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Umcp

Program Facilitator

College Park, MD · On-site

$29/hr

This MPH in Community Health was the model for the public health degrees that would follow with the ... An intensive 3-week summer training (40 hrs/week) is required and included in this estimate of ...

Umcp

Program Facilitator

College Park, MD

$29/hr

This MPH in Community Health was the model for the public health degrees that would follow with the ... An intensive 3-week summer training (40 hrs/week) is required and included in this estimate of ...

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Summer public health jobs are temporary positions or internships available during the summer months that allow students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in the public health field. These roles might involve research, community outreach, health education, policy analysis, or supporting public health campaigns. Such jobs provide valuable exposure to real-world health issues and help build professional skills for future careers in public health.

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As a Summer Public Health intern, you may assist with community outreach initiatives, help collect and analyze health data, contribute to educational campaigns, and support ongoing research projects. Many internships also involve collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including public health professionals, healthcare providers, and local government agencies. This variety of tasks provides a hands-on introduction to public health challenges and allows interns to develop skills in communication, data management, and community engagement.

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To thrive as a Summer Public Health professional, you typically need a background in health sciences or public health, strong analytical skills, and relevant coursework or internships. Familiarity with data collection tools, health survey software, and epidemiological databases is often required. Outstanding communication, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for engaging with communities and collaborating on public health initiatives. These competencies ensure effective program implementation, accurate data collection, and impactful health outcomes during short-term public health projects.

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Public Health Policy Internship: 2026 fall term

American Public Health Association

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Internship

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Public health policy interns work primarily with staff in the Center for Public Health Policy (Center) and receive hands-on experience and insight into the integration of science, policy and practice in public health. The Center aims to influence public policy at all levels of government and within the private sector, and to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Center creates innovative, analytical and informative resources that cover a wide range of public health disciplines and topics, such as climate change, health reform, chemical exposures, food safety, health equity, built environment, obesity prevention, public health infrastructure, and more.

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.

The public health policy internship offers students the opportunity to build and strengthen professional skills particularly in research, analysis, writing, organization, and interpersonal communications. Interns conduct research and analysis to develop factsheets, issue briefs and other educational resources on a variety of issue areas including public health infrastructure, health reform, obesity prevention, health equity, and workforce. Other responsibilities may include attending relevant briefing and seminars, providing support for webinars, and assisting with committee and partner meetings.

All APHA interns also work on the Association's Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships. The internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work experience in the above-mentioned areas. Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome. Candidates should also have:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Research and analysis experience;
  • Strong interest in public health policy issues.

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information:

  • Cover letter;
  • Resume;
  • A writing sample;
  • Unofficial transcript; and
  • List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.

Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

Deadline date:  August 15, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)

EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY.  APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.

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