Employer: City of Philadelphia Managing Director's Office for Health & Human Services.
Position: Outreach & Community Service Engagment Intern
Work Location: 1401 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19102
Wage: $16.35/hr Must qualify for federal workstudy via FAFSA.
Email wkstudy@temple.edu to review eligibility.
Length of Employment: Fall (est. early September – December). Dates are flexible, depending on the academic term and work study amount.
Work Schedule:
- Hours per week: We are looking for one intern to work part-time (10 - 15 hours/week). Specific hours per week can be flexible depending on student’s work study amount.
- Weekly schedule: The student’s regular schedule will be between the hours of 9 – 5 pm. Intern’s hours will include some evening and weekend time to attend community events.
- Interns must be able to work in person, but there may limited opportunities for remote work. A SEPTA pass will be provided
To Apply: Email Lauren.hoffarth@phila.gov
Job Description:
The MDO’s Health and Human Services Cluster is looking for a Fall 2025 intern to support various community engagement and outreach efforts. This intern will help us broaden the reach and public understanding of the services offered by HHS departments as well as support the outreach for the Philly Phlush Public Restroom Pilot. Interns will spend the semester getting a closer look at the operations of government and improving skills related to outreach, community engagement, building relationships with stakeholders, and project management. The intern will be supervised by a Senior Project Manager in MDO-HHs but will also work closely with the HHS Chief of Staff.
- Attending events put on by community groups in Philadelphia to listen to their needs, help connect them to HHS programs and services, and share this information back with HHS so we can improve our programs and service delivery.
- Assist in developing a feedback loop between community members and stakeholder groups with the HHS cluster.
- Developing of one-pagers and other community outreach materials to broaden the reach and public understanding of the services offered by HHS departments
- Performing research and writing memos concerning best practices for community engagement and community informed program development.
- Preparing for the opening of a Philly Phlush public restroom at Clark Park in West Philadelphia by designing materials for opening, doing outreach to local community groups, administering surveys, and documenting lessons for future expansion of the pilot.
- Supporting community engagement in the next neighborhood where the Philly Phlush public restroom pilot will expand to. This could include designing materials, attending meetings with community groups, joining staff at tabling events, and documenting community feedback.
- Designing and implementing a survey to gather feedback from individuals in Center City on the Philly Phlush public restroom
General Qualifications:
We are looking for a team player with an enthusiasm for learning new skills to assist with our office’s operations. We need students who are organized, hardworking, self-motivated, and strong writers to help support the office’s work. Candidates must…
- Have work study eligibility or other funding.
- Be able to work in person in Philadelphia during the internship.
- Have strong communication, writing, and research skills and comfort with Microsoft Office.
- Be reliable and dependable.
Students in graduate programs or undergraduate seniors are preferred. Students studying communications, public policy, sociology, government, political science, urban studies, law, social work, public health, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Those with experience working directly with Philadelphia communities are also encouraged to apply.