Young Advocates - The San Diego County Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative

The Young Advocates is a leadership program for young adults ages 18-25 who are interested in public health advocacy. Young Advocates gain meaningful experience preventing binge and underage drinking and other alcohol-related harms. They promote health-affirming strategies and neighborhood vitality by assisting with regional projects. Young Advocates also push forth public health advocacy efforts through policy research and strategy development. Their work consistently addresses and influences best practices by alcohol retailers, social environments, and social norms surrounding alcohol. IPS welcomes Young Advocates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, such as those with lived experiences related to alcohol harms and those from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets. Those with public health policy experience, social media and media advocacy experience, and who are fluent in additional languages beyond English are encouraged to apply.

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Interested in joining the Young Advocates? We are actively reviewing applications. Please click the links below to review our position descriptions for our internship program. Then please email your resume and a cover letter to youngadvocates@publicstrategies.org.

YA Projects

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Amanda Wylie
- Envision Broadway Marketing Materials
- Cancer In a Cup?
- How Alcohol is Marketed to Women?
- Infographic Presentation at Chula Vista Revitalization Meeting
- New YA Logo Design
Natalie Rogers
- Envision Broadway
  - https://envisionbroadway.com/wp/
  - Community Presentation
LJ Imson
- P4S Social Media Posts
  - Hispanic Heritage Month Post
  - Environmental Impact on Health and Wellness

Leslie Escobedo
- Submission to the App Challenge
- App Name: Stop the Drink
- App Description

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Even though I am leaving, I feel like I am still part of it and that I can always reach out to people at IPS or come back. Everyone at IPS is working really hard and truly cares about the community.
– Vanessa Howard

I feel like this type of organization is necessary to enact necessary change within the community.
– Anderson Nathaniel

I think we do really cool work in the community. It was really cool to see that side of prevention. A unique experience.
– Allison Hirahara

Leslie Escobedo

I feel that everything I learned in IPS will definitely benefit me in grad school.

I also really loved meeting IPS staff, I always felt so welcomed by everyone and never felt nervous or like I was being talked down to.
– Leslie Escobedo

Open Positions

San Diego County

Young Advocates Data Specialist

The Young Advocates program under the Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI) is seeking a part-time, unpaid, Data Specialist for a program that focuses on preventing binge and underage drinking and other related harms using community-level strategies. This position requires a detail oriented and organized individual who can gather, synthesize, and present data. The Data Specialist will influence how we the present information to the communities we serve, and expand our organizations perspectives on equity based issues. To view the full job description and apply, please click here. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to youngadvocates@publicstrategies.org in a single PDF.

Young Advocates Policy Specialist

The Young Advocates program under the Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI) is seeking a part-time, unpaid, Policy Specialist for a program that focuses on preventing binge and underage drinking and other related harms using community-level strategies. We need an individual who can review data, analyze public policy, and develop policy strategies. The Policy Specialist will be an important part of our policy analysis process, and will have the opportunity to help shape our policy priorities throughout their time with us. To view the full job description and apply, please click here. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to youngadvocates@publicstrategies.org in a single PDF.

Young Advocates Media Advocacy Specialist

The Young Advocates program under the Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI) is seeking a part-time, unpaid, Media Advocacy Specialist for a program that focuses on preventing binge and underage drinking and other related harms using community-level strategies. This position requires someone with strong writing and editing skills. This individual will draft articles, proofread other writing projects, and coordinate media plans. The Media Specialist serves a pivotal role in shaping public perception of public health issues, and increasing media exposure for BUDI initiatives. To view the full job description and apply, please click here. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to youngadvocates@publicstrategies.org in a single PDF.

Young Advocates Social Media Specialist

The Young Advocates program under the Binge and Underage Drinking Initiative (BUDI) is seeking a part-time, unpaid, Social Media Specialist for a program that focuses on preventing binge and underage drinking and other related harms using community-level strategies. This position requires a creative and organized individual who can design posts, analyze trends, and develop social media campaigns. The Social Media Specialist will be influential in determining our outreach strategy, and maintaining our online presence and communication with our networks. To view the full job description and apply, please click here. To apply for this position, submit a cover letter and resume to youngadvocates@publicstrategies.org in a single PDF.

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