Public Health Outreach & Research Assistant (Student)

Whitman College; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitman College's Public Health Program seeks a part-time Public Health Student Assistant to support the Public Health Steering Committee. You will gather and summarize information, design outreach materials, and assist with on-campus events, liaising with Whitman departments and community programs.

The role offers 10 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year, with fall and spring availability. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite, and Canva is helpful; interest in public health is

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Interest in Public Health.
• Available Fall and Spring semesters 2026.

Responsibilities

• Gather and summarize information for outreach materials.
• Design and disseminate outreach materials for public health and events.
• Build community among Whitman public health members and support events.
• Liaise with Whitman departments/programs and community programs.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Public Health interest

Education

Sophomore at Whitman College

Tools

Canva

Job description

Whitman College's Public Health Program seeks a part-time Public Health Student Assistant to support the Public Health Steering Committee. You will gather and summarize information, design outreach materials, and assist with on-campus events, liaising with Whitman departments and community programs.

The role offers 10 hours per week during the 2026-27 academic year, with fall and spring availability. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite, and Canva is helpful; interest in public health is