Sun Safety Community Specialist Internship

Applications are Now Open for the Sun Safety Internship Program for Students (Spring-Summer 2025) 

The Dana Farber Cancer Institute Sun Safety/Skin Cancer Prevention Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2025! Are you passionate about public health, community outreach, and making a difference? Join us as a Sun Safety Community Specialist Intern and help advance Dana-Farber’s mission to reduce health disparities in cancer prevention and screening. 

This program offers a unique opportunity for students to develop valuable skills in health education and community engagement while working closely with our expert team to address structural barriers to care in Greater Boston-area neighborhoods and the Cape. Interns will play a vital role in educating the public on sun safety and skin cancer prevention, becoming the face of Dana-Farber at community events and on our mobile Blum Family Resource Center Van. 

You’ll gain hands-on experience, working on culturally tailored interventions and directly engaging with diverse populations. From event coordination to social media outreach, this internship is ideal for students who are eager to grow their professional networks, learn from leaders in public health, and contribute meaningfully to community health initiatives. 

Program Details: 

Dates: April – August 2025  

Hours: 20 hours/week, flexible during the spring academic semester; part-time (20 hrs) in summer 

Location: Boston metro area (with travel to Greater Boston neighborhoods and the Cape) 

Eligibility: 

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in Public Health, Health Education, the medical field, or a related field 

Preference will be given to juniors and seniors in undergraduate programs and graduate students 

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, or Cantonese are a plus 

Previous experience in customer service is preferred 

Key Responsibilities: 

Plan and coordinate sun screening and skin cancer education events 

Assist with administrative tasks and event logistics 

Engage community members in discussions about sun safety and skin cancer prevention 

Distribute educational materials and sunscreen samples 

Support social media efforts to promote awareness 

Why Apply? 

Gain real-world experience in public health and community outreach 

Work directly with diverse communities to address health disparities 

Enhance your skills in communication, event planning, and program implementation 

Expand your professional network within one of the nation’s top cancer institutes 

Apply Now: Applications are due by Friday, February 14th, 2025, at 5 PM ET. If interested, please complete this application carefully with your resume attached and upload question responses. Email address on the application to receive a reference form!