Public Health Internship Program Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nWelcome to the Maryland Department of Health's (MDH)Public\r\nHealth Internship Programor PHIP(formerly known as the Public Health\r\nWorkforce Development Internship Program)!\r\n\r\nWe invite youto join us for our Fall 2026 cohort.\r\nThis program is designed to establish collaborative partnerships with academic\r\ninstitutions, providing invaluable student internship opportunitiesand\r\nfostering a seamless transition from graduation to the public health\r\nworkforce. The fall session will span 12 weeks, running fromSeptember 23, 2026 - December 15, 2026.\r\n\r\nWe inviteundergraduate and graduate students with a\r\nstrong academic standing and a specific interest in public health to apply. To\r\naccommodate different preferences and circumstances, we offerhybrid and\r\nin-person internship opportunities.During the 12-week period, students\r\ncan work up to a maximum of 240 hours, averaging approximately 20 hours per\r\nweek.\r\n\r\nOur program encompasses various exciting areas of this\r\ncohort,including Behavioral Sciences, Community Health, Epidemiology,\r\nHealth Education, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Healthcare Administration,\r\nInfectious Disease, Preparedness andResponse, and Public Health\r\nCommunications.\r\n\r\nTo ensure a tailored experience, please complete a\r\nsupplemental questionnaire that allows you to indicate your preferred subject\r\nareas,your interest in in-person or hybrid opportunities, and the county\r\nor counties where you would like to intern. Rest assured that your application\r\nwill be reviewed by program managers whomatch the criteria you\r\nselect.\r\n\r\nWhile students may be considered for multiple openings,\r\nplease note that selected students will be hired for only one position.\r\nAdditionally, students can onlyaccept one opening.To\r\ncomplete your application, please remember to submit a copy of your unofficial\r\ntranscripts.\r\n\r\nWe kindly request that all student applications be submitted\r\nbyJuly 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Following the application\r\ndeadline, students will be invited for interviews in the subsequent weeks, and\r\nfinal student selections will be made shortly after.\r\n\r\nThank you for your interest in the MDH Public Health\r\nInternship Program. We look forward to welcoming talented students like you to\r\nour team and contributing to your professional growthin the field of\r\npublic health.\r\n\r\n**These dates are subject to change.**\r\n

GRADE

9998 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Statewide (Multiple Counties throughout Maryland) -\r\nPlease indicate your counties of interest on your application.\r\n\r\nHybrid and fully in-person opportunities may be\r\navailable. We are not currently offering fully remote\r\nopportunities. Interns are responsible for their own housing.\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\nInterns will be employed in various roles supporting\r\ndifferent departments throughout Maryland Department of Health. Interns\r\nwill be engaged in various projects that uphold MDH's mission to promote and\r\nimprove the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention,\r\naccess to care, quality management, and community engagement. Maryland\r\nDepartment of Health is comprised of 5 administrations: Public Health\r\nAdministration (PHA), Maryland Medicaid Administration (MMA), Developmental Disabilities\r\nAdministration (DDA), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), and\r\nOperations. All projects within the MDH Public Health Internship Program\r\nplay an important role in Maryland's public health system.\r\n\r\nWe are currently accepting applications for the following areas listed below.\r\n\r\n\r\n Behavioral\r\n Sciences\r\n Community\r\n Health\r\n Epidemiology\r\n Health\r\n Education\r\n Health\r\n Informatics\r\n Health\r\n Policy\r\n Healthcare\r\n Administration\r\n Infectious\r\n Diseases\r\n Preparedness\r\n and Response\r\n Public\r\n Health Communications\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess the following:\r\n\r\n At\r\n least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with\r\n current enrollment in an undergraduate programORcandidates\r\n must becurrently enrolled in a graduate program.\r\n Must\r\n have at least a 2.5 GPA or equivalent.\r\n Recent\r\n graduates from an accredited college or university may also apply.\r\n Recent\r\n graduates are defined as individuals who have completed a bachelor's or\r\n master's degree from an accredited college or universityon or after\r\n August 1, 2025.\r\n\r\n\r\nTranscripts, diplomas, and/or proof of enrollment must be submitted at time\r\nof application. Transcripts may be unofficial. Transcripts or any\r\ndocumentation submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease review the instructions listed at the end of\r\nthis announcement before submitting your application.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-333-5689.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\nIMPORTANT!\r\nWhen attaching your transcripts, proof of enrollment, diploma, resume, cover letter or any other accompanying documents, please combine them into one document and attach them as one document. You will be able to attach them using the 'College Transcripts' option for attachments on the application.We will not accept documents submitted after the closing date.\r\n\r\n\r\nNEXT STEPS:\r\n1.) Once your application has been received by our Office of Human Resources, we will review your application to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications of the internship program. Approval of your application is not placement. Candidates are not placed; they are selected by the hiring managers. Not all applicants will be selected as there are only a limited number of openings.\r\n2.) If you are qualified, your application will be shared with the hiring managers for each vacancy. Managers will review candidates and select applicants to interview. These interviews may be virtual or in-person.\r\n3.) Please pay attention to your emails. This is where your notices and invitations for interviews will be sent.\r\n4.) Thank you for your interest in the Fall 2026 cohort of the Public Health Internship Program (PHIP).\r\nGood luck!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n