AZ Choose Safe Places Intern

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking an AZ Choose Safe Places Intern to join our team for 18-26 weeks, working 11-19 hours weekly. This hybrid role starts as soon as possible and supports diverse outreach to child care facilities while gaining hands-on experience in environmental health.

The intern will learn to communicate health information, develop results reports, and work with mentors on group projects. ADHS offers flexible schedules and a supportive environment for students.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree and eager to learn in a public health setting.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork skills are required.
• Experience with data entry and basic data management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to engage child care facilities in the AZ Choose Safe Places Program.
• Communicate with participating facilities and assist with developing results reports.
• Learn about environmental exposures and assist with soil screening using an XRF analyzer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Pursuing a degree in public health or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

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 $300.00 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

AZ Choose Safe Places Intern

Job Location:

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Hybrid)

Posting Details:

Salary: $15.40 - $24.20 Per Hour (DOE)

Grade: 4

Job Summary:

The CSP intern will join our team for 18-26 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. We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom! At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees.

Job Duties:

• In this role, you will be responsible for conducting outreach to engage child care facilities in the AZ Choose Safe Places Program. You will also communicate with the participating facilities throughout the process and assist with developing results reports.
• You will also have the opportunity to learn and communicate about environmental exposures, gaining hands-on experience with soil screening using a handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer!
• You will be coached and mentored by the AZ Choose Safe Places Health Assessor, Environmental Toxicology Program Manager, and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the design and accessibility of documents and the different types of products/materials used to communicate public health information.
• Understanding of the social determinants of health.
• Experience in entering and managing data.
• Strong skills in planning, researching, and analyzing.

Selective Preference(s):

• Working towards a degree and strong desire to develop beyond the classroom.
• Experience (including volunteer/internship), coursework, or interest in public health, epidemiology, occupational health, or environmental health.

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 R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Understanding of health risk communication.
• Experience using portable XRF technology to screen soil for heavy metals.
• Understanding of public health program organization, processes, and evaluation.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

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