Clinical Assistant Internship Program

Receive hands-on, comprehensive training on how to deliver sexual health and social support services for our queer and trans communities.

Internship details

The next cohort will begin in early December 2024.

Admission requires a six-month commitment, with 3–4 shifts per week and a total of 8–16 hours per week for the duration of the program. Scheduling is flexible, however some weekday/daytime availability is required.

This is a paid opportunity. Interns will be paid $24 per hour.

Benefits & skills

• Train as an HIV, HEP-C, and STI test counselor with certification from the Department of Public Health
• Get hands-on experience delivering client-centered care—including group facilitation, outreach, event coordination, client intake, harm reduction counseling and health navigation
• Learn about evidence-based behavioral and sexual health programs and services serving communities affected by HIV
• Get experience in programs that address health disparities in the queer African American, Latinx and Trans and Gender Non-Conforming communities
• Find mentorship and flexible learning opportunities based on individual interests
• Receive resume-building experience and letters of recommendation (with discretion from the intern supervisors)
• Learn about harm reduction, test counseling, community organizing to address health disparities, community-centered clinical administration, nonprofit management and programming

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be available to work 8 to 16 hours per week
• Must be available for at least three to four shifts every week

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are currently closed. Please check back later for updates.

There are a limited number of positions available.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about working with the LGBTQI community, are committed to harm reduction, speak Spanish or are bilingual/bicultural. People who are trans and non-binary, candidates of color, people with disabilities, vets and people living with HIV are especially encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community members, women, and people of color.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.