Title: Public Health Intern
Status: Temporary / Seasonal
Hourly Rate: $9.00; $15.00; $18.00

Description:

Fishers Health Department (FHD) actively seeks to support the next generation of public health professionals by hosting students for academic internship or practicum requirements. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Public Health Interns may support a variety of local public health activities in program areas including Community Health, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Education, Public Health Nursing, Public Health Social Work, or other areas.

Each opportunity will match interests and skills with prioritized projects to best address the departments’ needs and the student’s academic requirements. Interns will develop a better understanding of local public health and the role of FHD in the community. Interns may assist in most activities of the department except for services delivered by licensed staff or of highly confidential nature. Each opportunity will require interaction across department staff and the public. Traveling to other sites such as schools, homes, festivals, businesses, and housing communities is expected. Interns must be able to work under the direction of assigned program staff and work in-person.

Fishers Health Department will consider interns on a rolling basis. Applicants are highly encouraged to email healthdept@fishers.in.usto inquire about current internship or practicum opportunities.

• $ 9.00 Hourly (High School Interns)
• $ 15.00 Hourly (Undergraduate Interns)
• $ 18.00 Hourly (Graduate Interns)

Examples of Duties:

• Contribute to FHD initiatives in one or more program areas.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute health education courses under the direction of the FHD Health Educator.
• Work with the FHD Community Engagement Lead to develop and deliver partnership activities with external organizations to improve health and wellbeing of the community.
• Assist the department to identify, plan, and implement evidence-based and actionable preventative programs to address issues such as mental health, substance use, and social needs to enhance wellbeing.
• Work with Health Inspectors to conduct inspections, sample collection, and routine surveillance across food safety, open water sampling, public and semi-public pools, and vector control.
• Conduct research and analysis to develop public health policy, operational procedures, program materials or evaluation, and other educational resources.
• Coordinate and conduct outreach activities to support current FHD activities.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to assure an equity-focused approach to public health services.
• Maintains working knowledge of the Fishers community, neighborhoods, and organizations.
• Provide outreach to community members at local events such as farmer’s markets, festivals, school events and other locations.
• Perform additional projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school students in their junior or senior year;
• In second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate program, or enrolled in a graduate program, and pursuing a degree focusing on public health, epidemiology, community health, environmental health, social work, or related disciplines; or completion of degree within the past 12 months;
• Valid Indiana Driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive city vehicles except for high school student interns;
• Attention to detail is required;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Must exhibit flexibility working with a wide variety of populations and organizations;
• Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours based on business needs.

Supplemental Information:

• Attitude is extremely important in this role. Professional communication and behavior are expected as we strive to keep our community safe.
• Accountability to the highest professional and ethical standards are expected.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required in accordance with the agreed upon schedule.
• Work will include regular interaction with employees and the public. Periodic duties may require performance in non-office settings, outdoors, or at a variety of locations external to the FHD administrative offices.
• Information sharing and teamwork - interns are encouraged to collaborate and assist with streamlining processes and procedures as they relate to Public Health.