Community Harm Reduction: Syringe Litter Cleanup Program Development
AGENCY / ORGANIZATION
Durham County Department of Public Health
LOCATION DETAILS
Fully On-Site
414 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
START DATE
END DATE
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
May 26, 2026
July 31, 2026
No
Position Summary
Opportunity to develop a community-based syringe litter cleanup program with community partners and businesses, begin program implementation, collect program data, and report on findings, recommendations, and sustainability. The position is with the Harm Reduction Team within the Health Education Division at the Durham County Department of Public Health.
Pay & Compensation
TYPE:
Unpaid Practicum
COMPENSATION RANGE:
NON-MONETARY BENEFITS:
37.5 hour work week, on-site parking provided, access to fitness center and group fitness classes, 30 minutes of physical activity time during the workday
Position Topic Areas
Addiction and Substance Use, Injury, Violence and Safety, Social Determinants of Health
OTHER:
Work Products
Instruments (e.g. data collection, cost-tracking), Materials (e.g. communication, media), Presentations, Reports, Plans (e.g. engagement, program, evaluation, marketing, dissemination)
OTHER:
Roles & Responsibilities
Mapping areas with high syringe litter.
Collaborating with community partners and businesses.
Developing safe cleanup protocols/procedures.
Conducting trainings at community meetings.
Distributing supplies.
Collecting and analyzing data.
Final report on findings, evaluation, recommendations, and sustainability ideas.
Required Skills & Experience
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of Public Health Education.
Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation principles and methodologies.
Ability to work effectively with humans of diverse gender identities, races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Zoom.
Able to share ideas clearly when speaking or writing.
Preferred Skills & Experience
Understand harm reduction and have a basic understanding of health and social services.
Know the Durham community well - can work well with local groups and the public.
Additional Information
The Durham County Department of Public Health does not provide abstinence-based substance use education.