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Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado This is a non-employee internship position. No benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

ABOUT US: At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended. This is a non-employee internship position.

No benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins). This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.

The student will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement. This announcement is only open to current students or recent graduates in the past 3 years from July 2023 - Present. Part-Time Only: This internship is a temporary part-time (minimum 10 hours/week).

Temporary Only: This is a Temporary Internship Opportunity for 9 months or less, Employment is likely to start 09/07/26. This internship is unpaid. Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference

. . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Description of Job THE WORK UNIT: This internship is hosted by the Disease Control and Public Heath Response Division and the Office of STI/HIV/VH (OSHV). The Office of STI/HIV/VH (OSHV) leads the public health practice for the control of sexually transmitted infections (STI), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Viral Hepatitis (VH) in Colorado. The OSHV works to reduce disease transmission and to ensure all people in Colorado access quality and medically accurate STI/HIV/VH related prevention, care and treatment services.

The OSHV fulfills multiple functions to serve the public including: Public health education & health promotion Training for workforce competencies Epidemiologic surveillance of STI/HIV/VH Follow-up and guidance to people newly diagnosed with an STI/HIV to ensure adequate treatment; Referrals & partner notification Access to treatment and care as appropriate Partnerships with local communities across the state to implement comprehensive prevention interventions and Evaluation of the STI/HIV/VH epidemic in CO including the direct prevention & care activities WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Marketing & Communication Specialist Internship This position will participate in the OSHV social media/marketing efforts to support communication with minority youth and all young people ages 12-22 years old in the state. They will assist with tapping into and penetrating existing online youth communities to increase the visibility of educational campaigns promoted by the OSHV. The position will assist with collecting feedback from target audiences to inform future media efforts and campaign themes, as well as channel feedback from focus groups to create educational messages and topics each month.

OBJECTIVES: By the end of the internship, the student will have created at least 5 reels to post throughout the year, highlighting various agencies in rural/remote locations across CO to increase their visibility to youth and young people across CO and improve OSHV's relationships with contracted agencies. By the end of the internship, the student will create a presentation to tell the story of OSHV's Instagram account analytics, summarizing its performance over its lifetime and create a social media strategy for future posting to improve reach, impressions, and interactions. PUBLIC HEALTH CORE COMPETENCIES SKILLS THIS PROJECT DEVELOPS: Analytical/Assessment Communication Cultural Competency Evidence-based Approaches to Public Health Public Health and Health Care Systems Systems Thinking KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 5 advertising reels to highlight rural/remote local public health agencies/CBOs Instagram Analytics presentation Social Media Strategy to outline specifics/guidelines for future content (informed by 3 years of IG analytics Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION: H4T1IX STUDENT TRAINEE I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Students must be currently enrolled in Highschool OR be a Bachelors student enrolled in an accredited college or university seeking a degree program in public health, marketing, business, communication, or other related disciplines (include transcripts). OR A recently graduated Bachelors student with a completed degree in public health, marketing, business, communication, or other related disciplines. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with a Bachelors or Masters degree in the listed degree within three calendar years July 2023 - Present (include transcripts).

TRANSCRIPTS: You must be using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S

equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies: Social media analytics: Understanding how to measure the reach and impact of social media campaigns.

Content creation for social media: Designing engaging and informative content for various platforms Community engagement strategies: Building and interacting with online communities related to health topics Health communication theory: Applying communication principles to effectively convey health information in different languages, including English, Spanish, and Digital marketing techniques: Utilizing social media advertising and targeting options to reach specific audiences CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Special Qualifications: This announcement is only open to current students or recent graduates in the past 3 years from July 2023 - Present. Special Qualifications: If you will be using this internship for academic credit, a Signed Affiliation Agreement is required between CDPHE and your University.

This is a non-employee internship position. No benefits are available. This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. The student will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement. Part-Time Only: This internship is a temporary part-time (minimum 10 hours/week).

Temporary Only: This is a Temporary Internship Opportunity for 9 months or less, Employment is likely to start 09/07/26. This internship is unpaid. Supplemental Information A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE: Completed State of Colorado application.

A resume and cover letter. A copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application

THE SELECTION PROCESS: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.