Department of Health Science
Community Fieldwork Handbook
General Agency Information
AGENCY NAME:
The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
AGENCY ADDRESS:
200 E. Joppa Rd, Ste. 407, Towson, MD 21286
AGENCY TELEPHONE:
410-938-8990
FAX: 410-321-9208
Kelly Kesler
kkesler@komenmd.org
Web Page/URL:
www.komenmd.org
Geographic Areas Served:
All counties in Maryland with the exception of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
AGENCY GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
The promise of Susan G. Komen is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people,
ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
DEPARTMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
The Community Health Department manages the grants, education and outreach programs that
represent the statewide outreach efforts of the affiliate and are responsible for the activities that
directly relate to the promise of Susan G. Komen.
The grants program strives to identify, support, and fund innovative grant partners that offer a
comprehensive range of breast health services from screen and treatment to support services across
barriers that prevent people from receiving life-saving treatment.
The education and outreach program, in conjunction with the volunteer program, provides educational
material and programming across the state to breast health providers, breast cancer survivors, and the
community.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED?
No
Updated 10/10/13
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
How might your organization use and improve a health education student’s skills and knowledge?
Interns will have the opportunity to work with the one of the largest affiliates in the Susan G. Komen
network, the global leader of the breast cancer movement. In addition, they will learn a great deal about
breast cancer, one of the most common cancers in women, and its effect on the Maryland community.
Interns will participate in a variety of activities including:
 Developing and implementing breast cancer educational programming
 Providing support to annual grant process
 Facilitating purchase orders for Komen education material
 Assisting in conducting needs assessments
 Representing the organization in the community at health fairs, coalition meetings, etc.
 Providing staff support for special events
 Writing information and articles for web site and newsletters
 Assisting with recruiting new volunteers while strengthening and building upon existing
relationships
 Assisting in building relationships with priority populations and in targeted areas in Maryland
 Assisting in state and federal breast cancer advocacy efforts
 Special projects
What are the skills and qualities you seek in an intern?
 Independent worker with demonstrated ability to work with others
 Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
 Organized
 Flexible
 Mature
 Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
 Good computer skills; knowledge of Internet, MS Word and Excel and Power Point
 Creativity and capacity for initiating new ideas
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOURS:
PARKING:
TRANSPORTATION:
DRESS CODE:
Requires some evening and weekend participation
Ample free parking
A car may be needed for some activities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
We are a small staff working together to accomplish measurable outcomes. Our office is located in the
heart of Towson, MD
Updated 10/10/13
Updated 10/10/13