Intern - Community Health and Outreach

RVNAhealth; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Job summary

RVNAhealth in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a Community Health and Outreach Intern for June through October 2026. This paid internship offers 20 hours per week with hands-on experience in public health operations, client engagement, and healthcare program coordination. Responsibilities include supporting the Nurse-Family Partnership program, managing client referrals, assisting in community outreach, and participating in marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates have an interest in public health and strong organizational skills. Spanish-speaking applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to commit to the internship from June through October.
• Comfortable engaging with the public and representing programs professionally.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Manage client referrals and records for the NFP program.
• Identify community resources for clients.
• Assist with outreach through social media messaging.
• Support events related to marketing and business development.

Skills

Public health interest

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Comfortable with databases

Spanish-speaking

Education

Interest in public health or related field

Job description

RVNAhealth is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Community Health and Outreach Intern to support our Community Health Department, Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) program, and Marketing & Business Development efforts. This internship offers hands‑on experience in public health operations, community engagement, and healthcare program coordination while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Duration: June - October 2026

Location: Ridgefield, CT office + field‑based community events in Fairfield County, Lower Litchfield County and Waterbury, CT.

Compensation: Paid Internship ($17.00/hr)

Training will be provided. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support community events.

Key Responsibilities

Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) Program Support

• Track and manage client referrals from various referral sources
• Enter referrals into required systems and databases
• Follow up with referral sources as needed
• Ensure nurses have all necessary information to enroll clients
• Manage client records, including:
• Sending consent forms and uploading completed forms into systems
• Updating contact information
• Adding children upon birth
• Discharging clients when appropriate
• Send and receive requests for medical records
• Generate reports to support program tracking and compliance
• Work with volunteers to create enrollment materials, outreach tools, and educational resources

Community Health & Client Engagement

• Identify and compile community resources for clients
• Assist with texting and messaging important updates and information to clients
• Support outreach and engagement through social media messaging

Clinic Programming Support

• Return phone calls to the public interested in the community health services offered at our clinic
• Ensure nurses have appropriate materials and files needed in order to perform duties
• Provide data entry support as needed

Marketing, Outreach & Business Development

• Attend and support community events, street fairs, presentations, and outreach activities on behalf of:
• Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP)
• Wellness Academy
• Business Development initiatives
• Assist with marketing and outreach initiatives
• Events can be located in a variety of places, including most of Fairfield County, Lower Litchfield County, and Waterbury

Qualifications

• Interest in public health, community health, social work, health sciences, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Ability to commit to the internship from June through October
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable engaging with the public and representing programs professionally
• Enjoys community‑based work and outreach
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, and basic office technology
• Reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Driver's License and reliable transportation required
• Spanish‑speaking preferred
• Must be 18 years or older

It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre‑employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.