Intern (Unpaid)

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, uses basic knowledge and skills obtained through education to obtain on-the-job training experience in the areas of Health Promotion and Obesity Prevention, Substance Misuse Prevention, Education & Workforce Development, or Behavioral Health. Interns will have the opportunity to actively participate in program deliverables including direct education and/or community-based projects that address policy, system or environmental changes, and/or public health.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assisting with facilitation of program deliverables. 
• Providing service to the following age populations: children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. 
• Maintaining professional relationships with community partners to ensure the successful delivery of programming. 
• Conduct research and compile data for reports and presentations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives. 
• Support outreach efforts to raise awareness about public health issues in the community. 
• Participate in community events and health fairs to promote education and services. 
• Collaborate with team members to develop educational materials and resources for various audiences. 
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and managing databases. 
• Assist with program evaluation and data analysis to assess the effectiveness of interventions.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Cultural competency

Skill in:

• Public speaking
• Facilitation and/or classroom training experience (preferred)
• Data entry (preferred) 
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams

Ability to:

•           Travel to multiple sites to provide services 

•           Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

•           Establish and maintain effective working relationships 

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required: None.
• Required Disciplines:
  1. Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Education, Community Health or a related field

~or~

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  1.  None

Working Conditions:

Hours:   Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends.

Travel Required: Local travel only

Working Environment:    Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours. 

Job Family:  Intern 

Physical Requirements:

Last updated: April 10, 2024