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City of Fishers · 3 months ago

Public Health Intern

Fishers, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$9/hr - $18/hr

The City of Fishers is offering a Public Health Intern position within the Fishers Health Department (FHD) to support the next generation of public health professionals. Interns will contribute to various projects across community health, environmental health, and public health education while gaining practical experience in local public health operations.

GovernmentProperty DevelopmentResidential

Responsibilities

Contribute to FHD initiatives in one or more program areas

Plan, coordinate, and execute health education courses under the direction of the FHD Health Educator

Work with the FHD Community Outreach Manager to develop and deliver partnership activities with external organizations to improve health and wellbeing of the community

Assist the department to identify, plan, and implement evidence-based and actionable preventative programs to address issues such as mental health, substance use, and social needs to enhance wellbeing

Work with Health Inspectors to conduct inspections, sample collection, and routine surveillance on environmental health programs

Conduct research and analysis to develop public health policy, operational procedures, program materials or evaluation, and other educational resources

Coordinate and conduct outreach activities to support current FHD activities

Work collaboratively with all team members to assure an equity-focused approach to public health services

Maintains working knowledge of the Fishers community, neighborhoods, and organizations

Provide outreach to community members at local events such as farmer’s markets, festivals, school events and other locations

Perform additional projects and other duties assigned

Qualification

Public health knowledgeEpidemiologyCommunity healthEnvironmental healthProfessional communicationTeamworkAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

High school students in their junior or senior year

Second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate program, or enrolled in a graduate program, and pursuing a degree focusing on public health, epidemiology, community health, environmental health, social work, or related disciplines; or completion of similar degree within the past 12 months

Valid Indiana Driver's license and ability to be insured to drive city vehicles except for high school student interns

Attention to detail is required

Ability to work in a team environment

Must exhibit flexibility working with a wide variety of populations and organizations

Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours based on business needs