Description:

OUR MISSION

Wellness Equity Alliance is a national multidisciplinary health organization that designs and delivers integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. We do this through mobile and field-based models, providing medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination in nontraditional settings such as encampments, schools, reentry sites, and rural communities, as well as with sovereign tribal nations. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices, WEA combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and advanced population health analytics to reduce barriers to care, improve continuity, and strengthen local systems. We have partnered with more than 60 public agencies, managed care plans, and community-based organizations across the U.S. to implement scalable, sustainable programs that are advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations.

We are known as Renegades, Rebels, Disruptors, and Dreamers. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Internship Program Manager leads WEA's academic internship, field placement, and training programs, and serves as WEA's primary bridge to the universities that train the next generation of public health, social work, nursing, medical, and health policy leaders. WEA partners with universities across the country, including UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, Boston University, Harvard University, Emory University, and Columbia University.

This is an academic leadership role. The Internship Program Manager builds a field-based learning program grounded in competency frameworks and experiential learning, works alongside faculty to align student placements with academic goals and practice-based research, and represents WEA as a thought leader on community-based training in street medicine, health equity, and population health.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience running an internship, field placement, or training program, comfort working with faculty and academic leadership, and a passion for mentorship, workforce development, and advancing health equity. Candidates without prior experience directly managing such a program will not be considered.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Schedule: Part-time, up to 24 hours per week, based on organizational needs.
• Location: Hybrid, with regular in-field work at WEA sites across Southern California.
• Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour.
• Collaboration: Work with leaders across Behavioral Health, Medical, Street Medicine, Public Health, Rural Health, and Tribal Health initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Partnerships

• Lead and grow WEA's partnerships with universities, including UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, Boston University, Harvard University, Emory University, and Columbia University.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, field education directors, practicum coordinators, and academic program leadership.
• Negotiate, execute, and renew affiliation agreements, field placement contracts, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) across all degree levels.
• Ensure placements meet accreditation standards and competency frameworks for each degree type (e.g., CEPH for MPH, CSWE for MSW, ACEN/CCNE for MSN, ARC-PA for PA, LCME for MD electives).
• Cultivate new academic partnerships to expand the diversity and pipeline of undergraduate and graduate talent.

Academic and Thought Leadership

• Design a competency-based curriculum for WEA's field learning program, including learning objectives, seminars, and reflective practice tied to each discipline.
• Partner with faculty on practicum projects, capstones, theses, and practice-based research that draw on WEA's field programs.
• Represent WEA in academic settings, including guest lectures, panels, conferences, and faculty convenings, on community-based training, street medicine, and health equity.
• Contribute to presentations, publications, and program evaluations that share WEA's training model with the academic and public health community.
• Stay current on trends in health professions education, experiential learning, and workforce development, and bring them into WEA's program.

Program Management

• Manage the full internship lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through placement, supervision, evaluation, and offboarding, for undergraduate interns (public health, health sciences, social work, health administration, and related pre-professional tracks) and graduate learners in MPH, MSW, MHA, MPP, MSN, MD (non-clinical rotations and electives), NP, and PA programs.
• Maintain accurate records of placements, agreements, learning objectives, evaluations, and outcomes.
• Manage program calendars, including application cycles, orientations, mid-point check-ins, and end-of-term presentations.

Field Supervisors and Interns

• Recruit, orient, and support field supervisors and preceptors across clinical operations, community health, health policy, behavioral health, health administration, and research.
• Train supervisors on mentorship, performance feedback, and discipline-specific supervision expectations.
• Match interns with supervisors and projects that fit their learning objectives and WEA's priorities.
• Join interns in the field across Southern California to support learning, supervision, and site relationships.
• Lead cohort programming, including professional development workshops, journal clubs, panel discussions, and networking events.
• Coach interns on professional challenges, academic requirements, and career development, and identify pathways to employment, fellowships, or continued engagement with WEA.

Evaluation and Compliance

• Develop and administer evaluation tools for interns, supervisors, and the program as a whole.
• Analyze program data on learning outcomes, supervisor effectiveness, and program impact, and present findings to WEA leadership and academic partners.
• Ensure interns complete pre-placement requirements, including background checks, immunization records, HIPAA training, confidentiality agreements, and any licensure or credentialing prerequisites.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing educational partnerships and healthcare workforce training, and coordinate with legal and risk management on affiliation agreements and liability coverage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Mission Alignment: Genuine commitment to public health, health equity, and community well-being.
• Academic Fluency: Comfortable working with faculty, accreditation standards, and academic governance.
• Program Leadership: Able to run an internship, field placement, or training program end to end.
• Relationship Building: Builds trust with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Cultural Humility: Sensitive to diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and professional identities.
• Data-Driven Thinking: Uses evaluation and outcome data to improve program quality.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct, hands-on experience coordinating, running, or administering an internship, field placement, or workforce or clinical training program. General HR or recruiting experience alone does not qualify.
• Experience supporting both undergraduate and graduate-level learners, ideally across multiple disciplines (public health, healthcare, social work, or related fields).
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and academic requirements across multiple health and human services disciplines.
• Experience working directly with university faculty or academic program leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple placements, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to academic and professional audiences.
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation for field work across Southern California.
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred

• Master's or doctoral degree in Public Health (MPH, DrPH), Social Work (MSW), Health Administration (MHA), Higher Education, or a closely related field.
• Teaching, guest lecturing, or adjunct faculty experience.
• Experience with curriculum design, program evaluation, or practice-based research, including presentations or publications.
• Familiarity with clinical rotation or preceptorship coordination in nursing, medicine, or allied health.
• Experience in street medicine, an FQHC, a community health organization, a public health department, or an academic medical center.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, or placement management platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Sonia, Handshake, or equivalent).
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid, with regular in-field work at WEA sites across Southern California, including outdoor and street-based settings.
• Travel for site visits, academic partner meetings, and conferences.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability during peak recruitment and onboarding periods.

Wellness and Equity Alliance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.

Third-Party Recruiting Notice: Wellness Equity Alliance does not currently accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, search firms, or other external recruiting vendors. Please do not contact hiring managers or members of our People & Culture team regarding recruitment services unless you have an existing agreement with WEA.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without a current, authorized agreement will be considered the property of Wellness Equity Alliance, and no placement fee or other compensation will be owed in connection with any resulting hire.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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