Volunteer with the ALC
Throughout the year we have a number of outreach and educational events and activites where we need extra help. These range from helping with screenings and health fairs to hepatitis B prevention talks, among others. If you'd like to volunteer with the ALC, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please fill in the form located on this page and we will be in touch shortly. Thank you!
Internships with the ALC
The ALC depends heavily on the incredible college interns that work with us. Paid internship opportunities include summer internships (June-September; full time: 35-40 hours/week and part time: 15-20 hours/week) and academic year internships (October-June, 7-10 hours/week). The application deadline for our ALC Summer 2009 Interns has passed. Please check back in September for applications for our Academic Internship.
Employment with the ALC
Outreach Coordinator
The Asian Liver Center seeks an Outreach Coordinator to manage multiple large and small scale outreach events, as well as other related projects, under the supervision of the Executive Director and overseeing the efforts of a team of interns.
The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University was the first non-profit organization in the United States to address the high incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians and Asian Americans. Founded in 1996, the center uses a three-pronged approach towards fighting hepatitis B through outreach, education, and research. Specifically, the Asian Liver Center spearheads educational outreach and advocacy efforts in the areas of hepatitis B and liver cancer prevention and treatment, serves as a resource for both the general public and health practitioners, and implements clinical and research programs. Learn more about the Asian Liver Center at http://liver.stanford.edu.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Coordinate detailed administrative and research aspects of multiple projects
- Plan and coordinate outreach events including community fairs, educational conferences and seminars, etc.
- Serve as liaison between the Asian Liver Center and research, media, & community partners
- Develop and maintain collaborations with leaders of community groups, student organizations, and health organizations in implementing programs
- Supervise ALC advocacy efforts including garnering support for hepatitis B related legislation
- Oversee interns and their data collection activities
- Interact with media representatives in arranging press conferences and news releases
- Long and short-term strategic planning for Asian Liver Center outreach events, including development of program structure, project timelines, and database systems
- Conduct and participate in fundraising initiatives
- Assist in identifying and applying for new funding opportunities
- Contribute to research manuscripts and abstracts
Qualifications:
- 4 year college degree in a related field required, graduate degree preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience
- Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet applications).
- Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional communications and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal and management skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Initiative to plan and start new activities
Please email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to: Meredith Bergin, MPH, Special Projects Coordinator, Asian Liver Center at Stanford University, merb00@stanford.edu.
Last Updated: June 30, 2009
