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How much do prevention intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for prevention intern in Seattle, WA is $19.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.39 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a prevention intern?

A Prevention Intern is a student or early-career professional who assists organizations in implementing programs and initiatives aimed at preventing negative outcomes such as substance abuse, violence, or health issues within communities. They typically support staff by conducting outreach, organizing educational activities, gathering data, and helping with program evaluation. Prevention Interns gain valuable hands-on experience in public health, social work, or related fields, while contributing to the well-being of the populations they serve.

What types of projects or initiatives might a prevention intern typically support during their internship?

As a Prevention Intern, you can expect to assist with a variety of projects such as organizing educational workshops, supporting community outreach campaigns, and developing informational materials on health or safety topics. Interns often collaborate with experienced prevention specialists and community partners to plan and evaluate initiatives aimed at reducing risk behaviors. This role provides hands-on experience in program implementation and offers opportunities to contribute to meaningful public health or social service outcomes. You'll also gain valuable insights into data collection, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a prevention intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Prevention Intern, you generally need coursework or experience in public health, social work, or a related field, along with knowledge of prevention strategies and community outreach. Familiarity with data collection tools, presentation software, and online survey platforms is often required. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills help you engage diverse populations and collaborate effectively with teams. These skills and qualities are vital for developing and delivering impactful prevention programs that address community needs.

What is the difference between Prevention Intern vs Prevention Coordinator?

AspectPrevention InternPrevention Coordinator
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holds a relevant degree (e.g., public health, social work)Usually requires a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer a master's
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in community programs or health agenciesFull-time role in organizations focusing on prevention programs
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with program implementation, data collection, and outreachPlanning, managing, and evaluating prevention initiatives

The Prevention Intern role is an entry-level position focused on supporting prevention activities, often as part of a learning experience. In contrast, the Prevention Coordinator has more responsibility for overseeing prevention programs, requiring more experience and a higher level of independence. Both roles are essential in the prevention field, but they differ mainly in scope, experience, and responsibilities.

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Unpaid Research Intern - School Credit Only - Temporary

Seattle, WA • On-site

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)external

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Posted 26 days ago

Job description


Unpaid Research Intern - School Credit Only - Temporary
Job ID
31351
Type
Temporary Part-Time
Location
US-WA-Seattle
Category
Laboratory Research Sciences
Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Talbot Lab (Basic Sciences Division) seeks a part-time Undergraduate Research Intern to support ongoing exciting research on neuro-immunology, studying host-microbiota interactions in infectious diseases. This position is ideal for an individual interested in an entry-level introduction to a research lab environment, helping in the development of a project that studies how neurons regulate intestinal immunity.

The ideal candidate is a reliable, organized, detail-oriented individual, interested in learning and applying experimental approaches in a genetic model organism (Mus musculus), including immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, image analysis, animal dissection, neurobiology, and microbiology tools.

The position will help the trainee increase their understanding of the scientific method by developing practical lab skills and how to evaluate scientific articles. Internship timelines start this Summer, 2026 or Fall, 2026.

Please submit a complete CV including previous experience and lab classes with you application to be considered. Candidates must be able to present written confirmation from their Institution's advisor attesting that they will be receiving school credits for the internship.

Responsibilities

The intern will work under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior-level laboratory personnel. They will gain experience and training in research techniques while also learning to assist their mentor with performing and analyzing experiments.

The internship is part-time and requires a commitment of up to 19 hours per week for 6 months (undergraduate research credits might apply).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A motivated undergraduate student with an interest in performing research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Course and/or lab experience in biology, mathematics/statistics, and chemistry to support wet lab research and data analysis.

This is an internship position, Fred Hutch will not provide salary, benefits or visa sponsorship to the research intern.

This is a fully on-site role located in Seattle/WA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Additional Information
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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