Emergency Preparedness and Safety Support Internship

Bear River Health Department; Logan (UT); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on public health experience

Professional development

Job summary

Bear River Health Department in Logan, Utah is seeking a motivated intern to support Emergency Preparedness and Safety programs. This internship offers hands-on experience in public health operations and workforce safety.

The intern will help rebuild the emergency notification database, contribute to preparedness initiatives, and assist with documentation, planning, and administrative tasks across the department.

Qualifications

• Current university student or recent graduate in public health, emergency management, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and basic data systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in emergency preparedness and public health systems.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, implementing and testing emergency notification systems (text, email, phone).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Collect and organize Safety Data Sheets across the department.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and exercises.
• Provide general administrative and project support.
• Collaborate with team on process improvements and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Public health / emergency management / healthcare administration student or recent graduate

Tools

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Basic data systems

Job description

General Purpose

The Bear River Health Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our Emergency Preparedness and Safety programs. This internship offers hands-on experience in public health emergency operations and workforce safety.

Position Overview

The intern will assist in rebuilding the department’s emergency notification database and contribute to preparedness and emergency response initiatives across the department. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in public health, emergency management, or healthcare administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, implementation and testing of emergency notification systems (text, email, and phone alerts)
• Help maintain accurate records and documentation
• Collection and organization of Safety Data Sheets throughout the department
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and exercises, including testing and evaluating segments of the department’s new All-Hazards Emergency Operations Plan.
• Provide general administrative and project support as needed
• Collaborate with team members on process improvements and special projects

Qualifications:

• Current university student or recent graduate in public health, emergency management, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and basic data systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in emergency preparedness and public health systems
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with healthcare facilities and first responder agencies
• Working knowledge of the national Incident Command System

Schedule & Duration:

• Flexible schedule based on availability
• Internship length to be negotiated with candidate (minimum 4 months or full semester)

Location: Logan, Utah (some in-person availability required, with potential for remote tasks)

Compensation:

$1,000 stipend with completion of internship

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in public health and emergency preparedness
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community work
• Professional development and networking opportunities