Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Intern

Description The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh is seeking an intern to support the development of our next Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Conducted every three years, the CHNA provides an opportunity to engage community members, families, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to identify and better understand the most pressing health and social needs affecting children and families in our community.

Working approximately 10 hours per week with the expectation to come into the office once a week, the CHNA Intern will support all phases of the assessment process, including research, survey development and distribution, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and preparation of the final written CHNA.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in community health assessment, nonprofit administration, research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and professional report writing while contributing to a project that will guide future programs and investments at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh.

Community Research & Data Collection Conduct research on health and social issues affecting children and families in Allegheny County and the surrounding region. Identify and compile relevant secondary data from public health agencies, government sources, healthcare organizations, and other reputable sources. Assist with identifying demographic, health, economic, and social trends relevant to the CHNA. Survey Development & Distribution Assist with the development and refinement of the community health needs survey. Help ensure survey questions are clear, accessible, and aligned with the goals of the CHNA. Develop and maintain a survey distribution plan designed to reach a broad range of community members and stakeholders. Identify community organizations, healthcare providers, educational institutions, service providers, and other partners that can assist with survey distribution. Draft outreac