Paid Public Health Internship — Onsite Lincoln, Spring 2027

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers a Public Health Internship for spring 2027, onsite in Lincoln, NE. Interns gain hands-on public health experience across multiple program areas and collaborate with a professional team.

Open to currently enrolled students or recent graduates; strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills are desired to succeed in a dynamic government environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergrad/graduate degree, or within one year of graduation.
• Preference for public health related studies such as epidemiology or health promotion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, analysis and reporting in public health projects.
• Support epidemiology activities including disease surveillance and outbreak follow-up.
• Contribute to health promotion campaigns and community outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with staff across programs to learn about department initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Public Health related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services offers a Public Health Internship for spring 2027, onsite in Lincoln, NE. Interns gain hands-on public health experience across multiple program areas and collaborate with a professional team.

Open to currently enrolled students or recent graduates; strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills are desired to succeed in a dynamic government environment.