Public Health Communications Intern: Data Stories & Design

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Health Sciences Division seeks a graduate student intern (up to 19 hours/week) to assist the Lead Evaluator with communications for a CDC PHIG grant. The internship starts in October 2026 and runs for 12 months, with on-site collaboration required once per week in Seattle.

Responsibilities include designing communications plans, creating internal newsletters, and developing success stories while coordinating with program staff and community

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Graduate Program.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Evaluator to implement a communications plan for the PHIG final year.
• Communicate with diverse audiences in written, visual, and oral formats.
• Document and share PHIG project progress and successes with internal and external partners.
• Support design of internal newsletters, success stories, and SharePoint resources.
• Draft messaging about PHIG activities for various audiences.
• Create data visuals and presentations using Canva.
• Engage in professional development as guided by the Lead Evaluator.

Skills

Writing skills

Graphic design tools

Audience communication

Public health interest

Education

Graduate student enrollment

Tools

Canva

Job description

The Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) Health Sciences Division seeks a graduate student intern (up to 19 hours/week) to assist the Lead Evaluator with communications for a CDC PHIG grant. The internship starts in October 2026 and runs for 12 months, with on-site collaboration required once per week in Seattle.

Responsibilities include designing communications plans, creating internal newsletters, and developing success stories while coordinating with program staff and community