001545 SUMMER INTERN

Jefferson County Board Of Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) seeks a bachelor’s or master’s level public health student to serve as an intern on the OD2A project, assisting with administrative management of the grant. This is not an academic internship and may involve weekend community events.

Requirements include enrollment in an accredited university, completion of freshman year, a minimum 2.5 GPA, valid driver’s license, background check, and eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college.
• Must have completed their freshman year.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide required documentation on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative management of the OD2A grant.
• Support weekend participation at community events.

Skills

Customer service

Weekend work

Instruction following

Analytical ability

Computer skills

Education

Enrollment in accredited university

Completed freshman year

GPA 2.5+

Job description

The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) is pleased to be a participant in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant. As described by the CDC, Overdose Data to Action is a cooperative agreement that began in September 2019 and focuses on the complex and changing nature of the drug overdose epidemic and highlights the need for an interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and cohesive public health approach. The goal of the project is to obtain comprehensive, timely data on overdose morbidity and mortality and to use that data to inform prevention and response efforts. JCDH seeks a bachelor’s or master’s level public health student to serve as intern on the OD2A project to assist with administrative management of the grant. This is not an academic internship.Knowledge-Skills:Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.Ability to occasionally work on weekends at community events.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to analyze facts, exercise sound judgement, and to arrive at sound conclusionsAbility to use modern office methods, techniques, equipment, and computer skills.Eligibility:Student must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college.Student must have completed their freshman year.Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.Student must have a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.Student must pass a pre-employment background check.Student must be eligible to work in the United States and provide required documentation upon hire.Pay Rate:$15.00/ hourApplication Process:Complete online internship application.Submit one (1) faculty advisor letter of recommendation.Submit current official college/university transcript.Submit resume.Where to apply:001545 SUMMER INTERNwww.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/0A11E78A59FB24B469082EEB46163F2C/jobs/430752