Summer 2026 Community Health Outreach Internships – Cancer Center

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• Support Pool Cool and Camp Cool sun-safety education programs at pools and camps across Kansas and western Missouri – travel required.

• Assist with health fairs and promotional booths.

• Assist at MCA community events, meetings, and outreach activities.

• Maintain records and data tracking for summer projects.

• Refresh and update marketing and educational materials for sun safety programs.

• Help grow, expand, and plan health education programs.

• Promote programs through social media and digital outreach.

• Build community connections with partners and participants.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends as needed.

• Reliable transportation is required, as this position involves frequent daily travel across Kansas and western Missouri. Mileage will be reimbursed.

Required Qualifications

Education:  Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.

This internship requires enrollment for a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

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• Computer skills

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• Resume

• Cover Letter

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The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

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