Community Health Intern

11000 Central Office; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 9,600 - 1,376,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City is seeking a Community Health Intern to contribute to food pantry operations and community health initiatives. This on-site internship offers hands-on experience, project evaluation, and collaboration with healthcare leaders in a supportive environment.

The role requires 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, and emphasizes communication, literature reviews, and evidence-based practice in community health.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in business fields in the first two years. Education is verified.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and functions of food pantry.
• Co-design and implement an evaluation of the food pantry.
• Communicate clearly and consistently.
• Check-in regularly with your Community Health Internship/Rotation leader.
• Review the most current community health needs assessment and implementation strategy.
• Conduct literature reviews and identify evidence-based practices related to project.
• Learn how to evaluate project outcomes and understand community health outcome metrics.
• Write clearly and cite sources with integrity.
• Understand Children’s Health Community Health team assets and resources with regard to wellness and injury prevention, nutrition security, safety and emotional wellbeing.
• Meeting with additional subject matter experts at Intermountain Health.
• Participating in in-person community health outreach events.
• Greet & assist clients
• Stock shelves
• Pack food bags
• Maintain client database
• Clean/Upkeep of Pantry
• Share injury prevention and mental wellbeing resources with families as appropriate

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Undergraduate student in business fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry platforms

Job description

Job Description: Launch Your Career in Community Health!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families while gaining valuable hands-on experience? Join our team as a Community Health Intern and take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare and community engagement! As a Community Health Intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that support the health and well-being of our communities. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills, gain real-world experience, and learn directly from experienced healthcare leaders.

Location: This position is on-site at Primary Childrens Hospital SLC

Work Hours: 20-24 hours a week Monday - Friday with some Saturdays

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily operations and functions of food pantry
• Co-design and implement an evaluation of the food pantry
• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Check-in regularly with your Community Health Internship/Rotation leader
• Review the most current community health needs assessment and implementation strategy
• Conduct literature reviews and identify evidence-based practices related to project
• Learn how to evaluate project outcomes and understand community health outcome metrics
• Write clearly and cite sources with integrity
• Understand Children’s Health Community Health team assets and resources with regard to wellness and injury prevention, nutrition security, safety and emotional wellbeing

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Meeting with additional subject matter experts at Intermountain Health
• Participating in in-person community health outreach events

During a shift in the Food Pantry, interns are expected to:

• Greet & assist clients
• Stock shelves
• Pack food bags
• Maintain client database
• Clean/Upkeep of Pantry
• Share injury prevention and mental wellbeing resources with families as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• Student in business fields (Finance, Communications, Marketing, HR, legal, etc.), who is in the first two years of an undergraduate program at an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Concurrently enrolled in and progressing through their education program in a related field of study. Must provide documentation of enrollment in an accredited program, any earned degree or certification that may be required.
• Experience working in community health, public health, health education or similar background.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the knowledge and skills in the field directly related to the intern opportunity.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization skills, detail oriented and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently maintain a good rapport and a positive demeanor with employees and customers.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on additional assignments when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting with demonstrated customer service excellence.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data entry platforms.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

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Location

• Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital
• Work City: Salt Lake City
• Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Salary

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AI and Privacy

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Other Information

All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Job Description Intent

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Closing

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