Paid Practicum Opportunity for Harvard Chan MPH Students
Harvard Chan MPH students: complete your practicum this summer in a paid, community-based placement where you’ll apply your public health training, build data and evaluation skills, and deepen your understanding of social determinants of health.
Duration: 10 weeks in May-August, flexible start and end dates, 20 hours per week
East Boston Social Centers
We’re excited to share a practicum opportunity with the East Boston Social Centers (EBSC), a 100+ year-old community anchor serving East Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop. This placement is ideal for an MPH student interested in community-based, equity-focused work with largely immigrant families. Depending on project needs and student interest, activities may include helping EBSC better understand and address social isolation by contributing to survey design and administration, assisting with analysis of participant data, supporting research on best practices in social connection and mental wellbeing, and helping to draft culturally responsive recommendations to strengthen programs across age groups. This practicum emphasizes hands-on engagement, data-informed program improvement, and work in a multi-generational setting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
GlamourGals
We’re also sharing a practicum opportunity with GlamourGals Foundation, a national nonprofit with a 25-year history of combating senior isolation through teen-led intergenerational programs. This role is a strong fit for an MPH student interested in program evaluation, qualitative methods, and the mental and social health impacts of social connection. Depending on the specific project, the student may contribute to qualitative analyses of program impact on seniors and teen volunteers, support development of a panel survey and outcome metrics, attend selected senior center visits to observe implementation and gather data, and participate in mentorship events alongside peers (including Cornell students). This practicum offers exposure to nonprofit leadership, intergenerational relationship-building, and real-world measurement of social and mental wellbeing. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
