Description
The Utah County Health Department (UCHD) offers an unpaid internship opportunity for students interested in a career in public health. The Health Promotion and Prevention Division seeks to provide experience opportunities for students at a local level within Utah County.
Internship Description(s)
The internship provides hands-on experience in public health areas such as chronic disease prevention and management, injury prevention, and substance misuse prevention. The intern will support community health programs, promote evidence-based workshops, provide health education at community events, assist with data collection, and participate in outreach and environmental assessments.
Qualifications
- Education in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion and Education, or a related field (current student or recent graduate)
- Preferred: Candidates seeking an internship for school credit or to gain additional experience in the Public Health field
Required Attachments to Application
- Internet print out/pdf of college course work related to Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion and Education, or a related field
- Resume
Skill Areas
Qualified candidates will gain experience in one or more of the following skill areas:
- Conducting needs assessments
- Program planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
They will also learn how to advocate for health initiatives, communicate effectively, provide leadership and management, and maintain high ethical and professional standards in the field of health promotion and prevention.