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Mid-Fall & Winter Internship: Maternal & Reproductive Health — Promotora / Community Health Worker (CHW) Intern

Remote or Hybrid

Organization: My Baby My Way Foundation
Advancing maternal and family wellness for BIPOC women and underserved communities across California

Overview:

Join our growing team at My Baby My Way Foundation, where we are redefining maternal and reproductive health for BIPOC women and underserved families across California. As a Promotora / Community Health Worker (CHW) Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in community health education, advocacy, and digital health outreach while being mentored by professionals dedicated to health equity and women’s empowerment.

This is a structured educational internship designed to provide a learning experience similar to an academic setting. The intern is the primary beneficiary of this opportunity.
This internship is remote, part-time, and open to California residents only.

Duration: Mid-Fall & Winter Session (~10–12 weeks)
Compensation: Upon successful completion of 120 hours, interns are eligible to receive a $750 stipend (optional).

Important Notice:

We are aware of previous claims about our hiring process. To date, over 200 interns have successfully completed our internship and training programs, many of whom now work in public health and nonprofit sectors or continuing to pursue higher degrees after completion.

My Baby My Way Foundation is a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving more than 10,000 clients monthly across California since 2020.

Our hiring and training processes are fully compliant with employment, privacy, and education regulations. We never request sensitive personal information without a signed offer and secure upload system.

To learn more about us, please visit www.MyBabyMyWay.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook (@MyBabyMyWayFoundation) for updates and opportunities.

Learning Outcomes:

Through this internship, you will:

Gain experience in maternal and reproductive health education.

Learn how to conduct community outreach and connect families with essential services.

Develop skills in health promotion, trauma-informed care, and advocacy.

Build understanding of public health systems, including Medi-Cal and community supports.

Strengthen your communication, cultural competency, and navigation skills through supervised mentorship.

Sample Intern Responsibilities:

Provide culturally sensitive education on prenatal, postpartum, and family wellness (under supervision).

Support birthing individuals with birth plans, breastfeeding, and maternal rights education.

Assist in connecting clients to reproductive health, mental health, and nutrition resources.

Participate in community outreach to link families to Medi-Cal and health services.

Promote and support client engagement with MyBabyMyWay.AI, our digital maternal wellness app.

Attend supervised training sessions and weekly team reflections.

Training & Certification Requirements:

All interns are required to complete the following:

Promotora / Community Health Worker (CHW) Training

Foundations of Maternal & Family Health

Cultural Competency & Advocacy for BIPOC Communities

Trauma-Informed Care

Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance

Introduction to MyBabyMyWay.AI Digital Tools

Mandated Reporter Certification (State Training))

CPR & First Aid Certification with CHW Enhancement

Offered exclusively through My Baby My Way Foundation

Provided in partnership with the American Heart Association

Certification valid for two years

Background Check Clearance

All interns must successfully pass a background check prior to active fieldwork.

Upon completion of all training components, interns receive official certificates of completion.

Qualifications:

Passion for maternal health, equity, and advocacy.

Excellent communication and follow-up skills.

Interest in public health, social services, or maternal wellness.

Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages) a plus.

Reliable, responsible, and committed to professional growth.

Must pass a background check and complete required certifications prior to field engagement.

FLSA & Educational Purpose Statement:

This internship is designed as a structured educational experience led by qualified staff. Interns gain practical public health skills focused on learning and professional development — not replacing paid employees.
Academic credit may be arranged in collaboration with your college or university.

Compensation:
This internship complies with FLSA educational standards.
Upon successful completion of 120 hours, interns may receive a $750 stipend (optional).