Health Policy Fellow - African American Community Health Equity Council (AACHEC) (San Francisco)

Company Description:Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating health inequities and improving the lives of Black, African American, and marginalized communities in the Bay Area. For over 35 years, we have provided a safe, welcoming space where health, healing, and hope come together. We offer a holistic range of services, including free and low-cost health screenings, HIV prevention and care, mental health counseling, housing and economic support, fitness classes, and nutrition programs. Guided by a belief that wellness is more than the absence of illness, we embrace a whole-person approach that honors the cultural, social, and emotional needs of our community.Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.At Rafiki, we are more than a service provider. We are a trusted partner, advocate, and resource. Our work is rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a commitment to social justice. Every day, our team stands with our community to dismantle barriers, amplify voices, and create pathways to health and opportunity.If you're looking to join a mission-driven organization where your work directly empowers individuals and strengthens communities, Rafiki Coalition is the place to make a meaningful impactJob Description:Summer Fellowship - Part-time (approximately 15 hrs / week POSITION SUMMARYThe Health Policy Fellow will support the African American Community Health Equity Council (AACHEC), Rafiki Coalition's Black-led health equity initiative focused on advancing health outcomes and reducing disparities impacting Black communities in San Francisco.This fellowship provides graduate students with hands-on experience in community-centered policy development, stakeholder engagement, research, and facilitation. The fellow will help translate community priorities, lived experiences, and stakeholder input into policy recommendations and strategic priorities that contribute to a community-informed Black Health Equity Agenda for San Francisco.The fellow will work closely with community leaders, residents, stakeholders, and Rafiki Coalition staff to support convenings, research activities, policy analysis, and written deliverables related to housing, chronic health conditions, and mental health.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the planning, coordination, facilitation, and follow-up of AACHEC monthly convenings and related community meetings.Conduct policy and community-based research, including stakeholder interviews, environmental scans, literature reviews, and issue-area analysis.Assist with community engagement activities, including listening sessions, focus groups, surveys, and other methods of gathering community input.Synthesize findings from meetings, interviews, and community engagement activities into written summaries, briefing documents, and reports.Draft policy-oriented materials, recommendations, presentations, and other communications that advance AACHEC priorities.Support issue-area work focused on housing, chronic health, and mental health.Assist in coordinating activities between convenings and supporting ongoing leadership and stakeholder engagement efforts. xaygatp Maintain organized records of research, meeting outcomes, and project activities.Perform other fellowship-related duties as assignedLEARNING OPPORTUNITIESThrough this fellowship, the selected candidate will gain experience in:Community-centered health policy developmentPublic policy research and analysisCommunity engagement and facilitation techniquesStakeholder outreach and relationship buildingPolicy writing and development of recommendationsHealth equity initiatives and systems change effortsLocal government and public health policy in San FranciscoBlack-led community advocacy and coalition buildingCompensation details: 33-40 Hourly WagePIe13f3ec401f7-38