environmental health intern - Phoenix, United States - Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona

Description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

COME JOIN US The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona's children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $ per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERN

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

JOB LOCATION:

Address: 150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007

** Both in-person and teleworking**

POSTING DETAILS: - The Environmental Health intern will join our team for 14-19 weeks, working 11-19 hours each week.- Start date - As soon as you're ready we can accommodate your class schedule so that you may work during business hours.-You will need to upload a copy of your resume, transcripts and cover letter explaining how your skills are a good fit for this position, and must have a current GPA standing of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.- Compensation based on education and experience. JOB SUMMARY: -We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom-You would be a great fit if you have excelled in and/or enjoy courses such as Environmental and Occupational Health, Health Education, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, or Health Promotion.-In this role, you will gain experience working in the Office of Environmental Epidemiology at ADHS. You will develop health education materials and conduct outreach via a variety of avenues to increase awareness of indoor radon and promote radon testing among Arizonans. You will also have the opportunity to work with other offices at ADHS to coordinate data collection, analysis, and visualization, and ultimately identify and implement new outreach and education strategies. -You will be coached and mentored by the Environmental Toxicology Program Manager along with others in the Office of Environmental Epidemiology and Bureau of Environmental Health Services by collaborating with them on projects. YOU WILL BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE INTERNSHIP: ● Effective communication verbally and in writing.● Knowledge of the design and accessibility of documents and the different types of products/materials used to communicate public health information.● Experience or interest in learning programs like Power BI, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator. ● Knowledge of Google Workspace, including Google Sites, Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive and/or the ability to quickly learn new technology platforms.● Time management, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.● Knowledge of health communication strategies, health behavior, and health education theories. ● Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of disease control, prevention, and intervention.● Understanding of the social determinants of health.● Dedication to advancing health equity.● Strong skills in planning, researching, and analyzing. YOU WILL GAIN THE FOLLOWING FROM THIS INTERNSHIP: ● Experience developing and publishing training and health education materials such as fact sheets and brochures.● Skills for effective communication with a diverse team of public health professionals and the general public.● Developing programming based on the request of the community and program data.● Improved understanding of performing outreach and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.● Skills to best communicate health information with various audiences. ● Knowledge of the design and accessibility of documents and different types of products/materials used to communicate public health information. ● Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals. SELECTIVE PREFERENCES:

Working towards a degree and a strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.

Health education knowledge and experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code ).