GRA – Climate and Health Capacity Building, Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance
Category : Student Opportunities
The Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers), helps clients and their partners develop the professional skills, evidence-based programs, and policy action needed to build healthier communities. Emory Centers provides innovative trainings, technical assistance, and materials to build the knowledge and skills to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships. Clients include state and local departments of health, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Services span all public health issues, risk factors, and professional competencies. Emory Centers is a part of the Rollins School of Public Health’s Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES) department.
The Climate and Health Actionable Research and Translation (CHART) Center is a project in which Emory Centers partners with the RSPH Gangerosa Department of Environmental Health and several Atlanta-based community partners. CHART’s mission is to generate new knowledge about the health risks associated with climate change in urban areas, particularly those related to heat exposure, and to translate this knowledge into action through equitable partnerships that enhance health. The CHART Center is composed of four cores that aim to lead innovative research in heat and health, build the capacity of climate change and health investigators, and utilize community knowledge and concerns to inform translational research.
Position Summary: As a Climate and Health Capacity Building Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), you will work mostly within the Research Capacity Building Core and the Administrative Core. In this position, you will:
- Provide technical, administrative, and coordination support for live and on-demand webinars and seminars
- Conduct environmental scans to support investigators new to climate and health within the Pilot Project Program
- Support the development and maintenance of a CHART newsletter
- Develop and post content for social media channels through CHART
- Support the development and evaluation of surveys on Qualtrics
- Perform other tasks as needed
Qualifications: Requires strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a dedication to creating quality work. Preferred knowledge of Qualtrics, OneDrive, and various social media platforms.
Location: 8th floor of Grace Crum Rollins (GCR) building, 7th floor of Claudia Nance Rollins (CNR) building, virtual
Cover Letter: When submitting your application, a cover letter is required to help us learn about how this position aligns with your interests.
Application Deadline: November 11, 2024
For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.
