Intern - Unpaid

Job Summary: Under direct supervision, uses basic knowledge and skills obtained through education to obtain on-the-job training experience in the areas of Health Promotion and Obesity Prevention, Substance Misuse Prevention, Education & Workforce Development, or Behavioral Health. Interns will have the opportunity to actively participate in program deliverables including direct education and/or community-based projects that address policy, system or environmental changes, and/or public health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with facilitation of program deliverables.
• Providing service to the following age populations: children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
• Maintaining professional relationships with community partners to ensure the successful delivery of programming.
• Conduct research and compile data for reports and presentations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives.
• Support outreach efforts to raise awareness about public health issues in the community.
• Participate in community events and health fairs to promote education and services.
• Collaborate with team members to develop educational materials and resources for various audiences.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, and managing databases.
• Assist with program evaluation and data analysis to assess the effectiveness of interventions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Cultural competency

Skill in:

• Public speaking
• Facilitation and/or classroom training experience (preferred)
• Data entry (preferred)
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Teams

Ability to:

• Travel to multiple sites to provide services

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required: None.
• Required Disciplines:
  1. Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Education, Community Health or a related field

~or~

• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  1. None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours. Ability to adjust hours of work based on the community needs, including some evening and weekends.

Travel Required: Local travel only

Working Environment: Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

Job Family: Intern

Physical Requirements:

Sitting

Up to 7 hour(s) per day

Lifting

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Walking

Up to 2 hour(s) per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Standing

Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Pushing

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Bending

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Squatting

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Pulling

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Stooping

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Up to 50 max. pounds**

Reaching

Up to 2 hour(s) per day

Climbing

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Balancing

Will not generally apply

Stairs

Up to .5 hour(s) per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Crawling

Will not generally apply

Step-stool

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Up to 1 hour(s) per day

Excessive heat

Will not generally apply

Typing

Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Excessive cold

Will not generally apply

Data Entry

Up to 4 hour(s) per day

Dust

Will not generally apply

Humidity

Will not generally apply

Loud Noise

Will not generally apply

Hands in Water

Will not generally apply

Unusual hearing or vision demands:

None specified

Other physical demands or notes:

** Employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position.

Last updated: April 10, 2024