Intern - Public Health Preparedness and Response (Fall)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

State of South Dakota Department of Health is offering a Fall Session internship for a Public Health Preparedness and Response Intern in Sioux Falls. The role focuses on engaging with public health staff, assisting in emergency plan updates, meetings, training, and response activities.

The ideal candidate is a current part-time or full-time student with at least one year completed, capable of lifting 40 lbs and willing to travel across the state.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in upcoming semester.
• Have completed at least one year of study by internship start.
• Able to lift 40 lbs or more and willing to travel.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors and SD residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage with public health preparedness staff on emergency plan updates, meetings, training, and exercises.
• Assist with inventory/warehouse management and ongoing emergency responses.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-direction

Education

Currently enrolled as a student

Job description

Session: Fall (September - December)

Position Title: Intern - Public Health Preparedness and Response

Hiring Manager: Lesley-Ann Pont

Agency: Department of Health

Location: Sioux Falls

Minimum Salary: $20.53

• APPLICANT MUSTBE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description

The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Preparedness and Response Intern. This internship will involve engaging and communicating with public health preparedness staff in emergency plan updates, planning meetings, training, exercises, inventory and warehouse management, and ongoing public health emergency responses. The intern will gain valuable experience in public health emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and key information sources, strong self-direction, and the ability to take on and lead projects.

Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

Must be able to lift 40lbs or more. Must be willing to travel throughout South Dakota.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"