Community Engagement & Outreach Intern

Who We Are

Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, Inc. (UBHP) promotes health equity by providing communities in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx access to nutritious food, wellness resources, and educational opportunities. Our programs and initiatives empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives.

What You’ll Do

As a Community Engagement & Outreach Intern, you’ll help connect UBHP with local communities and stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating in-person (hybrid) at our NYC coworking space to exchange ideas and drive initiatives forward.
• Assisting in organizing and promoting community events and wellness workshops.
• Developing outreach strategies to engage residents and community partners.
• Supporting volunteer coordination and program facilitation.
• Creating outreach materials, including flyers, social media posts, and informational content.
• Gathering feedback from community members to inform future programming.

What You’ll Have

• Experience using Slack for team communication and collaboration.
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate new digital tools and platforms.
• Interest or experience in community engagement, sustainability, or social impact.
• Demonstrated reliability and follow-through on commitments.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in team settings and contribute to shared goals.
• Exceptional communication skills with a strong ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and see tasks through to completion.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail—you take pride in your contributions.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in community outreach and engagement.
• Opportunities to build relationships with local organizations and stakeholders.
• Mentorship and professional development within a mission-driven organization.
• A hybrid role with in-person collaboration at our NYC coworking space.

At Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project, Inc., everyone deserves an equal opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a difference. We are proud to be an inclusive organization that values diversity. UBHP does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status (including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services), genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, criminal history, domestic violence victim status, height, weight, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, transfer, and separation of employment.