OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION EVALUATION INTERN

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services invites an enthusiastic intern to join its Overdose Data to Action team. You are pursuing a degree and eager to apply coursework in program evaluation, epidemiology, data analysis, GIS/mapping, and public health.

You will support evaluation activities, analyze data, maintain a statewide naloxone map, and translate findings into reports and visuals for partners and leadership, under expert mentorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in public health or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in public health evaluation and overdose prevention.
• Experience with data analysis and Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support applied program evaluation and overdose prevention activities.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform programs.
• Develop and maintain a statewide naloxone distribution map.
• Translate findings into reports, presentations, and data visualizations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public health interest

Time management

Data analysis tools

Education

Working toward degree

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

GIS/mapping tools

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION EVALUATION INTERN

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $15.40 - $24.20 Per Hour (DOE)

Grade: 4

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who is working toward a degree and wants to develop beyond the classroom! At ADHS, we support a diverse, multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination. This includes accessibility and providing accommodations for employees. You would be a great fit if you have excelled in courses such as such as program evaluation, epidemiology, research methods, data analysis, GIS/mapping, or community health.

Job Duties

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting applied program evaluation and overdose prevention activities, including analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, developing and maintaining a statewide naloxone distribution map, and evaluating naloxone vending machine and peer navigation initiatives.

You will work with program partners, community members, and people with lived and living experience to better understand program reach, accessibility, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.

You will also help translate evaluation findings into meaningful reports, presentations, maps, and data visualizations for public health partners, leadership, and communities.

You will be coached and mentored by the Bureau Chief for Assessment and Evaluation, and/or others on the team by collaborating with them on group projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Interest in public health, program evaluation, and overdose prevention
• Time management, organization, planning and problem solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis, Excel, statistical software, or GIS/mapping tools is a plus.

Selective Preference(s)

• Working toward a degree with a strong desire to apply learning beyond the classroom
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools and systems
• Creative and curious with an interest in solving real-world public health challenges
• Self-motivated and persistent when working through complex problems
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Comfortable collaborating with community partners and diverse stakeholdersTech savvy, creative, curious, persistent!

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in applied public health evaluation
• Experience in overdose prevention and harm reduction
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Experience developing maps and data visualizations
• Skills in community and stakeholder engagement
• Experience translating findings into reports, presentations, and actionable recommendations

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/ Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.