College Intern 1/2/3 (Adolescent Health Program College Intern-PCN 06IN20001)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Alaska's Department of Health offers an internship focused on adolescent health within the Division of Public Health. The role emphasizes working with diverse communities, data-driven assessment, and contributing to program development.

The position is open to Alaska residents and includes flexible hours with potential hybrid telework after training. Applicants will gain exposure to public health policy, evaluation, and cross-team collaboration while supporting youth health

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse teams and communities.
• Self-management and initiative to work with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication for broad audiences.
• Creative problem solving to develop innovative program ideas.
• Ability to mentor and teach others as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Understand how the public health system addresses adolescent health problems.
• Establish impactful professional relationships with diverse teams and communities.
• Assess public health needs through data review and strategic planning.
• Contribute to developing effective public health programs.
• Learn the importance of evaluating public health programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Communications and media

Creativity and innovation

Teaches others

Education

Undergraduate coursework in public health or related field

Enrollment in accredited college undergraduate program

Academic transcripts/proof of enrollment

Job description

Job Description

THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED

Welcome to the Department of Health!

We’d be delighted to have you join our team.

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.

This position will be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's qualifications and job experience.

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing

• Understand how the public health system addresses common adolescent health problems.
• Establish impactful professional relationships with diverse teams and communities, connecting effectively with individuals from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Assess public health needs through data review, community assessment, and strategic planning.
• Contribute to developing effective public health programs.
• Learn the importance of evaluating public health programs.

Our Organization, Mission, And Culture

Join our dynamic team, where you'll be a collaborator and catalyst for positive change! At the heart of the Division of Public Health are values that resonate with individuals eager to make a difference.

Our team is founded on a set of core values that shape our commitment to public health:

• Accountability - Prioritize the responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources.
• Respect - Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusivity, providing services free from discrimination or judgment.
• Health Equity - Work towards ensuring every Alaskan has equal access to opportunities for a healthy life, actively contributing to a more equitable future.
• Integrity - Embrace a culture of transparency and ethical behavior while maintaining elevated standards in all pursuits.
• Scientific Excellence - Actively contribute to scientific knowledge and leverage the best available information to shape public health policy.

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Are you passionate about promoting the strengths and well-being of young Alaskans? Join our dynamic, passionate team fostering creativity and collaboration across Alaska communities. We prioritize your well-being and offer flexibility, self-care opportunities, and a supportive work culture. As an intern, collaborate with our energetic team on adolescent health issues and gain skills applicable to future roles in public health and beyond.

This exempt, non-permanent position provides overtime opportunities, some travel, and flexibility for your academic schedule. A commitment of at least 20 hours per week, up to full-time (37.5 hours per week), with potential for a hybrid telework schedule after the initial training period. By taking part in this valuable internship, you can experience working with youth across Alaska. We tailor start and end dates to align with your academic calendar, with a possibility of working through summer and into the following school year.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

Join us at the Section of Women's, Children's, and Family Health, perfectly located on the third floor of the Frontier Building in midtown Anchorage at 3601 C Street. Enjoy stress-free commuting, ample parking, and vibrant surroundings near Natural Pantry and Cuddy Family Park trails.

Who We Are Looking For

• Interpersonal skills: shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Self-management: sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and a commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works well with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Communications and media: knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Creativity and innovation: develop new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.
• Teaches others: helps others learn; identifies training needs; provides constructive reinforcement; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.

Special Notice

• May attend conferences and meetings on weekends.
• May require travel in and out of state once annually, up to three days

Minimum Qualifications

College Intern 1:

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter).

College Intern 2

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);

AND In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;

AND Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 1 or 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program.

Special Note For College Intern 1/2

Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment.

Appointment and retention in this class series is restricted to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree program in an accredited college and maintaining an academic load of at least six semester (eight quarter) credit hours per semester (quarter).

Students who have completed spring semester courses and are enrolled in fall semester courses are considered to be attending college during the summer regardless of whether or not summer courses are taken.

College Intern 3

Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in a baccalaureate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);

AND In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;

AND Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 2 or 56 semester (84 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program.

AND Currently enrolled in and attending upper division classes in a declared major related to the body of work to be performed.

Special Note

Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment.

Appointment and retention in this class series is