Public Health Intern

East Orange; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Orange is seeking an entry-level Public Health Internship to support public health programs and community outreach. You will assist in coordinating activities, collecting data, and helping with reporting under supervision.

The role targets current NJ undergraduates or recent graduates, with interest in Public Health or related fields, and requires basic MS Office skills and a willingness to learn. This on-site position offers exposure to health initiatives, data collection, and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a current permanent NJ undergraduate/ graduate student or graduated in less than a year.
• Must be in progress of receiving or have a degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Environmental Health, Health Administration, Urban Planning or related field.
• Entry level knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and implementation of public health programs and initiatives
• Supports community outreach activities, including health fairs and vaccination clinics.
• Collects, enters and maintains program data; assists with data analysis and reporting.
• Participates in Community Health Needs Assessments and related surveys.
• Provides support for grant-funded programs, including documentation and surveys.
• Assists in the development of health education materials and presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Collaborate with various divisions (Nursing, Environmental Health & Homeless Prevention)

Skills

Public health basics

Data entry

Education

Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Environmental Health, Health Administration, Urban Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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• Assists in the coordination and implementation of public health programs and initiatives
• Supports community outreach activities, including health fairs and vaccination clinics.
• Collects, enters and maintains program data; assists with data analysis and reporting.
• Participates in Community Health Needs Assessments and related surveys.
• Provides support for grant-funded programs, including documentation and surveys.
• Assists in the development of health education materials and presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Collaborate with various divisions (Nursing, Environmental Health & Homeless Prevention)

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Applicants must be a current permanent NJ undergraduate/ graduate student or graduated in less than a year. Must be in progress of receiving or have a degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, Environmental Health, Health Administration, Urban Planning or related field.

Preferred Skills

Entry level knowledge of public health principles and practices.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)