[Remote] Public Health & Policy Internship

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. J Ellington Publishing LLC is focused on addressing global health challenges through innovative solutions. The Public Health & Policy Internship involves working with leadership to conduct research, develop policies, and implement health interventions aimed at improving mental health and reducing loneliness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Evidence-Based Research:
• Review peer-reviewed literature on purpose, loneliness, and health outcomes
• Analyze existing data from Voice Up's 14+ case studies showing health transformation
• Identify connections between purpose intervention and specific health metrics
• Document how authentic connection reduces healthcare utilization and costs
• Research social determinants of health related to isolation and disconnection
• Explore health disparities across demographics, cultures, and socioeconomic groups
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Research connections between athletic participation, identity, and mental health outcomes
• Investigate mental health challenges specific to athletes (performance anxiety, injury recovery, retirement transition, identity loss)
• Study sports as intervention for depression, anxiety, and social isolation
• Analyze barriers to mental health care in athletic communities and stigma reduction strategies
• Measure Impact & Outcomes:
• Design research protocols measuring health improvements from Voice Up interventions
• Develop surveys and assessment tools tracking mental health, physical health, and wellbeing
• Create data collection systems for ongoing impact measurement
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative health data
• Build evidence base demonstrating cost-effectiveness of purpose-based interventions
• Produce reports showing measurable health transformation
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Design athlete-specific mental health assessments and screening tools
• Track mental health outcomes for athletes using purpose-based interventions
• Measure impact of sports participation on depression, anxiety, and social connection
• Document athlete transition experiences (retirement, injury, career change) and mental health trajectories
• Literature Reviews & Meta-Analysis:
• Synthesize existing research on loneliness, purpose, and chronic disease
• Identify gaps in current public health approaches to isolation
• Review successful community health interventions globally
• Document best practices in preventive health and wellness programs
• Create annotated bibliographies supporting policy recommendations
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Review research on athlete mental health, sports psychology, and performance
• Analyze studies on sports as mental health intervention for general population
• Examine mental health stigma in athletic culture and successful reduction strategies
• Research youth sports and psychological development, resilience, and identity formation
• Policy Development & Advocacy:
• Create Policy Frameworks:
• Draft policy briefs connecting purpose intervention to health outcomes
• Develop recommendations for integrating purpose-based approaches into healthcare systems
• Write white papers on addressing loneliness as public health priority
• Create legislative language for purpose and connection initiatives
• Design policy proposals for funding preventive health interventions
• Build advocacy toolkits for community health organizations
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Draft policies for mandatory mental health resources in athletic programs (high school, college, professional)
• Create frameworks for integrating mental health screening in sports medicine
• Develop policy recommendations for athlete mental health education and stigma reduction
• Write proposals for funding sports-based mental health interventions in underserved communities
• Healthcare System Integration:
• Research how purpose interventions can integrate with existing care models
• Identify reimbursement pathways for community connection programs
• Develop frameworks for measuring ROI of preventive interventions
• Create partnership models between healthcare providers and community organizations
• Design training protocols for healthcare professionals in purpose-based care
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Design integration of mental health services within athletic training facilities
• Create models for sports medicine and mental health collaboration
• Develop training for coaches, athletic trainers, and sports staff in mental health first aid
• Build frameworks for referring athletes to mental health care without stigma
• Government & Institutional Advocacy:
• Research federal, state, and local health initiatives addressing isolation
• Identify policymakers and stakeholders interested in preventive health
• Draft testimony and briefing materials for legislative hearings
• Create presentations for public health departments and healthcare systems
• Build relationships with policy organizations focused on mental health and wellness
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Advocate for NCAA and professional sports league mental health policies
• Engage with state athletic associations on mental health standards
• Partner with sports organizations (IOC, Olympic committees, professional leagues) on mental health initiatives
• Create advocacy materials for youth sports organizations implementing mental health support
• Program Development & Implementation:
• Design Health Interventions:
• Create scalable programs addressing loneliness and purpose disconnection
• Develop culturally-appropriate interventions for diverse communities
• Design training curricula for community health workers and peer facilitators
• Build assessment tools measuring program effectiveness
• Create implementation guides for schools, workplaces, and community organizations
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Design mental health programs for athletic departments (high school, college, professional)
• Create peer support models for athletes addressing mental health challenges
• Develop sports-based interventions using athletic participation to address depression and anxiety
• Build transition programs for retiring athletes addressing identity and purpose loss
• Community Health Partnerships:
• Identify potential partner organizations (nonprofits, health systems, universities)
• Develop collaboration frameworks for program implementation
• Create resource materials for community-based health initiatives
• Design pilot programs testing intervention effectiveness
• Build evaluation systems tracking health outcomes in real-world settings
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Partner with athletic departments, sports teams, and leagues on mental health initiatives
• Collaborate with sports medicine organizations integrating mental health care
• Build relationships with athlete advocacy groups and mental health organizations
• Create partnerships with youth sports organizations implementing mental health support
• Educational Resource Development:
• Write educational materials on connection between purpose and health
• Create infographics, fact sheets, and presentation materials
• Develop workshops and training modules for public health professionals
• Build online resources explaining evidence-based health interventions
• Design campaigns raising awareness about loneliness as health crisis
• SPORTS & MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS: Create educational materials for athletes on mental health and help-seeking
• Develop training modules for coaches on recognizing mental health warning signs
• Design mental health literacy programs for athletic departments and teams
• Build resources for families of athletes supporting mental health needs
• Strategic Communications & Knowledge Translation:
• Translate Research to Practice:
• Write accessible summaries of complex health research
• Create case studies documenting health transformation stories
• Develop messaging connecting purpose interventions to health outcomes
• Produce content for public health audiences and general public
• Build communications strategies for policy advocacy campaigns
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Present research findings to health organizations, funders, and policymakers
• Write grant proposals supporting program expansion and research
• Create partnership materials for healthcare systems and community organizations
• Develop thought leadership content establishing Voice Up as public health innovator
• Engage with academic institutions interested in collaborative research

Skills

• Passion for public health addressing root causes of disease and disconnection
• Research skills with ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative health data
• Systems thinking understanding how policy, healthcare, and community intersect
• Empathy and understanding of mental health challenges and social isolation
• Strong writing skills translating complex research into accessible language
• Commitment to health equity and addressing disparities
• Self-motivation in remote, collaborative environment
• Public health, health policy, epidemiology, or health sciences background
• Research experience including literature reviews, data analysis, survey design
• Policy writing or advocacy experience
• Understanding of healthcare systems and health policy
• Experience with community health programs or health education
• Multilingual abilities highly valued (Spanish, French, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, etc.)
• Familiarity with social determinants of health and health equity frameworks
• Portfolio of research papers, policy briefs, or health communications work

Benefits

• Stipend opportunities

Company Overview

• Our mission is to transform how families support a better way for a healthier life. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Plainfield, IN, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.ellingtonbooks.com/leadership.

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