About this role
<p><b>Division:</b>HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION </p> <p><b>Sub-Division:</b> MCPHD </p> <p><b>FLS Status: </b><span style="font-size:11.0px">[[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]]</span></p> <p><b>Req ID:</b> 26050 </p> <p>Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Competencies</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Analytical/Assessment Skills </li><li>Policy Development/Program Planning Skills </li><li>Communication Skills </li><li>Cultural Competency Skills </li><li>Community Dimensions of Practice Skills </li><li>Public Health Sciences Skills </li><li>Management </li><li>Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Role Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Healthy Homes Department is seeking a motivated and creative intern to support a variety of projects in the Healthy Homes Department that support and advance community health initiatives. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, able to work independently while following directions, and eager to contribute fresh ideas and perspectives. This internship offers hands-on experience in public health program development, service delivery, community engagement and more. The intern will assist with project coordination, communications, and data support while gaining valuable exposure to real-world public health practice.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Duties</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Intern Job Responsibilities</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Assist in planning, coordinating and executing project timelines and tasks within the program areas</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Work closely with community partners, facilitating meetings, identifying and planning deliverables for department projects</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Interpret results of data analysis for public health practice, research, and/or policy</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Ability to discuss factors that impact community health </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Identify and apply audience-specific communication strategies to share analysis results and other information</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Communicate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Associated Job Duties</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">In addition to job responsibilities, the intern will have the ability to shadow other areas within Environmental Health and the Marion County Public Health department.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Currently enrolled in a degree program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong communication and organizational skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency is Microsoft Office Suite</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Education/Experience</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current student with an MPH concentration (preferred) or similar</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient written and oral communication skills</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Licenses/Certifications Required</b></H2> </div><div><p>N/A</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><p>• <span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Strong verbal and written communication skills</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Report writing</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Effective coordinator with internal staff and key outside constituents</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Environment</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Candidate must be currently able to legally work in the United States</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Position requires steady use of hands or fingers: 50%</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• Location will be in person</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">• This is a driving position and may require a significant percentage of work time to be performed outside the base office.</span></p></div></div></div><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>