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Mosquito Intern

CompanyMiami County
LocationTroy
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern is responsible for conducting mosquito surveillance, which includes setting and collecting traps throughout the county. Additionally, they will provide public health education to the community and perform data entry related to field observations.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
71
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our Mission ...to empower people with developmental disabilities to live, work and play as full members of our community. Our Vision ...to build a community that supports and values people of all abilities. We accomplish our mission daily for more nearly individuals in Miami County through services such as: - Case management & service coordination - Adult day services - Preschool - Early Intervention - Physical, occupational, speech and language therapies - Nursing services - Sign language interpretation - Recreational activities - Special Olympics programming - Community housing - Community employment - Job training, job training and other valuable services.
About the Role
POSITION SUMMARY: Miami County Public Health is seeking an intern to work this summer in the Environmental Health Division. The internship will be for ten weeks starting June 1, 2026 to August 14, 2026 (400 hours). The intern will be paid $14.00/hr. and will be expected to work Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 400 hours may be split up throughout the summer to accommodate a vacation or days off. Applicants must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, in good standing and proof of automobile insurance. The intern will need to provide their own transportation in the performance of their duties and will be reimbursed at the federal mileage reimbursement rate which is currently $0.725 per mile.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be a college student working toward a bachelor’s or advanced Degree in an Environmental Health or related program.

A valid Ohio driver’s license with own vehicle and ability to maintain a driving record that meets the insurability requirements of Miami County Public Health’s insurance provider.

DUTIES: Responsible for mosquito surveillance and reporting program. This includes setting and collecting mosquito traps throughout Miami County. The candidate must be comfortable working outdoors, track locations and other details associated with the mosquito traps. Complete any associated paperwork, reach out to the community to provide mosquito control education, report observations and conversations to a sanitarian after investigating a mosquito public health nuisance complaint, some data entry of information collected in the field and may assist with report writing, other duties as assigned.
 
HOURS7:30am- 4:00pm Monday – Friday (400 hrs)
FLSANon-Exempt from Overtime
COMPENSATION$14.00 per hour
POSTING DATESUntil Filled

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.

Key Skills
Mosquito surveillanceEnvironmental healthData entryReport writingPublic health educationField researchCommunicationRecord keeping
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityScience & ResearchGovernment & Public SectorHealthcare
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement