Position Detail

HEALTH PROMOTION & CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION SUMMER PLANNING INTERN

DESCRIPTION: Seasonal Intern, Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Department

FUNCTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention, is responsible for fieldwork with a focus on health planning.

JOB DUTIES

1. Prepares statistics for Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Department.
2. Preparing graphics, reports, and other materials for public meetings, presentations, meeting packets, etc.
3. Ability to interact effectively with partnering individuals and agencies in the community-at-large.
4. Assisting with setting up and conducting public meetings
5. Data collection and field assessments
6. Assist with the evaluation of current programs and initiatives of the division.
7. Present to the health department staff, at the end of the internship, on work conducted, experiences, and other highlights.
8. Other duties as assigned.

MAJOR WORK CHARACTERISTICS

Planning Interns are required to be actively pursuing either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Regional and/or Urban Planning, Public Health, or a degree in a related field as a condition of employment. Prior planning, development, urban design, community development, or other related experience (professional, volunteer, student, etc.) is useful but is not required. Successful candidates also have prior experience in an office environment and/or prior experience with GIS, graphic/rendering software, report writing, customer service, and/or project management.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS   

Requires travel; some early morning, evening and weekend assignments may be required.

MINIMUM CLASS REQUIREMENT (including license, if any.)

Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; must possess a valid driver’s license; must possess current state minimum automobile liability coverage.

SALARY: $11.00/hour

Interested candidates may upload their resume and letter of interest at https://employment.loraincountyhealth.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F (Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled.)