses have all necessary information to enroll clients
- Manage client records, including:
- Sending consent forms and uploading completed forms into systems
- Updating contact information
- Adding children upon birth
- Discharging clients when appropriate
- Send and receive requests for medical records
- Generate reports to support program tracking and compliance
- Work with volunteers to create enrollment materials, outreach tools, and educational resources
Community Health & Client Engagement
- Identify and compile community resources for clients
- Assist with texting and messaging important updates and information to clients
- Support outreach and engagement through social media messaging
Clinic Programming Support
- Return phone calls to the public interested in the community health services offered at our clinic.
- Ensure nurses have appropriate materials / files needed in order to perform duties.
- Provide data entry support as needed.
Marketing, Outreach & Business Development
- Attend and support community events, street fairs, presentations, and outreach activities on behalf of:
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
- Wellness Academy
- Business Development initiatives
- Assist with marketing and outreach initiatives
- Events can be located in a variety of places, including most of Fairfield County, lower Litchfield County, and Waterbury.
Qualifications:
- Interest in Public health, Community health, Social Work, Health Sciences, Healthcare administration, or a related field
- Ability to commit to the internship from June through October
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable engaging with the public and representing programs professionally
- Enjoys community-based work and outreach
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, and basic office technology
- Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Driver's License and reliable transportation required
- Spanish-speaking preferred
- Must be 18 years or older
It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.