Intern (Unpaid)
Job Description
Job Description
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:
- 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:
- 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