Safe Shops Intern

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Environmental & Occupational Health (EOH) Division works with individuals, community groups, small businesses, and others to prevent or eliminate adverse health impacts from environmental factors at home, work, school, and in public spaces.
Small businesses often face barriers to environmental and occupational health compliance. The Safe Shops Program provides outreach to Boston's auto shops, nail salons, and cleaning services.

 

DUTIES:
•Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.

•Helps connect residents to programs and services that promote health and advocates for residents’ access to services that provide basic needs, education, housing, health care and counseling assistance.

•Attends community events including but not limited to block parties, community meetings, health fairs, food distribution sites, vaccine clinics, etc. to provide information about EOH programs/topics and serve as a community liaison.

•Develops and fosters relationships with community- and faith-based organizations.

•Conducts outreach to businesses, community organizations, and others to provide one-on-one and group education/training in topics covered by EOH.

•Provides culturally competent outreach and education.

•Assists small businesses in connecting to knowledge and resources to protect the health of their workers, reduce pollution, and mitigate climate impacts.

•Performs other duties as required.