Internships

Under the supervision of the Alcohol, Nicotine, and Other Drug (ANOD) Educator/Counselor at Health & Wellness, ANOD Interns will assist with the development and implementation of alcohol, nicotine, and other drug prevention, education, and support initiatives.

The program's goal is to reduce risk for harms associated with student alcohol, nicotine, THC, and other drug use choices.  

To that end, students can expect to be involved in the following projects: 

• Facilitate outreach and create / deliver educational programming to residence halls and student clubs and organizations 

• Educate and engage students in behavior change that positively influences well-being and sustainability 

• Promote awareness of services offered through Health & Wellness including harm reduction resources, skills and interventions including nicotine cessation, overdose prevention, and bystander intervention, to name a few. 

• Participate in allyship with students experiencing bias and discrimination as a result of their identity, problematic use of substances, or recovery process. 

This work requires a strong interest in the subject area and the ability to engage and grow student involvement in these efforts.  

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to design and implement ANOD initiatives
• Engage and collaborate with student leaders, student groups, teams, and organizations
• Create student-focused ANOD educational messaging for social media, print materials, or web content
• Enhance ANOD knowledge base relevant to work objectives by attending / reading / viewing / listening to at least one research-based article, podcast, event, or documentary weekly to share with supervisor or group
• Participate in relevant trainings, as recommended
• Utilize data collected from Health & Wellness, and the National College Health Association survey to identify high risk student populations and target education and messaging
• Identify new and creative ways to deconstruct misperceptions about alcohol and other drug use in college
• Create programs that correlate ANOD education and harm reduction to student well-being and academic success
• Complete projects assigned in a complete and timely manner
• Keep supervisor updated as to status of work assigned 
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision and intern group meetings

Qualifications

• Strong interest in college student attitudes and behaviors related to alcohol, nicotine, and other drug use
• Fields of academic study can include public health, sustainability social work, psychology, sociology, or human behavior coursework
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to synthesize research into concise and impactful messaging that connects with UNH students
• Enjoyment in seeking out and interacting with UNH students, student leaders, or other UNH community members
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to create and implement interactive educational activities to students
• Openness to exploring new ideas and sharing ideas with others
• Practiced in holding non-judgment and empathy for others
• A passion for reducing stigma around ANOD concerns and individuals in recovery

The intern will work with the ANOD Educator/Counselor to develop and meet objectives agreed upon by both parties, based on both the interests of the intern and the needs of Health & Wellness. Appropriate training will be provided on ANOD prevention education and Health & Wellness key messages. 

Hours

4-8 hours per week

Additional Information

This is an unpaid internship. If you are seeking academic credit, this must be arranged through your academic program. You will be provided training and resources needed to fulfill your internship goals, including weekly supervision meetings with the Health & Wellness ANOD Educator/Counselor.  This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in health and are seeking to gain work experience in higher education ANOD prevention education and community outreach.  

Under the supervision of our Registered Dietitian, the Nutrition and Eating Concerns Intern will work to educate their peers on evidence-based nutrition information and to deconstruct misinformation about nutrition. This will be done through implementation and evaluation of education and prevention initiatives for the 2024-2025 academic year.

This position is ideal for students who have a passion for nutrition and are interested in gaining knowledge in the areas of behavior change, nutrition, wellness, and eating concerns. An excitement for educating, public speaking, and nutrition is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong knowledge of nutrition trends, fad diets, and eating concerns through initial trainings and independent research
• Facilitate "What’s Cooking?" classes by educating their peers on how to make healthy, balanced meals and providing nutrition education on the meal being prepared (see full program description) to a variety of populations throughout campus
• Co-facilitate programs the "Let’s Talk Diets" and "How to Help a Friend" (see full program description) to a variety of populations throughout campus, along with any other requests for nutrition programming that are received
• Co-create new programs and initiatives based on the needs of the UNH community
• Provide educational programs, tables, and passive education at campus-wide events, as well as Health & Wellness sponsored and requested programs
• Research emerging science and best practices in nutrition and wellness
• Complete intern training and attend additional professional development sessions as needed

Qualifications

• Strong interest in nutrition and wellness-related issues impacting college students
• Ability to work as a team member and stay on task when working independently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to translate scientific research into easy-to-comprehend and relatable messaging
• Sensitivity to diverse social identities and issues
• Commitment to and passion for the mission of Health & Wellness
• Reliable, and able to manage time and meet deadlines
• Comfortable connecting with peers through active listening, empathy, and respect
• Strong public speaking skills in both small and large groups

Hours

4-6 hours per week

Additional Information

This is an unpaid internship. You can receive academic credit with approval of your academic department. This academic placement can be for one semester or for both fall and spring semester. You will be provided training and resources needed to fulfill your internship goals, including weekly supervision meetings with the registered dietitian. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in health and are seeking to gain work experience in nutrition education and community outreach.  

This well-being and sexual health internship at Health & Wellness offers students a unique opportunity to engage in public health initiatives aimed at promoting strategies for stress reduction, sexual health and overall well-being.

Idea candidates for this role should have:

An interest in well-being and stress-related issues affecting college students, and comprehensive sex education;

• Strong Communication (written and verbal) skills:
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Hours

4-6 hours per week, September through April.

Additional Information

This is an unpaid internship. You can receive academic credit, with approval of your academic department. This academic placement can be for one semester or for both fall and spring semester. You will be provided training and resources needed to fulfill your internship goals, and ongoing supervision.